Custodian

Job DescriptionPOSITION PURPOSE: Under supervisory direction, the Custodian performs custodial services including general cleaning tasks and minor repairs.GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Moves furniture and media equipment for all events and activities on campus. Serves as lead worker and provides supervisory direction for student workers and part-time employees. Unlocks buildings, turns on lights in main hallways and restrooms Monday through Friday. Steam cleans porches and walkways. Makes minor repairs to fixtures, furniture and cleaning equipment. Cleans and maintains water fountains. Cleans assigned rooms, offices and adjoining hallways. Dusts and polishes walls, furniture, fixtures and equipment. Cleans, scrubs and polishes lavatories, fixtures and mirrors and replenishes lavatory supplies in all buildings on campus. Resolves issues with clogged up toilets. Sweeps, mops, waxes and polishes floors. Set out caution/wet floor signs as needed. Clean and replace red floor mats as needed in each building. Empties waste baskets and receptacles. Clean up and mop after spills and accidents on campus. Maintains custodial equipment and supplies and keeps closet in proper order. Requisitions supplies and equipment. Keeps classroom chairs, tables and desks in order. Plans and schedules major housekeeping activity in order to avoid class schedule disruption. Clean up before, during and after construction work sites. Maintains ongoing liaison with supervisor and submits work orders for any repair needs as necessary. Open, close and clean table umbrellas in courtyard as needed. Runs errands, carries messages and mail, boxes and packages to mailroom and bookstore as necessary. Assumes the duties of the Custodial Services Supervisor in his/her absence. Performs other related duties as assigned by the Executive Director of Facilities.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of the problems involved in doing general cleaning work. Knowledge of the general safety precautions to be observed. Knowledge of the proper use and minor adjustment of sweepers, vacuum cleaners, floor waxers and polishers, and other equipment. Knowledge of the problems encountered and the materials, tools, and procedures used in washing, waxing, vacuuming and polishing wood, tile, cement, linoleum and other floor and woodwork, furniture and fixtures. Ability to analyze cleaning problems, organize assigned cleaning work, and develop effective work methods. Ability to keep an assigned building, unit or area in a clean, sanitary and orderly condition. Ability to see that all restroom areas are kept in a clean, neat and sanitary condition. Ability to keep simple records.POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:Required Ability to read and write on a level in keeping with the duties of this position. One-year experience in the inspection, cleaning and maintenance of furniture and fixtures or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Valid State of Texas driver's license.WORKING CONDITIONS: Variances from regular working hours may be necessary to fulfill the responsibilities of the position. Busy working environment with numerous interruptions. Must be eligible for insurability under the college insurance policy.SALARY: $20,665 annually (this is a 12 month position to be paid over 12 months)