Custodian (Varied Hours)

On-Campus ACA Variable Hours
US Work Authorization is required

Overview:

Join our team as a Custodian responsible for maintaining cleanliness and hygiene standards in university buildings. This role involves a diverse range of tasks including cleaning, vacuuming, trash removal, dusting, recycling, restroom maintenance, and light-bulb replacement.

Position Details:

This is an On-Campus ACA Variable Hourly position offering a minimum of 20 hours per week, with the potential for increased hours during holiday periods.
Starting Rate: $12.50/hour

Responsibilities:

• Perform comprehensive cleaning tasks in university buildings
  • Encompassing vacuuming
  • Trash and Recycling removal
  • Dusting
  • Restroom upkeep
  • Light-bulb replacement.
• Handle other duties as assigned to maintain cleanliness and safety standards.

Qualifications

In order to be considered for this position, you must be able to perform the following essential functions with or without accommodation:

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Reliability and Ability to Follow Instructions: Demonstrating consistency and adherence to guidelines is a valuable skill in a custodial role, ensuring tasks are completed accurately and efficiently.

ADA

Employee may work in both indoor and outdoor environments. Indoors, the employee is protected from weather conditions, but not necessarily protected from temperature changes. Outdoors, incumbents may be exposed to rain, snow, wind, extreme cold or extreme heat.

This position requires moderate physical activity. Employee must have sufficient strength to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position including heavy lifting, pushing, and pulling of objects weighing up to 50 pounds. This position requires nearly continuous standing and walking as well as reaching overhead, bending, kneeling, squatting, sitting, and repetitive hand motions (tool use and typing). Employees may be exposed to hazardous conditions including elevated workspaces, moving mechanical parts, electrical current, chemicals, loud noises, and conditions that may affect the respiratory system such as dust, fumes, and unpleasant odors. Additionally, the work environment can include confined or narrow spaces. Employees must adhere to safety precautions and may be required to use protective equipment.

Physical Abilities:

• Lifting and Transferring Weight: Capable of handling loads up to 50 pounds is crucial for various tasks involving equipment, trash, or supplies.
• Comfort with Heights and Extended Reach: Essential for tasks involving climbing stairs, ladders, and reaching high areas for maintenance.
• Adaptability to Uncomfortable Positions: Necessary for tasks like cleaning low areas, which may require crawling, kneeling, or squatting.
• Work in Confined Spaces: Ability and willingness to work effectively in tight or restricted areas, which is common in custodial work.

Specific Skills:

• Carrying a 25-pound vacuum for Extended Periods: A specific skill relevant to the equipment used in the role.
• Handling Chemicals, Fragrances, and Restroom Cleaning: Demonstrating proficiency in handling cleaning materials and performing specific cleaning tasks.
• Availability for Snow Removal: A task-specific requirement, indicating the need for flexibility and readiness for varied responsibilities.
• Commitment and Flexibility: Commitment to Assigned Shifts: Reliability in fulfilling designated work hours is crucial for operational efficiency.