Custodial Worker

Position Summary

Custodial Worker positions maintain the cleanliness of campus buildings and ensure a safe, healthy environment at all times for faculty, staff, students, and visitors. Daily work responsibilities include (but are not limited to): Meet designated APPA cleanliness standards. Clean, dust and wipe fixtures, furniture, surfaces, walls, and windows. Clean restrooms. Refill and clean restroom dispensers. Empty and clean trash and recycling receptacles. Remove trash and recycling from the building. Sweep, mop, and burnish floors. Vacuum, spot clean, and extract carpets. Strip, scrub, and apply cleaners, sealers, and finishes to hard surface floors. Follow all established workplace safety rules and guidelines, including using personal protective equipment (PPE) when required. Responsible for the orderliness and cleanliness of assigned housekeeping closets and equipment storage areas. Perform routine operator maintenance on power equipment and hand tools (e.g. empty, clean, rinse and wash; change belts, hoses, brushes, and bags). Respond to tenant inquiries and requests for service. Report building damage or the need for building repairs. Report and respond to emergency calls for custodial assistance. Lock and unlock buildings as directed—secure buildings when not in use. Report unauthorized occupants or use. Work outside to remove snow, ice, and debris from entrances, steps, and sidewalks. Work overtime, as required, in support of summer operations.

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