Job Summary
Department-Specific Responsibilities
- Keeps buildings and facilities in clean and orderly condition.
- Performs daily cleaning of restrooms and showers in the student living spaces.
- Vacuums hallways in student living spaces.
- Maintains daily the public spaces of our residential areas.
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 levelWORK EXPERIENCE
Preferred
Some custodial experienceSKILLS
Required
Ability to work in a safe and efficient mannerProficient communication skillsMaintains a high degree of professionalismDemonstrates time management and priority setting skillsDemonstrates a high commitment to qualityPossesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environmentSeeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialtyHighly thorough and dependableDemonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressureExcellent organizational skillsAbility to represent the company with external constituentsAbility to drive multiple projects to successful completionStrong listening skillsAbility to build strong customer relationshipsKnowledge 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-borne pathogens; 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 managementAbility to interact and communicate with a wide variety of peopleAbility to perform work that requires medium to heavy physical effortAbility to understand and follow oral and written instructionsAbility to work in team environmentAbility to work with wide variety of cultures and backgroundsWorking 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 oneself in low level positions, detect a variety of chemicals and / or gases. The person in this role must be able to move objects weighing to 50 pounds multiple times per shift. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.
Must be available 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
Advertised Salary
15.91 per hour
Indiana University is currently paying a shift premium of $0.50 per hour on top of the regular hourly rate to Custodian - Foundational for hours worked between 3 : 00 PM and 8 : 00 AM, provided at least 6 hours are worked between those times.
Work Hours
40 hours per week, 4 : 00 PM - 12 : 30 AM or 9 : 00 PM-5 : 30 AM with varying days off
Benefits Overview
For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including :
Comprehensive medical and dental insuranceHealth savings account with generous IU contributionsHealthcare and dependent care flexible spending accountsBasic group life insurance paid by IUVoluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insuranceBase retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vestingVoluntary supplemental retirement plan optionsTuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each yearGenerous paid time off plansPaid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer eventsEmployee 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 opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring.See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.
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