Custodian Mt9983

This position performs a wide range of custodial maintenance tasks under the general supervision of a department supervisor. The Custodian ensures that the University facilities are maintained in a clean, safe, orderly, and professional manner consistent with current cleaning standards. The Custodian must be able to use several types of cleaning equipment and materials in addition to providing manual labor associated with cleaning-related tasks.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Employment duties will include, but not be limited to the following:

• Performs general cleaning tasks such as trash removal, dusting, furniture cleaning, glass cleaning, pressure washing of walls and disinfection, which requires the ability to stand, walk, crouch, bend, and have dexterity with arms and hands
• Performs various floor cleaning tasks such as dust mopping, scrubbing, vacuuming, spot removal from carpets, spray buffing, burnishing, stripping, resealing, and refinishing floors, which requires the ability to stand, walk, crouch, and bend for extended periods
• Cleans and disinfects restrooms, including fixtures, showers, tubs, walls, ceilings, and floors
• Replenishes paper products and soap
• Ability to bend, twist, reach overhead, and scrub with rotating motions of hand and arms
• Empties trash receptacles, disposes trash into compactors and/or dumpsters, and bags trash for proper disposal. This requires walking, bending, and lifting of heavy bags and containers. Must be able to lift 25 pounds independently and 50 pounds with a helper
• Performs routine maintenance of custodial equipment and supplies, which requires dexterity with hands
• Unlocks doors to perform cleaning inside secured areas and ensures doors are locked after cleaning these areas
• Moves furniture, which requires heavy lifting, pushing, and pulling, up to 25 pounds independently and up to 50 pounds with a helper
• Reports hazardous conditions and facilities in need of repair to appropriate staff, which may include submitting or recommending work orders and checking supply levels; when working within on-campus residential buildings, responsible for reporting concerns related to on-campus residents
• Responds to student and other user groups’ issues and concerns in a supportive, professional, timely and problem-solving manner
• Maintains a working knowledge of custodial methods, supplies, and equipment to implement them cost-effectively
• Participates in training and quality improvement teams to promote continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices; assists in on-the-job training of new staff on routine procedures
• Assists and performs light maintenance tasks such as replacing light bulbs, adjusting furniture, or other similar activities, which may require the use of stepstools or ladders to reach ceilings
• Maintains a working knowledge of custodial work methods, supplies, and equipment, and implementing them in a cost-effective manner
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with fellow employees, students, and the university community
• Abides by and complies with university policies and procedures
• Performs special and other assignments as directed

• The ability to follow written and oral instructions in English and perform custodial duties without direct supervision
• The ability to use a variety of cleaning chemicals in a safe manner, according to manufacturer’s specifications
• The ability to operate carpet vacuums, floor machines, carpet extractors, wet/dry vacuums, pressure washers and associated cleaning tools and power equipment
• The ability to apply recognized standards of good practice relevant to matters of safety, security, and custodial techniques
• The ability to effectively plan and coordinate multi-task requirements and meet self and pre-imposed objectives and deadlines
• The ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, students, and the university community
• The ability to walk and climb stairs and provide manual labor necessary to fulfill job functions; many buildings have multiple floors with stairs and no elevators
• The ability to work in environments with extreme temperature and humidity common in Florida and may work in buildings without air conditioning, heating, or other comforts; may work in areas that are dusty, noisy, and areas that may have unpleasant odors

• High school diploma or GED preferred but not essential with appropriate experience
• One (1) year of experience in custodial work; experience in a multi-building custodial environment preferred, or an equivalent combination of experience and training

Salary grade: 2