Custodian & Building Maintenance Worker

Custodial & Building Maintenance Worker

Under supervision of the Facilities Manager, performs a variety of custodial and maintenance duties to maintain the condition and appearance of university buildings and facilities in accordance with established standards. Must be able to work any shift.

· Sweeps, mops, polishes, and buffs floors using power cleaning equipment. Vacuums and spot clean carpets.

· Performs general custodial duties in an office, such as cleaning, dusting, washing windows, and moving and polishing furniture and equipment.

· Cleans fixtures, equipment, windows, walls restrooms, etc. Stock supplies in restrooms as scheduled and as needed.

· Picks up trash and litter; removes and replace trash bags from containers.

· Cleans elevators and stairwell areas.

· Mixes chemicals for performing custodial tasks using appropriate procedures.

· Sweeps walkways and staircases.

· Assists in assuring that service requests are completed accurately and in a timely manner.

· Maintains all the University's indoor plants in an attractive and healthy condition.

· Performs specialty tasks, as assigned by the Supervisor, for building maintenance and custodial services.

· Oversee or perform complex or difficult maintenance repairs or installations.

· Work from blueprints and drawings in constructing and repairing woodwork such as counters, benches, stairs, doors, floors and windows.

· Read blueprints, work from sketches or verbal instructions to locate rooms, vents, pipes, etc.

· Replace faulty switches, sockets, outlets, bulbs, fixtures, fluorescent lights, starters, etc. and other simple elements of electrical systems.

· Install, maintain and repair sinks, showers, toilets, water heaters and plumbing fixtures such as washers, faucets, broken pipes and snakes drains.

· Dismantle electrical machinery and replace defective electrical or mechanical parts such as gears, brushes and armatures.

· Repair or replace windows, doors, ceiling and floor tile plus various wooden wall coverings. Repair furniture such as cabinets, chairs, stores fixtures and office equipment. Repair loose or broken joints.

· Paint, varnish, stain, enamel, lacquer, and redecorate walls, woodwork and fixtures of buildings and facilities using appropriate tools and techniques.

· Mixes and applies paints and other finishing coats to interior and exterior surfaces by means of brush, spray gun or roller.

· Drive university trucks, operates forklift, cherry picker, outdoor steam machine, various compressors, and jackhammer.

· Work with plaster and brick to repair and maintain buildings and facilities.

· Maintain and repair custodial and building maintenance electrical equipment.

· Uses hand tools, power tools and testing instruments for repairs and maintenance of machinery and equipment.

· Assist with campus moves and special events including setting-up stages, canopies, public address systems, etc.

· Assist with moving furniture and equipment.

· Other duties as requested.

· High School Diploma or Equivalency.

· Valid California Driver's license.

· 2-3 years' experience in custodial, general maintenance and repairs.

· Knowledge of all the basics of cleaning and general maintenance practices.

· Journeyman level knowledge in general maintenance.

· Ability to operate power cleaning equipment.

· Good written, oral, and interpersonal skills.

· Ability to read label instructions to mix chemicals.

· Ability to read blueprints and sketches

· Ability to lift up to 50lbs.

· Ability to bend, stoop, climb, push, etc.

· Must maintain a good driving record and meet the university's requirements for insurability.

· Must pass annual physical, including DOT.

· The ability to perform highly detailed work with sustained attention and care while providing/obtaining information on…