Custodian​/Housekeeper III

Overview

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 the conference/event activities.

CUSTODIAN/HOUSEKEEPER III (VSCSF Bargaining Unit, Non-Exempt, Grade
6)

• Clean and maintain assigned college buildings (residence halls, offices, classrooms, meeting rooms, kitchens, laundry rooms, etc.). Tasks include cleaning floors and stairwells (vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, washing, stripping, waxing, buffing); cleaning windows, walls, chalkboards, trash cans, furniture, appliances; dusting furniture, fixtures, woodwork, blinds, drapes; cleaning and stocking bathrooms, including changing/cleaning shower curtains; watering plants; hanging pictures; and other general upkeep work.
• Perform routine maintenance on plumbing, electrical, heating and ventilating systems (e.g., cleaning and minor repair of vents and drains, plunging toilets, replacing light bulbs).
• Empty trash/recycle receptacles, move/recycle materials, stock supplies, pick up litter, and remove snow and apply salt at building entrances.
• Move furniture and large items (tables, chairs, desks, beds, mattresses, dressers, stoves, refrigerators) and arrange items in various spaces as needed.
• Serve as a team leader for a small custodial/housekeeping crew. In the absence of the Custodial/Housekeeper Supervisor, serve as Lead. Train new employees; assign daily work; monitor progress; assist staff with problems; handle minor personnel issues; report significant concerns to the Supervisor.
• Coordinate and perform specialized custodial/maintenance functions (e.g., refinishing floors, shampooing carpets, minor painting, minor equipment repair/maintenance). Perform pool-related maintenance (vacuuming, cleaning, chemical regulation, backwashing). Maintain athletic areas and locker rooms; assist with gym/sport equipment setup and takedown.
• Contribute to a clean and safe work environment by following appropriate cleaning/safety procedures, using proper equipment and supplies. Conduct quality control inspections and preventive maintenance; report facility problems and deficiencies.
• Conference/Event duties involve extensive coordination with the Conference Coordinator, including audiovisual setup/troubleshooting as needed. Ensure activity plans are followed, oversee custodial/housekeeping staff as required, and ensure cleaning and setup are completed per schedule. Keep supervisor informed of issues and request assistance as needed.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Supervision Received:
Direct supervision from the Custodial/Housekeeping Supervisor. Supervision Exercised:
Partial functional and administrative supervision of Custodian/Housekeepers.

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.

VTSU Lyndon Campus, Lyndon, VT

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 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 a part of the Vermont State Colleges System (VSCS). VSCS values individual differences that can be engaged in the service of learning. Diverse experiences from people of varied backgrounds inform and enrich our community. VSCS strongly encourages applications from historically marginalized and underrepresented populations. VSCS is an equal opportunity employer, in compliance with ADA requirements, and will make reasonable accommodations for the known disability of an otherwise qualified applicant.

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 the satisfactory results of this check.