Custodian (400 am to 700 am & 500 am to 800 am shifts)

Join our team as a Custodian responsible for maintaining cleanliness and hygiene standards in university buildings. This role involves a diverse range of tasks including cleaning vacuuming trash removal dusting recycling restroom maintenance and light-bulb replacement.

Position Details:
This is an On-Campus ACA Variable Hourly position offering a minimum of 15 hours per week.

Perform comprehensive cleaning tasks in university building including:

• Encompassing vacuuming
• Trash and Recycling removal
• Dusting
• Restroom upkeep
• Light-bulb replacement.

Handle other duties as assigned to maintain cleanliness and safety standards.

Reliability and Ability to Follow Instructions: Demonstrating consistency and adherence to guidelines is a valuable skill in a custodial role ensuring tasks are completed accurately and efficiently.

Along with the online application please attach:

1. Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in your profile under Resume/CV

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Employee may work in both indoor and outdoor environments. Indoors the employee is protected from weather conditions but not necessarily protected from temperature changes. Outdoors incumbents may be exposed to rain snow wind extreme cold or extreme heat.

This position requires moderate physical activity. Employee must have sufficient strength to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position including heavy lifting pushing and pulling of objects weighing up to 50 pounds. This position requires nearly continuous standing and walking as well as reaching overhead bending kneeling squatting sitting and repetitive hand motions (tool use and typing). Employees may be exposed to hazardous conditions including elevated workspaces moving mechanical parts electrical current chemicals loud noises and conditions that may affect the respiratory system such as dust fumes and unpleasant odors. Additionally the work environment can include confined or narrow spaces. Employees must adhere to safety precautions and may be required to use protective equipment.

Physical Abilities:

• Lifting and Transferring Weight: Capable of handling loads up to 50 pounds is crucial for various tasks involving equipment trash or supplies.
• Comfort with Heights and Extended Reach: Essential for tasks involving climbing stairs ladders and reaching high areas for maintenance.
• Adaptability to Uncomfortable Positions: Necessary for tasks like cleaning low areas which may require crawling kneeling or squatting.
• Work in Confined Spaces: Ability and willingness to work effectively in tight or restricted areas which is common in custodial work.

Specific Skills:

• Carrying a 25-pound vacuum for Extended Periods: A specific skill relevant to the equipment used in the role.
• Handling Chemicals Fragrances and Restroom Cleaning: Demonstrating proficiency in handling cleaning materials and performing specific cleaning tasks.
• Availability for Snow Removal: A task-specific requirement indicating the need for flexibility and readiness for varied responsibilities.
• Commitment and Flexibility: Commitment to Assigned Shifts; reliability in fulfilling designated work hours is crucial for operational efficiency.

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