Maintainer - Dining Services

Maintainer I - Dining Services

Performs general custodial duties in connection with the cleaning and maintenance of a building or of an assigned area within a building. Works as a member of a team cleaning custodial program which includes housekeeping, cleaning, moving furniture and trash removal in the dining commons. Performs related work as required.

Duties include but not limited to:

• Removes trash, recyclables and waste from assigned areas and places at designated site to ensure clean and sanitary conditions and the proper handling of recyclable materials.
• Washes trash recycling and waste receptacles by scrubbing containers and rinsing with hose to provide sanitary conditions and minimize pest infestation.
• Cleans and restocks bathrooms and lavatories by cleaning and disinfecting toilets, sinks, showers, stall partitions and floor areas to ensure clean, sanitary and disinfected facilities.
• Maintains walls, ceilings, doors and horizontal surfaces by dusting and washing with detergent solutions to provide a clean, sanitary and attractive facility.
• Maintains furniture by dusting, washing with detergent solution and polishing to provide a clean and attractive facility.
• Cleans interior and exterior glass and mirrors by washing with glass cleaning solution to provide a clean and attractive facility.
• Maintains carpeted areas by vacuuming and cleaning to prolong life of carpet and maintain a clean and attractive facility.
• Maintains hard floor surfaces by sweeping, mopping, stripping and waxing to prolong life of floor surfaces and maintain a clean and attractive facility.
• Assists in keeping exterior areas immediately adjacent to buildings clean by sweeping, removing trash, and removing snow and ice to maintain safe and attractive entrances to our facilities.
• Moves and arranges furniture per specific room plans and to accommodate needs.
• Performs simple general repairs by replacing belts, tightening screws and cleaning of the equipment in order to keep all machinery and equipment in good working condition.
• Replaces light bulbs or fluorescent tubes to maintain a safe and well lighted environment.
• Provides basic security functions by locking doors and windows, and reports any incidents that detract from providing a clean, safe, and attractive facility.
• Supervises student employees assigned to the custodial section of the department.

Requirements:

Qualifications Required at Hire:

• Ability to understand and apply the laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, specifications, standards and guidelines governing assigned dining services activities.
• Ability to understand and execute oral and written instructions.
• Mechanical aptitude (ability to use simple hand and power cleaning equipment).
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships.
• Ability to deal tactfully with others.
• Ability to stand or walk, for prolonged periods of time.
• Physical stamina and endurance.
• Manual dexterity (ability to perform repetitive tasks requiring continuous use of hands and arms).
• Ability to lift and carry heavy objects.
• Ability to climb and work on elevated platforms, including ladders and scaffolds.

Qualifications Acquired on Job:

• Knowledge of departmental, university, and state rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and guidelines relating to area of assignment and ability to apply them to unit activities.
• Ability to operate and care for department equipment, including vacuum cleaners, floor machines, extractors and pressure washers.
• Ability to prepare and apply cleaning solutions safely and efficiently in accordance with department standards.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of safety procedures prescribed by the institution and department used in building maintenance and custodial work.
• Skill in the use of small hand tools used in building maintenance such as pliers, hammers, wrenches, etc.
• Skill in the use of hand held power tools.
• Skill in the use of a variety of motorized equipment.

Minimum Entrance Requirements:
None

License and/or Certification Requirements:
Driver's License