Custodian

Description of Work

Ranked as one of the Best Employers in Nebraska and certified as a Lincoln Family-Friendly workplace, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln is committed to providing a work environment and culture that fosters personal and professional success and satisfaction. By joining our team, you will be given opportunities to grow as an individual and contribute to the significant impact that we make within the University of Nebraska community and Nebraska’s economy each year.

• Vacation, sick, and holiday pay.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• No-cost life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Parental leave.
• Tuition assistance for employees and dependents.
• Exclusive employee discounts.
• Professional development through training and education.
• And many more!!

• Perform routine work in cleaning and general upkeep of academic buildings such as offices, halls, conference rooms, classrooms, restrooms, and locker and shower rooms.
• Scrub, strip, refinish, and polish floors using heavy industrial-type powered scrubbing and buffing machines.
• Vacuum and clean carpets using industrial-type vacuum cleaners and carpet extractors.
• Collect and dispose of refuse.
• Remove snow and ice from the steps of the building area(s).
• Move objects weighing 50 pounds or more, such as furniture, tables, and chairs, for special events.
• Must be able to work at either City or East Campus.

• Train and oversee the work of others.
• Work on-call hours.
• Use non-riding and non-autonomous equipment.
• Operate and program riding equipment.
• Order supplies.

Minimum Required Qualifications for Custodian I, II, III , IV:

• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to understand cleaning chemicals and their application and dilution ratios.
  
  Ability to gain knowledge and skills to operate large cleaning equipment.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

Custodian II, III , IV additional:

• 6+ months experience in a custodial position.
• Ability to effectively read and interpret the custodial map.
• Assessed in deemed proficient in the minimum number of skills from the custodial ladder program.

Preferred Qualifications for Custodian I:

• Prior custodial experience preferred.

• Physical
  
  Required:
  
  Yes
• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances.
• Criminal History Background Check
  
  Required:
  
  Yes

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