Custodian

Position Summary

We are seeking a dedicated custodian at Hope International University. This role is essential in maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for our students, faculty, and staff. The custodian will play a vital part in supporting our mission by ensuring that our facilities are well-kept and conducive to learning.

• Perform general cleaning and related housekeeping service functions
• Maintain custodial supply areas and equipment
• Clean and service restrooms
• Ensure custodial standards are met and maintained
• Maintain safe and secure areas
• Report maintenance problems and malfunctioning equipment to the manager
• Dust furniture and maintain the cleanliness of university offices
• Sweep, scrub, vacuum, and mop floors
• Clean windows, window blinds, and walls
• Empty and clean waste receptacles
• Clean white and black classroom boards
• Clean restrooms, elevators, stairwells, and other facilities assigned
• Clean and disinfect student dormitories
• Clean and sanitize high-touch areas
• Observe safety hazards and equipment defects
• Assist with setup and breakdown for events and meetings as required
• Train other custodians or other employees on specific skills and tasks required
• Perform other duties as assigned by the manager

Qualifications: To fulfill this role successfully, an individual must perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below represent knowledge, skill, and/or ability. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Six months of custodial experience is required.

Knowledge of cleaning methods, materials, and equipment such as vacuum, wet/dry vacuum, and carpet extractor; hi-speed floor machine 1500 rpm; side-by-side floor machine 700 rpm; ability to conduct job training with student workers.

Self-directed, proactive, and able to take the initiative; highly organized, detail- and multi-task oriented; able to set priorities and responsibilities; competent in problem-solving; able to deal effectively with a variety of personalities and various cultural backgrounds; able to follow oral/written instructions and complete tasks effectively within a designated time frame.

Extended computer monitor viewing and reading.

Able to perform manual tasks requiring moderate strength using equipment/machinery as listed above and to stoop, kneel, reach, pull, grasp, and climb.

Varying pace from moderate to very busy; service-oriented; multi-cultural; extensive contact with students, prospective students, staff, faculty, and the general public; subject to hazards of machinery, equipment, and exposure to cleaning chemicals; conditions could affect skin or respirator systems (fumes, odors, dust, or poor ventilation); may occasionally perform tasks in high heat or cold conditions.

Must embody Christian character and be actively involved in a local church.

Do you need accommodation to perform the essential functions of this job? If yes, please describe below which tasks, if any, you will need accommodation to perform and explain what type of accommodation you will need. The University will review your request and determine whether a reasonable accommodation exists which would allow you to perform the essential functions of the job without imposing hardship on the University or other employees or posing a direct threat to the health and safety of staff and faculty.

Frequent pushing, carrying, lifting; standing 45%; walking 45%; sitting 10%; lifting 25+ lbs.; carrying 25+ lbs.; pushing 25+ lbs.

Internal:
Director of Facilities, custodial manager, staff, faculty, and students. External:
Staff, faculty, students, prospective students and families, vendors, and community partnerships.

The above position description is intended to outline the general nature and level of work performed by people in this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned.

Hope International University admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.

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E. Nutwood Ave, Fullerton, CA 92831
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