What are the responsibilities and job description for the Custodial Maintenance Specialist position at Michigan Technological University?
Job Summary
">This position plays a vital role in maintaining the cleanliness and upkeep of facilities and grounds at Michigan Technological University. The Custodian will be responsible for performing routine and special custodial duties, adhering to schedules and instructions provided, and ensuring a safe and clean environment throughout the facility.
Duties and Responsibilities
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- Sweep, mop, clean, vacuum, wax, and buff various types of floor surfaces.
- Clean and maintain all meeting and conference rooms, hallways, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, offices, labs, stairwells, and other public and work areas.
- Clean washroom floors, walls, and fixtures; sanitize as necessary; replenish soap, paper, and vending products.
- Maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe work area and ensure a safe environment throughout the facility. Remove garbage, paper, and recycling.
- Clean all types of wall and ceiling surfaces.
- Use and maintain various cleaning and maintenance machines, ladders, tools, and equipment.
- Wash windows, clean furniture, dust window sills and ledges, and clean fixtures; change light bulbs in various fixtures inside and out of buildings.
- Maintain building entrances according to conditions by removing snow and ice, applying sand and salt, and removing debris.
- Adhere to current uniform policy.
- Be responsible for minor wall and ceiling repair, including spackling, sanding, and painting.
- Participate in any training necessary to accommodate changes in operation that directly affect regular assigned duties.
- Commit to learning about continuous improvement strategies and applying them to everyday work; actively engage in University continuous improvement initiatives.
- Apply safety-related knowledge, skills, and practices to everyday work.
Requirements
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- A high school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- At least one year of experience as a custodian or equivalent combination of experience.
- Experience maintaining various floor surfaces using auto-scrubbers, burnishers, buffers, carpet extraction vacuums, and other commercial cleaning equipment.
Skills and Qualifications
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- Excellent communication, customer service, and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated ability to use basic internet and web-based applications.
- Demonstrated ability to follow instructions and perform work with minimum supervision.
- Demonstrated ability to work harmoniously with clients, students, and staff in varying situations and in all areas when assigned.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain a clean and safe facility.
- Demonstrated ability to perform general maintenance tasks, including changing lights and bulbs.
- Demonstrated commitment to contribute to a safe work environment.
Work Environment and Physical Demands
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- Stand and walk regularly.
- Talk or hear; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
- Lift and/or move up to 100 pounds frequently.
The employee may be exposed to wet, humid conditions; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; and extreme heat and cold.
