Building Custodian

Apply Description Job Responsibilities

• Practice and know safe chemical use and handling procedures as they relate to cleaning supplies and floor finishes.
• Clean and sanitize all assigned areas per Roberts Wesleyan University cleaning program.
• See that there is adequate inventory of cleaning and restroom supplies in place at all times.
• Clean completely and organize all assigned cleaning closets.
• Train student employees in proper cleaning techniques.
• Inspect student employee’s work and follow up on any deficiencies.
• Remove all collected trash and recycling from the building before leaving for the day.
• Clean dumpster enclosures of debris as needed (leaves, snow, etc.).
• Maintain building entrances during inclement weather (shovel snow and scatter ice melter).
• Sweep, mop and scrub floors, stairs (inside and outside buildings) and other surfaces.
• Use light and heavy (industrial type) floor machines and attachments.
• Vacuum rugs in offices and public areas. Shampoo rugs periodically using heavy vacuum cleaners and rug shampooing machines.
• Clean and dust furniture, exhibit cases, pictures, door trim and chalkboards.
• Adjust and clean cleaners and scrubbers and change brushes, pads, rollers, buffers and other attachments. Remove, wash and replace blinds, and wash ceiling fixtures, using ladders and scaffolds.
• Wash window sills, glass in corridor doors.
• Wash glass and trim in entrance doors.
• Wash and/or clean interior wall spaces by hand or with a powered wall washing machine, working on ladders and scaffolding, as required.
• Clean and service lavatories, toilet rooms and rest rooms.
• Clean and service cigarette urns and ashtrays.
• Collect and place in containers or plastic bags trash and debris, place trash in the collection area for removal by sanitation trucks.
• Replace liners in wastebaskets and trash containers.
• Move heavy furniture, supplies and miscellaneous equipment, as directed.
• Report items that need repair (doors, door checks, furniture lights, faucets, etc.).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Rate of Pay: $17.00/hr

High School Diploma or GED. Good communication and customer service skills. Ability to read and abide by work rules and safety guidelines. Experience in institutional housekeeping is preferred but not necessary.