What are the responsibilities and job description for the Custodian position at Hendrix College?
The facilities custodial staff at Hendrix College is an exceptional crew of dedicated individuals who keep the inside of buildings and residence halls looking their best.
POSITION SUMMARY: Provides routine cleaning of buildings, furniture and equipment on a daily basis and conducts routine housekeeping tasks in accordance with established standards and instruction. The Custodian works under the direct supervision of the Custodial Supervisor.
JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Hendrix College strives to maintain an environment free from discrimination and harassment, where members of the Hendrix Community treat each other with respect, dignity and courtesy. The College adheres to the principle of equal educational and employment opportunity without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or national origin.
POSITION SUMMARY: Provides routine cleaning of buildings, furniture and equipment on a daily basis and conducts routine housekeeping tasks in accordance with established standards and instruction. The Custodian works under the direct supervision of the Custodial Supervisor.
JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Sweep, mop and scrub floors, stairs (inside and outside buildings) and other surfaces.
- Must keep all dispensers appropriately filled.
- Use light and heavy (industrial type) floor machines and attachments.
- Scrub, strip and w ax floors using heavy (industrial type) powered scrubber and buffers.
- Vacuum rugs/carpets in offices and public areas. Shampoo rugs/carpets periodically using heavy vacuum cleaner and rug shampooing machine.
- Clean and dust furniture, exhibit cases, pictures, door trim and chalkboards.
- Clean, equipment and scrubbers and change brushes, pads, rollers, buffers and other attachments.
- Wash window sills, glass in corridor doors, and clean blinds.
- Wash and/or clean interior wall s paces while working on ladders.
- Clean and service lavatories, toilet rooms and restrooms.
- Collect trash and debris and place in collection area for removal by Facilities personnel.
- Replace liners in wastebaskets and trash containers.
- Move heavy furniture, supplies and miscellaneous equipment, as directed.
- Submit workorders for needed repairs (doors, door checks, furniture lights, faucets, etc.).
- Must adhere to all safety standards and work practices established by Facilities Management.
- Perform a number of special projects related to various aspects of the Facilities Management.
- Complete and/or maintain department records and forms relating to the housekeeping operation.
- Conduct routine building inspections to assess needs.
- Performs specialized tasks during adverse weather conditions and college closures. In the event of unscheduled closures due to weather events and/or other circumstances, serves as “essential personnel” for re opening the college.
- Must complete all required training as scheduled.
- Perform other duties, as assigned.
- Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to read, write and follow oral and written instructions.
- Ability to bend, stoop, climb ladders, move and/or push/pull equipment.
- Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
- Must be dependable, punctual and have a good attendance record.
- Must be able to work overtime and/or weekends, when required.
Hendrix College strives to maintain an environment free from discrimination and harassment, where members of the Hendrix Community treat each other with respect, dignity and courtesy. The College adheres to the principle of equal educational and employment opportunity without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or national origin.
