What are the responsibilities and job description for the Custodian position at University of Saint Joseph?

SUMMARY

This position works with the Facilities team to maintain the overall appearance and cleanliness of the University of Saint Joseph. May be assigned to set up and break down meeting rooms and catering spaces to meet the needs of the University events operation.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs custodial duties including but not limited to:

Bathrooms – complete cleaning and sanitizing

Floors – mopping, vacuuming, stripping, waxing, buffing, extracting carpets

Fixtures – clean and polish

Dusting including high dusting

Detail cleaning

Removal of trash and recycling to approved areas

Window cleaning

Function room set up and breakdown

Deliver packages and supplies

Move furniture

Special Events:

Daily set up of tables and chairs for special events.

Break down and storing tables and chairs as needed.

Moving tables and chairs between buildings as needed to fulfill requests.

Meet with events coordinators for planning and execution of special events.

Time management is essential when executing multiple events in a day.

Some weekends and on-call may be required.

Assists in light building maintenance, including but not limited to:

Changing light bulbs

Changing filters

Minor repairs

Perform weather related grounds clean-up as needed, including but not limited to snow removal.

Swimming Pool maintenance - place chemicals in pool and vacuum pool

Notifies Lead Custodian or other member of management of any safety issues

Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience

High school diploma or equivalent

Other Qualifications

Ability to function independently while operating effectively within a team environment
Ability to interact effectively with students and co-workers
Cultural competency to work with diverse student and/or employee population
Professional, courteous demeanor and appearance; ability to engage positively and work professionally with students, faculty, staff and administration and represent the University professionally to the public
Commitment to the mission of the University of Saint Joseph
Physical ability to perform essential functions of the position, as noted with or without reasonable accommodation

Physical Requirements The physical requirements and description of the work environment are representative of what 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.
Physical Activity	Approximate Percentage of Time Spent in this Activity (Minimal, Some, Substantial)
Bending	Substantial
Climbing (e.g. stairs)	Substantial
Keyboarding	Minimal
Kneeling	Some
Lifting (indicate maximum weight)	Substantial (Up to 50 lbs)
Reaching	Substantial
Sitting	Some
Standing	Substantial
Using Telephone	Minimal
Walking	Substantial
Other (please explain): __Ability to use various equipment as required.__	Substantial
Work Environment (a brief description) This is a university setting where the needs of the students, faculty and staff are paramount. This is a team oriented work environment. There is also a fair amount of independent work. Safety is a focus. Working safe and being able to identify safety concerns and communicating them to leadership.

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What are the responsibilities and job description for the Custodian position at University of Saint Joseph?

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience

Physical Requirements

Physical Activity

Approximate Percentage of Time Spent in this Activity

Bending

Climbing (e.g. stairs)

Keyboarding

Kneeling

Lifting (indicate maximum weight)

Reaching

Sitting

Standing

Using Telephone

Walking

Other (please explain):

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