What are the responsibilities and job description for the Facility Attendant position at Spelman College?
Position Summary
The position is responsible for the overall cleanliness and upkeep of an assigned Residence Hall area and reports to a Facility Attendant Team Leader.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Sweep, mop and scrub floors, stairs (inside and outside buildings) and other surfaces;
- Clean and dust furniture, exhibit cases, pictures, door trims and chalkboards;
- Wash window sills, glass in corridors and glass in telephone booths;
- Wash glass and trim in entrance doors;
- Clean and service lavatories, toilet rooms and restrooms;
- Provide exemplary customer service to both internal and external customers;
- Replace liners in wastebaskets and trash containers;
- Report items that need repair (doors, door checks, furniture lights, and faucets);
- Collect and place in container or plastic bags trash and debris, place trash in collection area for removal by sanitation trucks;
- Wash and/or clean interior wall spaces by hand using ladders as required;
- Wash and replace Venetian blinds and wash ceiling fixtures, using ladders as required;
- Vacuum rugs in office and public areas.
Required Qualifications
Must have a High School Diploma or GED or provide proof of current enrollment in an accredited GED Program which must be completed within one (1) year of employment.
The incumbent must possess excellent interpersonal skills and be able to interact in a diverse community and be able to adapt to changing situations.
Good oral and written communication skills required, with the ability to read and interpret documents such as operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Must have the ability to speak effectively when interacting with the Spelman community and the public.
The incumbent must be able to utilize e-mail systems such as Lotus Notes or Outlook.
This position may require driving.
Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test.
Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test.
Preferred Qualifications
A minimum of two years of related work experience is preferred.
Basic computer skills using the Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Excel) are preferred.
Basic computer skills using the Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Excel) are preferred.
Certifications, Licenses, Restrictions
Current valid Georgia Driver’s License preferred.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: stand and walk for prolonged periods of time, use hands to handle cleaning supplies, talk, and hear. The employee is frequently required to: reach with hands and arms, stoop or climb or crawl, and smell. The employee is occasionally required to: sit, and lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.
Shift
Days
% Travel Required
0%
Full Time/Part Time
Full-time
Work Location/Schedule:
This position requires onsite work and is not eligible for remote work.
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Number of Vacancies
1
Anticipated Candidate Start Date
Position End Date
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
SC0769P
Posting Open Date
03/10/2025
Posting Closing Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
EEO Statement
Spelman College is an EEO/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Title IX Employer and we participate in E-Verify. We are a smoke-free campus.
