2nd Shift Custodial Services Worker

Job Description

Reporting to the Assistant Manager of 2nd & 3rd Shift Custodial Services this position is responsible for maintaining established standards of cleanliness and sanitation for interior spaces within assigned education and general assignment buildings across campus. Focused duties include cleaning and disinfecting common high touch surfaces restrooms hallways corridors classrooms stairwells elevators and general interior spaces. Other duties include emergency cleanup of bloodborne pathogen procedures floor and window maintenance operating powered cleaning equipment trash removal collecting recycling and replenishing supplies. This position will report equipment and building repairs and any unsafe and unusual building maintenance issues. Responsible for the care and handling of facilities supplies equipment and assigned keys.

This position is designated Emergency Personnel and requires employees to report to work as needed during campus emergencies holidays closings and per supervisors instructions.

Required Qualifications

Ability to comprehend and follow instructions and properly use or learn to use cleaning chemicals and agents including dilution and dispensing systems.
Must be able to walk and stand extensively; climb stairs; safely move or handle up to 35 lbs.; bend stoop reach (including reaching above the head to dust) push/pull perform repetitive motion twist and shovel snow.
Must be able to safely and efficiently operate electrically powered and manual cleaning equipment.
Must be willing and able to learn the use of heavy floor care equipment.
Must be capable of working independently without close supervision.
Must have a valid drivers license.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working with the public and/or customer service experience.
Knowledge and experience with various cleaning methods.
Custodial/cleaning experience in an institutional or commercial cleaning environment (such as hospitality (hotel/motel) commercial cleaning company manufacturing health care facilities etc.
Custodial/cleaning experience working in an educational environment (such as universities/college school systems etc.
Previous experience operating professional cleaning equipment.

Pay Band

1

Overtime Status

NonExempt: Eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Regular

Salary Information

$33280 plus $2080 shift differential

Hours per week

40

Review Date

Open Until Filled

Additional Information

Must be able to walk and stand extensively; climb and work on stairs; safely move or handle up to 35 lbs.; bend stoop reach (including reaching above the head to dust) push/pull perform repetitive motion twist and shovel snow.
Must be able to safely and efficiently operate electrically powered and manual cleaning equipment. Must have a criminal background check and driving check.
Emergency Personnel weather related Emergency Personnel facilities related. Emergency Personnel health & safety related.
Normal work hours are MF 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m but work hours may vary to meet management and customer needs.
May work around large numbers of people especially during class change and special events Must have a valid drivers license.
May be assigned to work in different buildings to meet department needs.
Must wear employer provided uniforms as instructed by supervisor.
As situation dictates must wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
This position meets the criteria for issuance of a mobile communication device (such as radio cellphone Ipad Ipod pager etc.. Devices issued are the responsibility of the employee and are to be returned in satisfactory condition upon separation of employment. Devices are to be used according to supervisor instruction and according to relevant policies.
Must have drivers license check with an acceptable and safe driving record.
Must have a valid drivers license.

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check and driving check.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto Ut Prosim (That I May Serve) Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a handson transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problemsolvers. A comprehensive landgrant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge discovery and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36000 undergraduate graduate and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges a school of medicine a veterinary medicine college Graduate School and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.

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