Custodian II Evening Shift
Custodian II Evening Shift
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Job Description
Special Instructions to Applicants: In PDF form applicants should attach a resume in the Supporting Documents section of the application. A cover letter is welcomed but not required.
About Rice
Boasting a 300acre treelined campus in Houston Texas Rice University is ranked among the nations top 20 universities by U.S. News & World Report. Rice has a 6to1 undergraduate studenttofaculty ratio and a residential college system which supports students intellectually emotionally and culturally through social events intramural sports student plays lecture series courses and student government. Developing closeknit diverse college communities is a strong campus tradition which is why Rice is highly ranked for best quality of life and best value among private universities.
Rice is also a wonderful place to work. Rice faculty staff and students share values that are essential to our success as a healthy community. Those values guide our decisions and behaviors and shape Rices culture. They come through in how we treat each other and the welcome we extend to our visitors. These values can be recalled simply by our name RICE Responsibility Integrity Community and Excellence.
Position Summary
The Custodian II in addition to performing the functions of a Custodian I (cleaning sweeping mopping vacuuming and removing trash from restrooms and buildings as well as cleaning windows cleaning and polishing furniture chalkboards and walls) will perform the following duties: Strip scrub buff seal wax and apply finishes to floors and shampoo and extract carpets and remove heavy trash. The Custodian II will document services on a daily basis and customize with customers on a monthly basis to obtain feedback and schedule work. This position has no supervisory duties.
As creators of the first impression the Custodial department is looking for motivated applicants willing to grow and advance to the next level to make a difference in our department.
Workplace Requirements
This position is exclusively onsite necessitating all duties to be performed in person from Monday through Friday from 3 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. (evening shift). There is a possibility of overtime weekly and overtime may be mandatory based on the circumstances or emergencies. The employee can be moved to different locations based on the workload. Per Rice policy 440 work arrangements may be subject to change.
This role is classified as an essential position requiring onsite presence to effectively carry out its vital functions.
This is a fulltime benefitseligible position and the salary is $16.22 an hour which includes the shift differential. NonExempt (hourly) positions under FLSA are eligible for overtime.
Minimum Requirements
- 2years of experience in cleaning and maintenance along with proficiency in floor care (stripping scrubbing buffing sealing waxing) and carpet cleaning
- Skills:
- 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
Preferences
- HS Diploma or equivalent
- Ability to complete Rices Basic Cleanology within the first six months of employment and Certified Cleanology within two years of employment or any other equivalent training system.
- Ability to use carpet extracting and highpressure washing equipment
Essential Functions
- Strips scrubs buffs floors
- Seals waxes and applies finishes
- Shampoos and extract carpets
- Pressure washes surfaces
- Removes 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
- Removes trash
- Identifies and reports needed repairs
- Assists other custodians with work as needed
- Performs all other duties assigned
Additional Functions/Information
- When short of staff as part of the daily cleaning assignments the custodial staff will be required to clean multiple buildings throughout the workday.
- Quarterly cleaning inspections are part of the essential functions of the custodial staff.
- Moves furniture and equipment to facilitate cleaning or set up for special events when needed
- Meets with customers for feedback on work performed
- Documents work performed on a work order including tasks done and hours charged
- May lock and unlock buildings as required
Workplace Conditions
- Physical Demands: HEAVY Exert up to 70 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Requires walking or standing up to eight hours daily and multilimb coordination to operate heavy equipment and drive a vehicle. Other physical requirements of the job include the ability to bend/crouch/or kneel lift see reach climb and balance.
- Work Environment: Primarily an indoor work environment in a variety of university settings which may include offices laboratories classrooms athletic facilities covered walkways etc. May be exposed to temperature and weather extremes when working under covered walkways or in facilities that are not climatecontrolled.
- 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: 3:00 pm to 11:30 pm. There is a possibility of overtime weekly and overtime may be mandatory based on the circumstances or emergencies.
Rice University HR Benefits: Mission and Values:Mission and Values Rice University
Rice University is committed to ensuring Equal Employment Opportunity and welcoming the fullness of diversity into our candidate pools. Rice considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race color religion age sex sexual orientation gender identity national or ethnic origin genetic information disability or protected veteran status. Rice also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. If an applicant requires a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process please contact Rice Universitys Disability Resource Center ator for support.
If you have any additional questions please email us at . Thank you for your interest in employment with Rice University.
Employment Type
Full-Time
