Position Summary

The custodian II will provide routine housekeeping duties in an assigned area. The custodian II is responsible for maintenance of flooring throughout the residential colleges and the college master houses including buffing, stripping, and sealing of hard surfaces and shampooing of carpets. The custodian II also assists with movement of furniture and minor maintenance assignments. This individual may lock and unlock assigned buildings and secure building when facilities are not in use checking for unlocked doors and windows, reports any unauthorized occupants, and turn off lights. The custodian II- Residential College and College Magister Houses submits work orders to the department and provides daily updates to the supervisor.

Essential Functions

• Strips, scrubs, buffs floors
• Seals, waxes, and applies finishes
• Shampoos and extract carpets
• Pressure washes surfaces
• Removes trash, including heavy trash
• Performs special assignments in relation to custodial services
• Washes exterior windows, cloisters and entrances
• Cleans showers, restroom floors, lavatories, fixtures, kitchenettes, public spaces, offices, laboratories, etc.
• Replenishes paper supplies
• Vacuums, sweeps, dusts and mops floors
• Cleans and polishes furniture, glass, doors, mirrors, walls, and other surfaces
• Identifies and reports needed repairs
• Assists other custodians with work as needed
• Performs all other duties assigned

Education, Experience, and Licenses/Certifications Requirements

• No formal education
• One year related floor work training

Skills Required

• Must be able to speak, read, and write basic English
• Must be proficient in the use of large commercial buffers
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work as a team with others

Skills Preferred

• Knowledge of the standard methods, practices, tools, and equipment used to clean buildings and furniture
• Ability to identify stains and use proper chemicals for their removal
• Ability to use carpet extracting and high pressure washing equipment
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work as a team with others; work effectively in and around the public; maintain cooperative working relationships; demonstrate sensitivity to, and respect for, a diverse population
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written directions

Physical Demands

Must be able to lift and carry up to 20 pounds several times each day. Requires walking or standing up to eight hours per day. Other physical requirements of the job include the ability to bend/crouch/or kneel, lift, see, reach, climb, and balance.

Working Conditions

Work Environment: Primarily an indoor work environment in a variety of university settings which may include offices, food serveries, and residential facilities. May be exposed to temperature extremes in facilities that are not climate controlled.

Work Hazards: Some work may occur at heightened elevations on ladders or scaffolding, or in wet areas. Possible exposure to toxic and caustic chemicals.

Work Schedule: Weekly schedule will vary and will include working on weekends and holidays. Must be available to work any shift required. Overtime is required weekly in May through August.

Essential Personnel

This position is considered essential during a campus emergency. The incumbent in this position is expected to report to campus, provide the essential services designated and work under the overall direction of the Crisis Management Team for the duration of a campus emergency.

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