What are the responsibilities and job description for the Custodian, Indiana Memorial Union position at Indiana University Bloomington?

Job Summary

The IMU Custodial Team ensures the building is clean and welcoming for all visitors. The Custodian is responsible for maintaining cleanliness throughout the facility, contributing to a safe and pleasant environment.

General Responsibilities

Cleans floors, ramps, and stairs by sweeping, wet mopping / dust mopping, scrubbing, or vacuuming them.
Services, cleans, and supplies restrooms.
Gathers and empties recycling and trash.
Cleans and polishes fixtures.
Replaces light bulbs.
Cleans windows, glass partitions, and mirrors using soapy water or other cleaners, sponges, and squeegees.
Mixes water and detergents or acids in containers to prepare cleaning solutions, according to specifications.
Dusts furniture, walls, machines, and equipment.
Steam cleans or shampoos carpets.
Strips, seals, finishes, and polishes floors.
Cleans, replaces, and hangs blinds, drapes, and entrance mats.
Collects and delivers soiled items.
Clears sidewalks, drives, and adjacent areas.
Shovels snow.
Locks, unlocks, and secures buildings.
Maintains awareness of building sand facilities, reports abnormalities or security concerns.
Identifies and reports needed building repairs.
Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Assists with snow removal activities as necessary.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

Required

General knowledge at the high school level.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Preferred

Some custodial experience.

SKILLS

Required

Ability to work in a safe and efficient manner.

Proficient in English written and verbal communication skills.

Maintains a high degree of professionalism.

Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills.

Demonstrates a high commitment to quality.

Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment.

Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty.

Highly thorough and dependable.

Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure.

Excellent organizational skills.

Ability to represent the company with external constituents.

Ability to drive multiple projects to successful completion.

Strong verbal communication and listening skills.

Ability to build strong customer relationships.

Knowledge of cleaning procedures and equipment and have ability to operate and use standard cleaning equipment and materials.

Some knowledge of standard kitchen practices and sanitation methods (for positions in food service facility).

Ability to follow safe work practices in biohazard and / or hazardous waste clean-up (i.e. blood bornepathogens; toxic, reactive, explosive and ignitable laboratory wastes, corrosive wastes from cleaning operations; other miscellaneous wastes from across campus). May involve training and tests in hazardous waste management.

Ability to interact and communicate with a wide variety of people.

Ability to perform work that requires medium to heavy physical effort.

Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Ability to work in team environment.

Ability to work with wide variety of cultures and backgrounds.

Working Conditions / Demands

This role requires the ability to remain in a stationary position as well as the ability to move about the workplace for long durations. It requires effective communication, the ability to operate machinery, tools, and controls. The role requires the ability to ascend / descend ladders / stairs, and to position one's self in low level positions, detect a variety of chemicals and / or gases. The role requires the ability to ascend to rooftops and move in tight spaces to perform and complete inspections. The person in the role must have the ability to move and transfer equipment weighing up to 50 pounds. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

This role requires availability to work during inclement weather (i.e. snow and ice) when weather emergencies dictate that the department is needed to take care of the campus.

Work Location

Bloomington, Indiana

This is an in-person position.

Advertised Salary

16.55 per hour

Work Hours

First shift : Monday - Friday, 5 : 00 AM - 1 : 30 PM

Benefits Overview

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including :

Comprehensive medical and dental insurance

Health savings account with generous IU contributions

Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts

Basic group life insurance paid by IU

Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance

Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting

Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options

Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses

10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year

Generous paid time off plans

Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.

Job Classification

Career Level : Foundational

FLSA : Nonexempt

Job Function : Engineering, Trades & Facility

Job Family : Custodial

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Posting Disclaimer

This posting is scheduled to close at 11 : 59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status. Indiana University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission, as required by Title IX. Questions or complaints regarding Title IX may be referred to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights or the university Title IX Coordinator. See Indiana University’s Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.

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