Custodial Worker

Custodial Worker (Monday-Friday 5am-2pm)

Custodial Worker positions maintain the cleanliness of campus buildings and ensure a safe, healthy environment at all times for faculty, staff, students and visitors.

• Meet designated APPA cleanliness standards.

• Clean, dust and wipe fixtures, furniture, surfaces, walls and windows.

• Clean restrooms. Refill and clean restroom dispensers.

• Empty and clean trash and recycling receptacles. Remove trash and recycling from the building.

• Sweep, mop and burnish floors. Vacuum, spot clean and extract carpets.

• Strip, scrub and apply cleaners, sealers and finishes to hard surface floors.

• Follow all established workplace safety rules and guidelines, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) when required.

• Responsible for the orderliness and cleanliness of assigned housekeeping closets and equipment storage areas.

• Perform routine operator maintenance on power equipment and hand tools (e.g. empty, clean, rinse and wash; change belts, hoses, brushes and bags).

• Respond to tenant inquiries and requests for service.

• Report building damage or the need for building repairs.

• Report and respond to emergency calls for custodial assistance.

• Lock and unlock buildings as directed. Secure buildings when not in use.

• Report unauthorized occupants or use.

• Work outside to remove snow, ice and debris from entrances, steps and sidewalks.

• Work overtime, as required, in support of summer operations.

• Demonstrated ability to read, write, and effectively communicate with others and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to operate powered and non-powered cleaning equipment. Must be willing and able to learn the use of heavy floor care equipment.
• Ability to work with and properly use or learn to use cleaning chemicals and agents, including dilution and dispensing systems.
• Ability to work outdoors in temperatures below 32 degrees and indoors above 90 degrees.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time; lift and carry objects up to 50 lbs.; tolerate frequent bending, stooping, and climbing stairs.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Demonstrated knowledge of commercial cleaning practices.
• Previous experience working as a custodian is highly desirable.
• Commercial Cleaning experience is a plus.

• This is a non-exempt position, eligible to receive overtime in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act.
• This position is subject to overtime (both scheduled and unscheduled). This position may work a non-traditional schedule, typically weekends and holidays.
• Flexibility in scheduling and availability to accommodate special events, emergencies, and/or unscheduled work assignments, which typically include working weekends, holidays.
• This position will be required to wear personal protected equipment (PPE) during specific work duties as determined by the department.
• The ability to stand for extended periods of time; lift and carry objects up to 50 lbs.; tolerate frequent bending, stooping, and climbing stairs.
• This position has been designated as essential and will require reporting to work when the university is officially closed.

75% - Perform general custodial and cleaning duties in academic, auxiliary, athletic, administrative and/or residential facilities.

• Clean, sanitize and maintain living, teaching, studying, work, research and public spaces, inside, outside and around campus facilities by following established practices and procedures.
• Empty and clean trash and recycling receptacles. Remove trash and recycling from the building.
• Clean, dust and wipe fixtures, furniture, floors, surfaces, walls and windows. Refill restroom dispensers. Sweep, mop and vacuum floors. Strip, clean, buff and apply floor cleaners, sealers and finishes to hard surface floors. Vacuum, spot clean and extract carpets.
• Use power equipment and hand tools: vacuums, buffers, auto scrubbers, extractors, hands free or pressure washers, brooms, buckets, mops and squeegees for the cleaning and general maintenance of floors, walls, carpets, furniture, etc.
• Use step ladders and personal protective equipment (PPE) when required…