CUSTODIAN

Custodian

Tracking Code 657-280 Job Description Under the general supervision of a department supervisor performs a wide range of custodial tasks involving the use of cleaning equipment and materials.

Incumbent provides the labor and tasks to assure that University buildings are maintained in a clean, sanitary, safe, orderly and professional manner consistent with contemporary housekeeping standards of good practice.

Position entails manual labor associated with the routine and project type cleaning of University facilities.

PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Performs miscellaneous custodial tasks associated with general cleaning including trash removal, dusting, spot-cleaning, furniture cleaning, glass cleaning, damp wiping, disinfection, and the like
• Performs various floor cleaning tasks such as dust mopping, scrubbing, vacuuming, spot removal from carpets, spray buffing, burnishing, stripping, resealing and refinishing floors
• Cleans and disinfects restrooms, including fixtures, showers, tubs, walls, ceilings, and floors. Replenishes paper products and soap.

Scrubs floors, pressure washes walls, and the like

• Moves furniture, reports needed repairs and performs other duties related to custodial work of a project nature
• Reports hazardous conditions and facilities in need of repair
• Responds to student and other user groups issues and concerns in a supportive, professional, timely and problem-solving manner
• Participates in total quality management (TQM) training, maintains the skills necessary to utilize the TQM process, and participates on quality improvement teams as assigned
• Maintains a working knowledge of custodial work methods, supplies and equipment, and implements same in a cost effective manner
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with fellow employees, students and the University community
• Abides by and complies with University policies and procedures
• Performs special and other assignments as directed

Minimum Education : HS Diploma or equivalent

Required Skills

• Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions 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

Required Experience

• High school diploma or GED preferred, reading and writing ability at tenth-grade level required
• Experience in a multi-building custodial environment preferred; or an equivalent combination of experience and training.

Must possess and maintain a valid State of Florida drivers license and an insurable driving record.

Salary Grade : 1

Job Location DeLand, Florida, United States Position Type Full-Time / Regular Apply

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