Cleaning Team Member

SUMMARY 

Performs general cleaning duties in designated buildings as assigned by Grounds and Custodial Director.  This person must perform exceptional customer service in a fast-paced environment, work well in a team environment, be well-organized, detail oriented and have the ability to multitask.   These functions are performed by the duties outlined below.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES included the following.  Other duties may be assigned.

• Assist with the setup of facilities for meetings, classrooms, conferences, events, etc.
• Clean and sanitize restrooms/bathrooms using established practices and procedure.
• Clean areas around entrances to buildings including snow removal and salting.
• Clean, dust, and wipe furniture, whiteboard, lighting, and accessories; empty/clean wastebaskets and trash containers and refill restroom dispensers.
• Event setup/teardown of facilities for meetings, classrooms, conferences, events, etc.
• Strip, clean, buff and apply floor sealer and floor finish to hard surface floors (where applicable); vacuum and shampoo carpets. Properly use and maintain assigned power equipment and hand tools; auto scrubbers/extractors, high pressure washers, high speed buffers, vacuums, brooms, mops, squeegees, and other related equipment common to the cleaning trade for use on floors, walls, windows, and furniture,
• Safely use ladders when required in work assignments.
• Lock and unlock assigned interior rooms in buildings: 
• Check for unlocked doors and windows, report any unauthorized occupants, turn off lights.
• Operate snow removal equipment including snowbrush, truck/plow, and shoveling as needed.
• Move furniture, equipment, supplies and tools on an incidental basis.
• Wash accessible interior and exterior windows. Use caution around applied vinyl window graphics. Clean blinds. 
• Assist with campus recycling initiatives

• Maintain cleaning operations, improve quality, and build upon the institutions total commitment to student success.  Monitors progress to set goals.
• Respond to work with a timely, professional, respectful, and proactive approach.  
• Assist staff and teams within the Facilities Department with work requests, projects, and daily operations as needed.  Work with customers to resolve problems and answer facility related questions, which may include communicating work-arounds, determining scope, and estimating time of work.   

• Responsible for understanding, supporting and actively demonstrating the College’s beliefs, values, mission and vision and being in agreement to be evaluated by same.

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

CONTACTS AND PURPOSE OF CONTACTS

Internal:Regular contact with Team Leader, frequent contact with college personnel (including staff, administrators, and faculty) and students on daily work assignments. 

External:Contact with vendors and suppliers of material and/or equipment. 

Knowledge of:

Minimum

• Current cleaning methods, materials and equipment
• Basic features within Microsoft Office (Outlook – current version)
• Windows operating system (current version)
• Work request and job ticketing systems; document work as required

Preferred

• Occupational hazards and safety precautions
• Operation, maintenance, and repair of cleaning equipment
• OSHA, MIOSHA, and fire and safety regulations

Skills and Abilities to:

Minimum

• Be an effective and efficient team member
• Read, understand and follow safety procedures
• Listen, question, understand, and carryout oral and written instruction
• Foster a collaborative and productive work environment while recognizing and acknowledging others strengths and weaknesses, maintaining confidentiality, resolving conflict, and encouraging respect among peers
• Be customer service oriented, self-starter, and work under tight timelines with minimal supervision
• Follow guidelines requiring significant and frequent modifications in procedure
• Efficiently and safely perform a variety of custodial service tasks as outlined by team leader and be open to constructive feedback
• Understand and follow work assignments and monitor work performance metrics
• Manage multiple competing-priority projects by utilizing time management techniques
• Work independently and in teams while supporting a diverse population of users
• Provide excellent organizational and interpersonal / human skills
• Perform accurate work without close supervision or oversight 
• Use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, and approaches to problem solving

Education and Experience:

Minimum

• One or more years of related experience
• High School Diploma or G.E.D. Preferred
• Associates degree

Other Skills and Abilities

Ability to present a positive image of the college and the Facilities Department in relationship with others and in one’s personal habits.  Neatness in one’s personal habits and dress in accordance with tasks.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.   Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. 

Mathematical Skills

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, percentages, area, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic math.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. 

Must have a valid driver’s license

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, climb, use hands to finger, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms.  Occasionally will stoop or crouch.  Regularly lift up to twenty-five (25) pounds and occasionally lift fifty (50) pounds. 

The work environment characteristics describes here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to; risk of electrical shock, wet/humid conditions, fumes, extreme heat, outdoor weather, and precarious places. The employee is routinely exposed to toxin or caustic chemicals and moving parts.

This job requires that the employee is occasionally needed to work a flexible schedule to include some weekend and evening work.  The work schedule is determined by coordinating/weighing the available equipment and labor resources against prioritized work requests and pre-planned special events.  Work may be required during unscheduled environmental emergencies, building system failures, or occupant driven cleaning needs. 

“This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required and shall not be construed as declaring the specific duties and responsibilities. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his or her supervision.  The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.”

Jackson College only accepts on-line applications though this system. For assistance with this, please call 517-796-8468.

Please use your legal first and last names on your application.  If you are hired you will have the opportunity to identify and utilize your preferred name.

The Jackson College Nepotism policy prohibits hiring of a relative or someone with a familial relationship to work in the same instructional department, office or administrative unit of the College including spouse, child, stepchild, parent, stepparent or sibling of the employee or spouse, aunt, uncle, niece/nephew, grandparent, grandchild, and members of the same household including domestic partner.

It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess (even if you are repeating it from your resume or cover letter). For instance, do not say, "See Resume or C/V." Your resume, cover letter, and if a degree is required an unofficial transcript must be attached to your application.  Applications will be rejected if incomplete.

When you apply for the position, you will get to the document upload area where you will be given an opportunity to attach your documents such as your vita, transcripts, etc.. Instructions will also be found there.

The College reserves the right to request proof of degree or certification at a later date if these documents are required as part of the qualifications for the position.  

Final candidates will be subject to a criminal background as part of the employment process.

If selected you will be required to complete the US Citizenship and Immigration Services, Employment Eligibility Verification form I-9 and provide documentation verifying identity and eligibility to work in the United States. Jackson College is NOT able to support Visa applications for employment at the college.  Applicants must already be eligible to work in the United States to be considered.

Applicants with disabilities may request accommodation to complete the application and interview process.  Please notify Human Resources at least three (3) working days prior to the date of need.

A copy of Jackson College's Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report is available on the JC Campus Safety & Security website.  The security report contains crime statistics for the previous three years for all of our campus locations and the annual fire safety report, which contains statistics for any reported fires in campus housing units and fire safety systems in these buildings.  Additionally, the report contains policies, available resources and information concerning personal safety, fire safety and reporting procedures for both crimes and fires.

Applicants have rights under Federal employment laws. Jackson College is an Equal Opportunity Employer that actively supports workforce diversity. 

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