Custodian LW7806

Stetson University

Job Location:

Gulfport, MS - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 7 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description

Join us for the Custodial Hiring Event on May 28 from 11AM - 2PM with potential on-site interviews for qualified candidates. This event will be held at Stetson University College of Law 1401 61st Street South Gulfport FL 33707 in the People Operations Office (located Building F). If you have any questions contact us at 727.562.7945 or email

Position Summary: Under general supervision performs a wide range of custodial maintenance tasks involving the use of cleaning equipment and materials. Provides the labor and tasks to ensure that university buildings are maintained in a clean sanitary safe orderly and professional manner consistent with contemporary cleaning standards of good practice. Position entails manual labor associated with the routine and project type cleaning of university facilities.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities: Employment duties will include but not be limited to:

Performs miscellaneous custodial tasks associated with general cleaning including trash removal dusting spot-cleaning furniture cleaning glass cleaning damp wiping disinfection and the like. This requires the ability to stand walk crouch bend and have dexterity with arms and hands.
Performs various floor cleaning tasks such as dust mopping scrubbing vacuuming spot removal from carpets spray buffing burnishing stripping resealing and refinishing floors. This requires the ability to stand walk crouch and bend for extended periods. This is physically demanding work.
Cleans and disinfects restrooms including fixtures showers tubs walls ceilings and floors. Replenishes paper products and soap. Scrubs floors pressure washes tile walls and the addition to the physical requirements above this also requires the ability to bend twist reach overhead and scrub with rotating motions of the hand and arms.
Empties trash receptacles disposes trash into compactors and/or dumpsters and bags trash for proper disposal. This requires walking bending and lifting of heavy bags and containers. Must be able to lift 25 pounds independently and 50 pounds with a helper.
Performs routine maintenance of custodial equipment and supplies. This requires dexterity with hands.
Unlocks doors to perform cleaning inside secured areas and ensure doors are locked after cleaning said areas.
Moves furniture reports needed repairs and performs other duties related to custodial work of a project nature. This requires heavy lifting pushing and pulling up to 25 pounds independently and up to 50 pounds with a helper.
Reports hazardous conditions and facilities in need of repair to appropriate staff which may include submitting or recommending work orders and checking supply levels; when working within on-campus residential buildings responsible for reporting concerns related to on-campus residents.
Respondstostudentandotherusergroupsissuesandconcernsinasupportiveprofessionaltimely and problem-solving manner.
Participates in training maintains the skills necessary to utilize best practices and participates on quality improvement teams as assigned. Promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
Assists in on-the-job training of new staff on routine procedures.
Performs cleaning functions specific to the assigned facilities and/or based on seasonal/project requirements that are physically demanding.
May assist or perform light maintenance tasks such as replacing light bulbs adjusting furniture or other similar activities. This may require the use of step-stools or ladders to reach ceilings.
Maintains a working knowledge of custodial work methods supplies and equipment and implements same in a cost-effective manner.
May assist with event setup tasks as needed to support the university.
Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with fellow employees students and theuniversity community
Abides by and complies with university policies and procedures.
Performs special and other assignments as directed.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities: The Custodian will need:

Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions in English and to perform routine custodial duties without immediate supervision.
Ability to use a variety of cleaning chemicals in a safe manner according to manufacturers specifications.
Ability to operate carpet vacuums floor machines carpet extractors wet/dry vacuums pressure washers and associated cleaning tools and power equipment.
Ability to apply recognized standards of good practice relevant to matters of safety security and custodial techniques.
Ability to effectively plan and coordinate multi-task requirements and meet self and pre-imposed objectives and deadlines.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers students and university community.
Ability to use hand and power tools applicable to the trade.
Ability to walk and climb stairs. Some buildings have multiple floors with stairs and no elevators.
Ability to work in environments with extreme temperature and humidity common in Florida and may work in buildings without air conditioning heating or other comforts. May work in areas that are dusty noisy and areas that may have unpleasant odors.

Required Qualifications:
Education: High school diploma or GED preferred.
Experience: One (1) year of experience in custodial work experience in a multi-building custodial environment preferred or an equivalent combination of experience and training.

Job DescriptionJoin us for the Custodial Hiring Event on May 28 from 11AM - 2PM with potential on-site interviews for qualified candidates. This event will be held at Stetson University College of Law 1401 61st Street South Gulfport FL 33707 in the People Operations Office (located Building F). If y...

Job Description

Performs miscellaneous custodial tasks associated with general cleaning including trash removal dusting spot-cleaning furniture cleaning glass cleaning damp wiping disinfection and the like. This requires the ability to stand walk crouch bend and have dexterity with arms and hands.
Performs various floor cleaning tasks such as dust mopping scrubbing vacuuming spot removal from carpets spray buffing burnishing stripping resealing and refinishing floors. This requires the ability to stand walk crouch and bend for extended periods. This is physically demanding work.
Cleans and disinfects restrooms including fixtures showers tubs walls ceilings and floors. Replenishes paper products and soap. Scrubs floors pressure washes tile walls and the addition to the physical requirements above this also requires the ability to bend twist reach overhead and scrub with rotating motions of the hand and arms.
Empties trash receptacles disposes trash into compactors and/or dumpsters and bags trash for proper disposal. This requires walking bending and lifting of heavy bags and containers. Must be able to lift 25 pounds independently and 50 pounds with a helper.
Performs routine maintenance of custodial equipment and supplies. This requires dexterity with hands.
Unlocks doors to perform cleaning inside secured areas and ensure doors are locked after cleaning said areas.
Moves furniture reports needed repairs and performs other duties related to custodial work of a project nature. This requires heavy lifting pushing and pulling up to 25 pounds independently and up to 50 pounds with a helper.
Reports hazardous conditions and facilities in need of repair to appropriate staff which may include submitting or recommending work orders and checking supply levels; when working within on-campus residential buildings responsible for reporting concerns related to on-campus residents.
Respondstostudentandotherusergroupsissuesandconcernsinasupportiveprofessionaltimely and problem-solving manner.
Participates in training maintains the skills necessary to utilize best practices and participates on quality improvement teams as assigned. Promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
Assists in on-the-job training of new staff on routine procedures.
Performs cleaning functions specific to the assigned facilities and/or based on seasonal/project requirements that are physically demanding.
May assist or perform light maintenance tasks such as replacing light bulbs adjusting furniture or other similar activities. This may require the use of step-stools or ladders to reach ceilings.
Maintains a working knowledge of custodial work methods supplies and equipment and implements same in a cost-effective manner.
May assist with event setup tasks as needed to support the university.
Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with fellow employees students and theuniversity community
Abides by and complies with university policies and procedures.
Performs special and other assignments as directed.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities: The Custodian will need:

Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions in English and to perform routine custodial duties without immediate supervision.
Ability to use a variety of cleaning chemicals in a safe manner according to manufacturers specifications.
Ability to operate carpet vacuums floor machines carpet extractors wet/dry vacuums pressure washers and associated cleaning tools and power equipment.
Ability to apply recognized standards of good practice relevant to matters of safety security and custodial techniques.
Ability to effectively plan and coordinate multi-task requirements and meet self and pre-imposed objectives and deadlines.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers students and university community.
Ability to use hand and power tools applicable to the trade.
Ability to walk and climb stairs. Some buildings have multiple floors with stairs and no elevators.
Ability to work in environments with extreme temperature and humidity common in Florida and may work in buildings without air conditioning heating or other comforts. May work in areas that are dusty noisy and areas that may have unpleasant odors.