Facilities Attendant - 1St Shift

Job summary:

Perform a variety of custodial and general housekeeping dutiesinvolving the care, cleaning and stocking of supplies in College buildings, offices and residential areas. Provide customer serviceto assist in promoting a hospitable environment and positive perceptions of College facilities. This position is considered tobe essential during emergency situations and the incumbent issubject to being requested to report to work.

• Maintain the safety, cleanliness and order of indoor campus facilities to include cleaning floors, walls, furniture and windowsin all campus buildings, student dorms and apartments.
• Conduct routine maintenance and upkeep to include changing light bulbs and clock batteries, resetting clocks,filling/refilling toilet paper/paper towels, and other related activities.
• Maintain the cleanliness of flooring and furniture in campus facilities to include stripping and refinishing of hard floor surfaces, buffing and burnishing of hard floors, operating shampoo and extraction equipment for furniture and carpeting, and identifying and removing all spots and stains in carpets.
• Clean campus facilities after bio-hazards and/or traumatic events; properly dispose of all trash and bio-hazardous materials.
• Clean custodial tools and equipment; inform supervisors ofdamage or replacement needs; complete and submit all necessary paperwork, records and logs, as necessary.
• Maintain the safety, cleanliness and order of outdoor campus facilities to include cleaning building entrance ways, balconies,trash receptacles, and College-owned properties off-campus; remove snow and ice from building entrances, steps and walkways.
• Unlock entrances to buildings and classrooms.
• Prepare for College events and activities to include lining and setting-up event areas and securing appropriate seating arrangements for events; pull out bleachers for sporting events andassist with lighting; operate elevators, as needed and monitor events to ensure safety and cleanliness.
• Provide hospitality services and perform housekeeping duties during the summer period to include cleaning rooms; changing linens; making beds; and stocking towels, soap and cups. Facilitate linen exchange. Ensure timely and efficient turnover of facilities to accommodate incoming guests.
• Develop and demonstrate multicultural awareness and contribute to cultivating an inclusive, diverse and respectful College community. Demonstrate civil and inclusive behavior when interacting with staff, faculty, students and visitors to the College. Promote a flexible, collaborative and inclusive work andliving environment and engage in educational opportunities to increase awareness and understanding of diversity and inclusion.
• Provide customer service to assist with special needs of College visitors and promote a hospitable environment.

Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and work with minimal supervision; good interpersonal and communication skillsand the ability to effectively work and interact respectfully within a diverse and inclusive environment; familiarity with various cleaning agents and related equipment; the ability to liftand carry 40 lbs. and climb a 6-ft. ladder are required. A validNYS Driver's License or the ability to obtain one is preferred, butnot required.

This position is 40 hours per week, 52 weeks per year.

Ithaca College is committed to building a diverse academic community and encourages members of underrepresented groups toapply. Experience that contributes to the diversity of the collegeis appreciated.

Visa sponsorship is not provided for this position.

$16.50

• Healthcare including vision and dental
• Generous Paid Time Off Policies
• 403B Retirement Savings Plan with Matching Employer Contribution
• EAP
• Flexible Work Plans
• Educational Benefits
• Career-Enhancing Trainings
• For an overview of our benefit offerings, please visit https://www.ithaca.edu/human-resources/employee-benefits-wellness

In an effort to promote campus safety and the security of College resources, Ithaca College will, consistent with the requirements ofthe law and prudent practices, conduct criminal background investigations per College policy. This position is subject to acriminal background check. All offers of employment are contingent upon review of the criminal background check.

The position is considered to be essential during emergency situations and the incumbent is subject to being…