Custodian SO-02

• As a Custodian you will perform physically intensive and detailed custodial maintenance of Cornells academic residential administrative research athletic dining and support facilities in an assigned area.
• The Custodian cleans and maintains restrooms public corridors lobbies offices classrooms laboratories lounges kitchens apartments laundry rooms and athletic lockerroom facilities.
• They vacuum shampoo and extract carpeting; scrub wax and burnish floors; polish furniture and woodwork; thoroughly clean and disinfect the restroom facilities.
• Custodians are required to operate and maintain heavyduty power custodial equipment. Your job would require working in a dusty environment utilizing a variety of cleaning chemicals working around unpleasant odors and performing emergency floodwater cleanups.
• The Custodian is responsible to maintain key security at all times as well as perform work in close contact with the Cornell public involving 31000 students faculty and staff while respecting the privacy of all customers served. It would be your responsibility to maintain grounds in the immediate vicinity of the assigned area by sweeping sidewalks and shoveling snow.
• This position is 39 hours per week 1st shift days and/or weekends available.

This position is subject to callin twentyfour hours a day seven days a week to handle emergencies especially snow emergencies. It is subject to shift changes and extended working hours (including nights early mornings evenings weekends and holidays) in order to meet seasonal work demand. This position is subject to working in weather related extremes of heat and cold for extended periods and you must be free of debilitating dust allergies or have the ability to manage such an allergy.

This is a union position within the United Auto Workers bargaining unit (UAW). The rate of pay is $21.81/hr.

What we need:

For this role we need:

• Highly motivated and hard working individuals
• Basic proficiency in English involving reading writing math and verbal articulation is also required.
• You must be able to follow written and verbal directions involving all custodial procedures.
• You must have a desire and ability to perform detailed varied cleaning duties such as:
• Working in a dusty environment with unpleasant odors and with substances including bodily fluids and waste.
• Able to work with a variety of industrialrated cleaning chemicals and be comfortable assisting with emergencies including water cleanups.
• Maintaining key security while respecting the privacy of faculty staff and student work areas.
• Must have the stamina to perform physically laborious work lift and/or move fifty 50 pounds and independently climb an eight 8 foot ladder.
• Must be able to work in all weather conditions and extreme temperatures.

You also must have:

• The ability to learn all technical elements of the custodial maintenance process and be able to physically and safely operate industrialrated power equipment used in custodial maintenance field.
• The ability to conduct oneself in a professional manner at all times with excellent interpersonal communication customer service skills and ability to work effectively within a strong team environment.
• The ability to function effectively in a fastpaced service environment and adapt easily to frequent changes.
• A positive attitude and the ability to promote teamwork in a diverse working environment at all times.
• A strong work ethic and demonstrated excellent attendance.
• A form of reliable transportation.

Additionally we would prefer:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in the custodial maintenance field
• A valid drivers license.

If you also have these items GREAT! But if you dont dont let that stop you from applying!

Required material for applying to be considered:

• Resume with preferred contact information included

Ours is a valuesbased organization where all employees are accountable for supporting the organizations values of truth respect excellence teamwork and integrity. Employees are required to attend staff development trainings and participate in the performance evaluation process.

**No VISA sponsorship or relocation assistance is available for this position.*