Custodial Worker

Job Summary

Custodial Worker

Do you love knowing your work makes a difference at USC? Do you love something new every day you go to work?
Look no further The Custodial Worker is a staff member of University Housing who is responsible for the quality of living in a designated residence hall(s) at the University of South Carolina.

Primary duties Maintains wood, ceramic tile, cement, brick, and linoleum floors Responds to emergencies to include extracting water from floors and carpeted areas during flooding in order to prevent water damage Assists with the preparation for and clean-up of University special events Applies total quality management/continuous improvement principles and processes
Perks: Competitive Salary + Some of the BEST benefits you can find 15 Paid Vacation Days 15 Paid Sick Days 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday) Work-Life-Balance: pay with a work week An engaging and collaborative environment. Our Residence Halls are close to the iconic USC Horseshoe, surrounded by amenities, so youll love where you work Minimum Qualifications 1 year related experience or equivalency. Preferred Qualifications Drivers license preferred. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Thorough knowledge of floor care and carpet care procedures and experience in operating motorized equipment. Ability to work independently and with team members. Knowledge and skill of industrial custodial duties and institutional regulations. Ability to carry out duties in a timely manner. Ability to use housekeeping chemicals according to label instructions and in a safe manner, including proper disposal of chemicals. Knowledge of blood-borne pathogens and material safety data sheets. Job Duties Job Duty Maintains wood, ceramic tile, cement, brick, and linoleum floors by sweeping, dust mopping, damp mopping, scrubbing or stripping, finishing, waxing, and buffing by using wet and dry stripping methods, utilizing buffer machines, wet/dry vacuums, roto-washers, and extractors and maintains carpeted floors by vacuuming, bonneting, pre-treating stains, and shampooing using dry powder and extraction methods in order to maintain a safe, clean, and attractive environment and keep up the property value of the flooring in assigned buildings. Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 50 Job Duty Responds to emergencies to include extracting water from floors and carpeted areas using wet/dry vacuums and/or carpet shampooer/extractor and blower machines, and moving furniture during flooding in order to prevent water damage. Provides a higher level of custodial work when necessary in research lab facilities, post-construction sites, flooded or otherwise damaged buildings, when called upon for catastrophic events such as providing evacuee facilities; working at different locations as necessary to fill in for absent employees or to alleviate overload conditions; and responding to emergency weekend and/or hazardous weather plan call-backs. Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 15 Job Duty Assists with the preparation for and clean-up of University special events, including setting up and taking down chairs and tables, egressing the location before and after the event, providing additional recycling and waste receptacles, and removing trash and recycling materials after the event. Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 10 Job Duty Applies total quality management/continuous improvement principles and processes by attending training and meetings; providing on the job training to new and temporary employees; working in teams to provide quality services in a timely manner; sharing information and suggesting improvements in work methods; trouble shooting problems and reporting difficulties to supervisor; communicating with faculty, staff, students, building liaisons, and campus visitors as necessary in order to keep management informed of incidents, issues, and needs; to provide a high level of customer service; and to share best practices and resolve problems with the custodial services areas. Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 10 Job Duty Assists with fulfilling the Custodial Services mission by performing custodial duties when necessary to include, but not limited to, high and low dusting, vacuuming, washing walls, mopping and scrubbing floors, wiping down surfaces (wood, glass, plastic, Formica, tile, slate, granite, ceramic, blackboard, and white board) shampooing carpets, sweeping, polishing floors and furniture, collecting and removing trash and recycled materials, and any other cleaning work necessary in activity rooms, canteens, classrooms, computer and network labs, conference rooms, elevators, entrances, halls, functions rooms, kitchens, lounges, offices, restrooms, stairways, study halls, and laundry rooms adhering to University policies and procedure, applicable standards for the specific type of location being cleaned, safety codes, and OSHA regulations and using applicable equipment and appropriate cleaning supplies in order to maintain a safe, clean, and attractive environment, and keep up the property value of the assigned buildings. Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 5 Job Duty Perform administrative related tasks to include completing work orders and safety data sheets and incident reports as necessary to communicate needs and/or to indicate completed work assignments, accidents, equipment damage or failure, and any other relevant issues; requesting and restocking supplies and equipment from supervisor using various supply sheets and request forms to maintain adequate supplies; daily inspection of equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation of equipment; and completes/maintains accurate daily labor sheets and leave requests. Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 5 Job Duty Perform other duties as assigned Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 5 Position Attributes Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR Drug and Alcohol Testing.

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