Custodian ; 2nd shift

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The standard custodial work shift hours are as follows:

• 1st shift: 6:30 a.m.–3 p.m.
• 2nd shift: 3 p.m.–1:30 a.m. (10‑hour shift, 4 days a week, includes additional pay differential)
• 3rd shift: 10:30 p.m.–7 a.m. (includes additional pay differential)

Reports to work at required times and performs duties assigned by Custodial Supervisor including:

• Daily cleaning and sanitizing of bathroom facilities: floors, toilets, walls, partitions, sinks, mirrors, showers, windows, glass doors
• Daily cleaning of interior facility spaces: offices, halls, classrooms, labs, food service areas, common areas
• General outdoor services and maintenance: sweeping entry areas, cleaning mirrors, windows, and glass doors as needed
• Collects and disposes of trash and recyclable materials from all facilities
• Provides custodial services for scheduled and unscheduled events (may include irregular shifts such as nights, days, weekdays, weekend, holidays)
• Attends to emergency needs as required
• Safety and compliance: wears, uses, and maintains proper personal protective equipment; tracks safety data sheets, work orders, and facility forms; observes safety rules and regulations; identifies and reports safety issues, posting warning signs as needed
• Inventory management: stocks supplies in custodial closet for assigned building; identifies and reports equipment, supplies, and repairs needed
• Security: locks/unlocks classrooms as assigned; secures campus buildings daily (doors and windows)
• Floor care: completes assigned work orders (stripping, waxing, carpet cleaning)
• Special events: assists with campus graduations and other functions; monitors lobbies and restrooms during events

Education:

High school diploma or GED.

Experience:

1–3 years of related experience preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Must be able to work well with the public and co‑workers and present a positive attitude
• Clean and professional appearance
• Cordial, detailed‑oriented, self‑motivated, diligent, trustworthy, possess strong organizational skills and well‑developed communication skills
• Must be able to lift more than 50 pounds and perform duties of the custodial trade in typical Virginia climate and indoor/outdoor settings
• Experience with residential and/or commercial/industrial cleaning (methods and safety) preferred
• Working knowledge of safe and efficient operation of electrically and propane‑powered and manual cleaning equipment
• Willingness to be trained and follow directions
• Ability to carry out written instructions and implement tasks; ability to bend, crouch, kneel, stand, and walk for long periods of time

• Effective communication in verbal and written English
• Ability to understand and follow instructions, and work under limited supervision
• Maintain clean and organized work areas
• Flexibility regarding work assignments, routinely changing
• Logical thinking and problem‑solving with minimal guidance
• Basic knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions
• Professional representation of the university in public and community settings
• Strong organizational skills
• Intuitive reasoning and analysis of information and events; apply judgment to solve problems of both routine and complex nature

• Occasional travel to local and off‑campus locations
• Walk, stand on feet for 8‑hour periods; perform all essential custodial functions for an entire workday
• Bend, crouch, kneel, work on hands and knees as necessary; walk up and down stairs
• Lifting up to 50+ pounds; perform repetitive motions such as sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, wiping, scrubbing
• Operate cleaning and floor machines safely and properly
• Work with arms lifted overhead; work in dusty conditions
• Vision adequate to see dust, debris, moisture on floors and other surfaces
• Work without allergies or sensitivities to cleaning agents, odors, and products used by the facility department
• Clean, sanitize areas when sewage backs up or bodily fluid present
• Work efficiently and competently individually or as part of a team
• Work weekends, holidays, flexible daily hours, and various evening hours
• Use radio and…