Senior Custodian

Emory University Senior Custodian Position

Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our academic community.

The Division of Animal Resources within the Emory National Biomedical Research Center at Emory University is currently seeking a full-time Senior Custodian to join our team. This position is responsible for performing custodial duties in the animal housing buildings and support areas, including general building cleaning and maintenance such as floor cleaning and maintenance, restocking supplies, trash removal, and transporting supplies and equipment.

The Senior Custodian uses cleaning materials and equipment as instructed, maintains an adequate inventory of supplies, and performs preventive maintenance on cleaning equipment. This position requires knowledge of and adherence to federal and state safety regulations. The Senior Custodian may drive on-site utility vehicles and is responsible for their daily inspection, maintenance, safe operation, and protection against vandalism or theft.

Additional related duties may be assigned as needed.

The ideal candidate should be motivated, dependable, detail-oriented, and have a positive attitude with an appreciation for animals and biomedical research. The successful candidate will be a team player who is willing to learn on the job and work collaboratively with supervisors, managers, and coworkers. Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with the leadership and management team and other service groups are essential for success in this role.

Collaborate. Innovate. Serve. These three simple words capture what we do at ENBRC to help advance science and improve the health and well-being of humans and non-human primates. If you are someone with custodial experience ad/or have worked in a laboratory animal environment who is familiar with custodial responsibilities, this is an amazing opportunity to indirectly save and change lives and make a positive impact in the science and research community.

Dedicated to discovering causes, prevention, treatments, and cures of disease, Emory National Biomedical Research Center (ENBRC) is improving human and animal health and lives worldwide. One of seven NPRCs funded by the NIH, ENBRC conducts studies that make breakthrough discoveries possible.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs custodial responsibilities such as cleaning, trash removal, special events/room set-ups, door locking/unlocking, and supply and equipment transportation.
• Uses cleaning materials and equipment as instructed, maintains an adequate stock of supplies, and performs preventive maintenance on cleaning equipment.
• Knows and adheres to federal and state safety regulations.
• Drives utility vehicles and is responsible for their daily inspection, maintenance, safe operation, and safeguarding against vandalism or theft.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• The ability to read, write, and follow instructions.
• One year of custodial work experience.
• May require a valid Georgia driver's license and insurable driving record.
• Some positions in this classification may require the ability to lift 50 pounds and to bend, stoop, and twist.

PREFERRED/DESIRED

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrated outstanding work habits, including the ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work in an animal research environment requiring contact work near animals.
• Demonstrated ability to understand established guidelines for humane care and welfare of laboratory animals as described by AAALAC.
• Working knowledge of hygiene principles, safety protocols, and basic animal husbandry.
• Communication skills, including the ability to write and understand English and to follow written and oral instructions.
• Certifications issued by the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS).
• Experience working in a biosafety environment.
• Demonstrated computer skills proficiency.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

• Schedule:
  
  2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Monday through Friday with the possibility of weekends and holidays as necessary.
• This position has an indoor/outdoor work environment that may require working in inclement weather conditions.
• This position requires exposure to biohazards and potentially dangerous animals.
• Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which…