Custodian/Maintenance

JOB TITLE: Custodian/General Maintenance

DEPARTMENT: Facilities & Services

REPORTS TO: Custodial Lead and Director of Facilities & Maintenance

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

Primarily responsible for ensuring that the facilities of the university are properly maintained, repaired and cleaned.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Hiring, training, developing and supervising student employees to assist with the daily maintenance and housekeeping needs which will include:
• • Modeling passion in work no matter the task, and demonstrating by example, that our work is a reflection of our Creator, and a direct response to the gifts He has given and the opportunities He provides, emphasizing the stewardship of our resources in service to His kingdom
  • Inspire in students a strong work ethic and pursuit of excellence in their work.
  • Providing annual training for all new student employees and refresher training for those returning.
  • Matching student schedules to the times and locations that fit the best and then working alongside of them for the time it takes the students to learn the expectations well.
  • Check in on a regular basis and find times to work with the students who work evening hours to ensure it is going well and they are meeting expectations.
  • Communicating with the faculty and staff working in office spaces and buildings where student employees are assigned, in order to gather feedback and determine if any additional training or adjustments need to be made in the work performed by student employees.
• Vacuuming and mopping floors as necessary.
• Emptying garbage cans, spot-cleaning carpets, dusting and polishing hallways and lobbies.
• Cleaning bathrooms, dusting furniture, washing windows.
• Provide light maintenance in response to assigned work orders.
• Maintaining equipment as necessary.
• Occasional painting or assisting other facilities staff with set up for events as required depending on campus projects.
• Performs other duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• A clear understanding and commitment to the Reformed perspective and mission of Dordt University and ability to clearly articulate and communicate the mission effectively.
• Ability to express an active Christian commitment, which shall include identification with a local organized church that holds to beliefs that are consistent with the mission of the university.
• Prospective members of the Dordt University community are expected to agree with its sexuality, gender identity, and sexual conduct policy which can be found on the DU website (contact the HR Office if you need additional information).
• Basic knowledge of housekeeping/mechanical equipment.
• Some manual and physical skills are necessary to move furniture when cleaning, or setting up tables, chairs and other support equipment for special events. The ability to climb ladders on occasion to reach different heights may also be necessary.
• Manual skills sufficient to use cleaning machines.
• Verbal communication and leadership skills needed for overseeing a group of student workers.
• Planning skills sufficient for scheduling and planning work projects.
• Physical skills necessary for carrying supplies and moving equipment (should be able to lift weights up to 30-50 pounds when necessary).
• Must be self-motivated and have the ability to work without supervision.