Senior Custodian, Leave Replacement Pool

Position Summary

The Senior Custodian reports directly to the Custodial Supervisor or Lead Custodian and performs all duties assigned. The position is responsible for maintaining the appearance and cleanliness of specific areas using approved products, methods, and frequencies approved by the Custodial Supervisor.

• Provide quality customer service during each interaction with internal and external customers.
• Operate, maintain, set up, and dismantle a full range of cleaning equipment, including vacuum cleaners, buffers, pressure washing equipment, wet/dry vacuums, floor scrubbing and/or polishing machines.
• In offices, lounges, student common areas, lobbies, hallways, stairwells, walkways, outside steps, terraces, balconies, trash and laundry rooms, kitchenettes, and other designated areas: dust, wipe, and clean moldings, windowsills, handrails, door tracks, radiators, furniture, inside windows on all floors and outside windows on ground floor levels, and other designated areas.
• Sweep, mop, and clean floors and stairwells.
• Strip or scrub floors using buffers, auto scrubbers, and other designated equipment.
• Vacuum, sweep, shampoo, and spot‑clean rugs, carpets, and other materials.
• Clean, polish, and wax floors and some furniture.
• Clean fireplaces, mantels, screens; laundry machines; kitchen appliances.
• Clean and disinfect shower stalls; urinals and toilets; wash basins/sinks; mirrors, frames, and shelves; painted and/or glass walls, partitions and doors; windows; locker fronts; ceiling light covers and vents.
• Replace paper products as needed.
• Pick up trash and debris.
• Clean and empty wastebaskets and other receptacles.
• Pull trash chutes.
• Remove and transfer compost and recycling items to central location.
• Clear minor drain stoppages.
• Report damage and maintenance repair needs.

• Move and set up folding/stationary tables weighing up to 40 lb.; arrange chairs and other furniture; clean rooms; follow checklist for set‑up arrangements and amenities to be provided on the tables.
• Clean chalk/white boards and rails.
• Perform occasional overtime and other custodial duties as requested by supervisor.

• Under the direction of either the Custodial Supervisor or Lead Custodian, the position performs some or all of the following tasks when cleaning student rooms at move‑out:
• Remove all trash, tack, tape, posters, papers and any other items adhered to any surface.
• Sweep and vacuum carpeted floors.
• As a team, move furniture weighing up to 240 lb.; move furniture by rotation and ensure all areas of the floor are cleaned.
• Vacuum corners, under radiator, top of drapes, desk, drawers, back of drawers, foot lockers/drawer units; closets/wardrobes.
• Clean windows, sills, mirrors and light fixtures.
• Wash and damp‑wipe all areas and surfaces of all furniture including closets/wardrobes; footlockers/chests of drawers; bookcases; desks and desk chairs; chests of drawers; and under‑bed storage units.
• Wash and clean trash‑can walls, windows and tracks; and doors inside out.
• Turn mattresses and replace mattress pads.
• Report any damages.
• Collect, document location of item, and turn any items forgotten by residents to the supervisor.

• Make beds, both independently and as a team with another Sr. Custodian.
• As a team, move furniture weighing up to 240 lb.
• Empty trash, clean all surfaces, vacuum/sweep, put out amenities, change towels and linen, and report any damages.
• Bag and accurately count all linen.
• Deliver linen to buildings and ensure that all linen procedures are followed.

• Dust and clean light fixtures, Venetian blinds, vent covers, upholstered furniture.

• Custodial cleaning operation experience, including experience in use of custodial equipment such as buffers and floor machines, power washers, blowers, and vacuum cleaners.
• Knowledge of cleaning products and methods used to maintain different types of floor surfaces (tile, wood, cement, carpet).
• Knowledge of healthy and safe work practices, personal protective equipment (PEPs), and MSDS sheets.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lb. and move up to 100 lb.
• Ability to learn and practice security…