Facilities Support Specialist II - HSC

Facilities Support Specialist II - HSC

Custodial services is a 24-hour business. Multiple shifts are offered day and night. The shift can be discussed further with the hiring manager during the interview.

We are seeking a Facilities Support Specialist II - Homewood Student Center (HSC) who will perform various tasks related to room set-ups, floor care, and custodial duties. Will perform the following but not limited to cleaning offices, meeting space, outside areas, and various floor types; moving furniture and equipment for events; performing set-ups and breakdowns before and after events; and operating equipment to perform these tasks.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Operates designated equipment to include lifts, auto-scrubbers, burnishers, buffers, carpet extractors to strip, scrub, shampoo, wax floors, all surface cleaners, or other larger mechanical machines needed to support facility operations of assigned facilities.
• Utilize automated floor cleaning equipment according to schedule for cleaning a large floor surface area.
• Uses the proper procedures on carpet and upholstering (shampooing, damp surface, extractions, spot cleaning, vacuuming, etc.).
• Performs maintenance and restorative processes for all floor surface types.
• Cleans, sweeps, vacuums, and polishes floors. Uses various tools, equipment, and cleaning materials to include, but not limited to, hand power scrubbing and polishing equipment, small and large vacuum cleaners, large commercial type buffer, broom, dustpan, wet and dry mop, bucket mop wringer, special cleaning solution, and chemical cleaners.
• Cleans identified or assigned areas / spaces with required cleaners and disinfecting solutions to industry standards.
• Cleans walls, windows, window blinds, and shades, vents, ceilings, and doors. May work from ladders, scaffolding, lifts or other similar equipment.
• Replenishes paper towels, soap, toilet tissue, linen, and other supplies as required.
• Inspect the exterior and interior of the building for service issues and report all damages, malfunctions, and needed repairs to the supervisor.
• Removes trash from assigned areas. Moves furniture, miscellaneous equipment, supplies, and / or recyclable materials, empties large and small trash containers, and removes miscellaneous debris and discarded building materials such as broken plaster, wood, and brick.
• Transports biohazard containers (if needed) to designated areas.
• Removes snow, ice, and debris from exterior spaces, including patios, but not building entrances, sidewalks, and other areas as required.
• Maintains assigned equipment and work areas in clean and orderly condition.
• Observe safety precautions and properly use equipment and products.
• Sets up and removes furniture, miscellaneous equipment, and supplies required for meetings and events.
• Ensures a flawlessly executed event through accurate and timely setup and breakdown of the event.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Customer Service

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

This is a Bargaining Unit position. All newly hired employees in Bargaining Unit positions shall be considered "probationary" employees until completion of 90 calendar days of employment. The university will notify the employees' union. Bargaining Unit employees shall become eligible for benefits upon completion of their probationary period.

Classified Title : BU Facilities Support Specialist II-SSR Job Posting Title (Working Title) : Facilities Support Specialist II - HSC Role / Level / Range : SEMSKIL5 / 01 / BU Starting Salary Range : $17.43 per hour, increases to $20.85 after 12 months Employee group : Casual / On Call Schedule : Varies FLSA Status : Non-Exempt Location : Homewood Campus Department name : Custodial Services Personnel area : University Administration