Custodian - 4am-12pm ( Monday - Friday) - Washington & Jefferson College

Summary

Performs a variety of housekeeping and janitorial duties, as well as special function set- ups and moving furniture. This position will operate on an 8-hour schedule as outlined and scheduled by management.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Sweep, mop, vacuum, scrub, and wax floors.
• Machine shampoo carpeting.
• Clean walls, vents, screens, furniture, drinking fountains, light fixtures, window blinds, brass, and other interior fixtures
• Wash interior and exterior windows and glass doors.
• Clean and empty trash cans.
• Sweep entryways, empty exterior cigarette urns, and empty trashcans immediately outside building entrances.
• Clean restrooms, plunger sinks and toilets, and replenish supplies.
• Organize and supply custodial closets as needed.
• Move, remove, and/or setup furniture, furnishings, supplies, equipment, and any other items, inside specified rooms for special functions as directed.
• Change interior light bulbs that can be reached from the sixth step of a ladder or lower.
• Follow prescribed safety regulations and informs management of potential risks or hazards.
• Complete work requests to notify management of needed repair work.
• Remove snow and ice and apply salt and/or ice melting products to steps and entryways at assigned buildings to a minimum distance of 10' or to the adjacent main walkway that's maintained by the grounds staff.
• Make minor repairs such as, but not limited specifically to, replacing sweeper belts or removing light fixture covers as required.
• Must be willing to learn new procedures and techniques for completing tasks when the college arranges training sessions.
• Must participate with overtime staff coverage, as needed, to address campus needs and will participate on the physical plant weekly "on-call" listing. Refusal to participate will be subject to disciplinary action.
• Additional job-related duties as required by the supervisor.
• Assist in loading and unloading trucks during major moves as required.
• Removes snow and ice from College roads, parking lots, sidewalks and steps.
• May perform athletic and event set-ups and break down as required.

Qualifications

• Able to read, write and comprehend at a level appropriate to the duties of the position.
• No prior work experience required.
• Ability to follow instructions given either orally or in writing.
• Good interpersonal skills
• Must be able to work with a diverse group of people.
• Willingness to learn

Physical Requirements

• Lift up to 60 pounds Ability to push and pull Stand
• Walk up to 8 hours per day
• Climb ladders, scaffolds up to 10' high, and stairs
• Bend Stoop Kneel
• Able to use basic hand tools

Supervisory Duties

This position has no supervisory duties.