Custodian​/Housekeeper III

Overview

Custodian/Housekeeper III at Vermont State University. Clean and perform routine housekeeping and maintenance of campus buildings, including residence halls, classrooms, and administrative offices. Serve as a team leader for a small crew of custodial/housekeeping staff, and/or coordinate/carry out a specialized custodial/maintenance function. Function as a Lead in the absence of the supervisor. Responsible for overseeing the department’s role in conference/event activities.

• Clean and maintain assigned college buildings such as residence halls, offices, classrooms, meeting rooms, kitchens, and laundry rooms. Tasks include cleaning floors (vacuuming, sweeping, mopping), washing and cleaning items (windows, walls, chalkboards, trash cans, furniture, appliances), dusting, cleaning bathrooms, water plants, hanging pictures, and general upkeep of buildings.
• Perform routine maintenance on plumbing, electrical, heating, and ventilating systems (e.g., cleaning and minor repairs of vents and drains, plunging toilets, replacing light bulbs).
• Empty trash/recycle receptacles, move supplies, dispose of litter, and assist with snow removal around building entrances.
• Move and arrange furniture and equipment as needed in various spaces.
• Lead and train custodial/housekeeping staff; assign daily work, monitor progress, address problems, and report significant personnel issues to the supervisor. In the absence of the supervisor, act as Lead for the department.
• Coordinate and perform specialized custodial/maintenance tasks (e.g., refinishing floors, carpet shampooing, light painting, equipment maintenance). Manage pool area maintenance, gym/sport equipment setup and takedown as applicable. Maintain athletic areas and locker rooms.
• Contribute to a clean and safe work environment by following cleaning and safety procedures, using appropriate equipment and supplies. Conduct quality control inspections and preventive maintenance; report facility problems.
• For Conference/Event duties, coordinate with the Conference Coordinator, set up and troubleshoot audio-visual equipment as needed, and ensure activities follow plans. Oversee custodial/housekeeping tasks to meet schedules and instructions; notify the supervisor of issues as needed.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

• High school education desirable. One to two years of relevant commercial/institutional custodial experience.
• Physical ability to perform heavy custodial work and lift 50 pounds.
• Good basic supervisory skills.

Location: VTSU Lyndon Campus, Lyndon, VT

Compensation: The budgeted compensation for this position is $17.00 per hour.

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Tuition Waiver to Vermont State Colleges
• Tuition Waiver to UVM
  * for dependent children
• Employee Assistance Program
• Long Term Disability
• 14 Paid Holidays
• Medical, Personal, and Vacation Leave

This general outline illustrates the type of work which characterizes the job classification. It is not all-encompassing statement of the specific duties, responsibilities and qualifications of the individual positions assigned to the classification. Other duties as assigned are anticipated and expected.

Vermont State University is part of the Vermont State Colleges System (VSCS). VSCS values diverse experiences and strongly encourages applications from historically marginalized and underrepresented populations. VSCS is an equal opportunity employer, and will provide reasonable accommodations for known disabilities. Please contact our HR office for assistance with accommodations at human resources.

NOTE:

This job is subject to a fingerprint-supported criminal background check. Any offer of employment is contingent upon satisfactory results.