What are the responsibilities and job description for the Facilities Custodial Assistant (GA) position at Bob Jones University?
Company: BJU Inc.
Summary: Under general supervision, serve independently or alongside the facilities staff to perform a wide variety of custodial and maintenance functions in order to provide a clean, orderly and safe environment. This 12-month GA position is available to those pursuing post-graduate studies at Bob Jones University.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Sustaining campus appearance and cleanliness through proper techniques and attention to detail
- Reporting and responding to emergency calls for custodial assistance
- Identifying areas of need and responding with appropriate supplies/equipment
- Performing preventative maintenance in and around facilities
- Maintaining assigned equipment including: buffers, vacuums, mops, brooms, etc. . . .
- Following instructions regarding use of chemicals and supplies
- Maintaining general tasks including:
- Floor maintenance (sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, etc.)
- Restroom upkeep (cleaning according to established procedures and replenishing paper products)
- Trash and recycling disposal in accordance with established procedures
- Facilitating open communication with managers and other coworkers, reporting essential details or concerns when necessary
- Being an appropriate steward of assigned facility by performing any other tasks appointed
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
- Capacity to effectively accomplish assigned cleaning duties independently or in a team setting
- Knowledge of or willingness to learn proper cleaning techniques
- Knowledge of or willingness to learn hazards and safety methods related to custodial operations
- Physical and mental capabilities in the following areas: interpersonal skills, attention to detail, following directions, memory and comprehension, evaluating, and organizing
- Ability to navigate Microsoft Excel and Word
An applicant must be a born-again Christian who has a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Each applicant must agree with and affirm the Bob Jones University creed, mission (see https://www.bju.edu/about/creed-mission.php) and core biblical doctrines regarding areas such as the Bible, the triune God, man and salvation, etc. Employees are expected to maintain a conservative lifestyle and support Bob Jones University’s positions on issues such as beverage alcohol and addictive substances, creation, marriage and human sexuality and the sanctity of life, etc., (https://www.bju.edu/about/positions.php). Employees are to be active members of a local Bible believing church which holds orthodox theology. Applicants must be committed to providing students an excellent, world-class education from a biblical worldview.
