Facility Custodial Maintenance Worker

Maintenance workers are responsible for all regular cleaning duties plus general maintenance items as they arise on campus.

• Monitor nightly building security by performing such tasks as locking doors after operating hours and checking to make sure all staff, faculty, and students have safely left the building before final closure of campus;
• Maintain electrical appliances to ensure hazards are not created and a safe environment is provided for all personnel and students;
• Check all lights and computers are turned off every evening before campus closes;
• Replace and/or repair light bulbs, a/c filters, door hinges, minor plumbing issues, etc.;
• Service, clean, or supply restrooms including toilet paper, paper towels, and soap;
• Dust offices/cubicles, clean windows, maintain staff and student break rooms including microwaves, tables, and chairs. Pick up trash in parking lot, order cleaning supplies, maintain outside smoking area;
• Gather and empty trash inside and outside of building;
• Clean building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, or vacuuming;
• Strip, seal, finish, and polish floors as needed;
• Follow procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power equipment to prevent damage to floors and fixtures;
• Mix water and detergents or acids in containers to prepare cleaning solutions, according to specifications;
• Notify managers concerning the need for major repairs or additions to building operating systems.
• Requisition supplies or equipment needed for cleaning and maintenance duties;
• Clean windows, glass partitions, or mirrors, using soapy water or other cleaners, sponges, or squeegees;
• Represent the Institute and all affiliated brands in the most professional and positive light at all times;
• Regular, consistent, on-time attendance is an essential function of the job;
• Perform other duties as required or assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent;
• Up to one month of related experience or training;
• Proven initiative to work without supervision.

• Clear and succinct communication with a diverse community;
• Listen to and understand a wide-range of issues;
• Maintain a calm and friendly demeanor when maintaining facilities and assisting students.

• Prioritize, multi-task, perform well under pressure, and work a flexible schedule;
• Work under minimal supervision and exhibit self-starter traits;
• Take initiative and use independent judgment within established guidelines;
• Successfully interface with office staff and instructors, students and manager;
• Maintain confidential information and abide by all Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) rules and regulations;
• Highly organized and detail oriented.

• Occasionally required to talk and hear in person and over the phone;
• Frequently stand and walk to performing cleaning and maintenance duties;
• Occasionally sit at a desk and use/perform maintenance on computers or telephones;
• Frequently use hands and fingers to handle or feel for reaching or lifting with hands and arms;
• Frequently use arms and legs to handle, lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 lbs.;
• Frequently use power and/or manual tools and heavy machinery to perform maintenance and cleaning duties;
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and the ability to focus.

• Frequent manual labor performed alone;
• Ability to learn and comprehend instructions and orientation;
• Understand the meaning of words and body language and respond effectively to achieve Institute goals.