Maintenance Worker - Custodian

Maintenance Worker - Custodian at Southern Careers Institute

Summary

Maintenance workers are responsible for all regular cleaning duties plus general maintenance items as they arise on campus.

Essential Duties, Responsibilities, And Expectations

• Monitor nightly building security by performing such tasks as locking doors after operating hours and checking to make sure all staff, faculty, and students have safely left the building before final closure of campus;
• Maintain electrical appliances to ensure hazards are not created and a safe environment is provided for all personnel and students;
• Check all lights and computers are turned off every evening before campus closes;
• Replace and/or repair light bulbs, a/c filters, door hinges, minor plumbing issues, etc.;
• Service, clean, or supply restrooms including toilet paper, paper towels, and soap;
• Dust offices/cubicles, clean windows, maintain staff and student break rooms including microwaves, tables, and chairs. Pick up trash in parking lot, order cleaning supplies, maintain outside smoking area;
• Gather and empty trash inside and outside of building;
• Clean building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, or vacuuming;
• Strip, seal, finish, and polish floors as needed;
• Follow procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power equipment to prevent damage to floors and fixtures;
• Mix water and detergents or acids in containers to prepare cleaning solutions, according to specifications;
• Notify managers concerning the need for major repairs or additions to building operating systems.
• Requisition supplies or equipment needed for cleaning and maintenance duties;
• Clean windows, glass partitions, or mirrors, using soapy water or other cleaners, sponges, or squeegees;
• Represent the Institute and all affiliated brands in the most professional and positive light at all times;
• Regular, consistent, on-time attendance is an essential function of the job;
• Perform other duties as required or assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None.

Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required to successfully perform the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education And/or Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent;
• Up to one month of related experience or training;
• Proven initiative to work without supervision.

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations

• None.

Computer Skills

• None.

Writing And Communication Skills

• Clear and succinct communication with a diverse community;
• Listen to and understand a wide-range of issues;
• Maintain a calm and friendly demeanor when maintaining facilities and assisting students.

Skills, Abilities, Or Other Qualifications

• Prioritize, multi-task, perform well under pressure, and work a flexible schedule;
• Work under minimal supervision and exhibit self-starter traits;
• Take initiative and use independent judgment within established guidelines;
• Successfully interface with office staff and instructors, students and manager;
• Maintain confidential information and abide by all Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) rules and regulations;
• Highly organized and detail oriented.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Occasionally required to talk and hear in person and over the phone;
• Frequently stand and walk to performing cleaning and maintenance duties;
• Occasionally sit at a desk and use/perform maintenance on computers or telephones;
• Frequently use hands and fingers to handle or feel for reaching or lifting with hands and arms;
• Frequently use arms and legs to handle, lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 lbs.;
• Frequently use power and/or manual tools and heavy machinery to perform maintenance and cleaning duties;
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and the ability to focus.

Mental Demands

• Frequent manual labor performed alone;
• Ability to learn and comprehend instructions and orientation;
• Understand the meaning of words and body language and respond effectively to achieve Institute goals.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Education Administration Programs

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