Custodian

Responsibilities

• Clean and perform routine housekeeping and maintenance of campus buildings, including residence halls, classrooms, and administrative offices.
• Clean floors and stairwells by vacuuming, sweeping, dust mopping, washing, striping, waxing and buffing.
• Wash and clean windows, walls, chalkboards, trash cans, furniture, appliances, and other items.
• Dust furniture, fixtures, woodwork, blinds, and drapes.
• Maintain and stock bathrooms, including changing and cleaning shower curtains.
• Water plants and perform other tasks related to the general appearance and upkeep of the building or area.
• Perform routine maintenance on plumbing, electrical, heating and ventilating systems, including cleaning and minor repairs of air vents, drains, plunging toilets and replacing light bulbs.
• Empty trash and recycle receptacles, move trash and recyclables, pick up litter in and around buildings, and remove snow and salt around building entrances.
• Assist with general exterior upkeep such as mulching.
• Move furniture, appliances and other items such as tables, chairs, desks, beds, mattresses, dressers, stoves and refrigerators.
• Coordinate and carry out specialized custodial/maintenance functions, such as refinishing floors, shampooing carpets, minor painting, and repairing equipment.
• Keep athletic areas and locker rooms clean.
• Set up and take down gym/sport equipment.
• Contribute to a clean and safe work environment by following appropriate cleaning and safety procedures, using equipment and supplies.
• Perform regular quality control inspections, preventive maintenance, and report facility problems and deficiencies.
• Work conference/event duties, including extensive contact with Conference Leadership and audio-visual equipment set-up and troubleshooting.
• Ensure activities are carried out according to schedule and instructions, keep supervisor informed of problems, and request assistance as needed.
• Remove bulk trash and recycling from campus.

• High school education desirable.
• One to two years of relevant commercial/institutional custodial experience.
• Physical ability to perform heavy custodial work and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Good basic supervisory skills.
• Ability to obtain a fleet license (unless approved by manager).

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.
• Retirement plan.
• Tuition waiver to Vermont State Colleges and to UVM for dependent children.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Long-term disability coverage.
• 14 paid holidays.
• Medical, personal, and vacation leave.

• Scheduled hours: 37.5 hours per week.
• Budgeted wage: $18.50 per hour.
• Exempt status: non-exempt, Grade S06.
• This position requires a fingerprint-supported criminal background check. Offer of employment is contingent upon satisfactory results.

Vermont State University is an equal opportunity employer, in compliance with ADA requirements, and will make reasonable accommodations for the known disability of an otherwise qualified applicant.