Custodian
- Waukesha, WI, United States
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Job details
- Posting language
- English
Original job description
Carroll University is hiring for Full-Time Custodian positions, Monday through Friday. We have openings on three shifts:
- 4:00am - 12:30pm
- 5:00am - 1:30pm
- 6:00pm - 2:30am
As a Custodian , you play a vital role in maintaining a clean, safe, and healthy environment for our employees and visitors. This position performs a variety of cleaning and maintenance tasks to ensure our facilities meet the highest standards of hygiene and appearance. This important work directly impacts the well-being and productivity of everyone who uses our spaces.
Carroll University offers competitive benefits, such as:
- 4+ weeks of vacation time
- Sick Time
- Tuition Remission for employees spouses and dependent children
- 16 Paid Holidays
- Retirement Contribution and Matches
- Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage
Responsibilities:
- Demonstrate proper and effective cleaning methods in accordance with the quality control checklist
- Clean, sweep, vacuum, mop, scrub and wax floors, stairs and other surfaces
- Clean and service lavatories and shower room facilities
- Use light and heavy duty cleaning equipment and attachments
- Report items and equipment that needs repair (doors, furniture, lights, and faucets, etc.)
- Follow and comply with all safety and work rules and regulations, opens and closes, locks and unlocks facilities as needed
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Educational and/or Experience
- High school graduate (diploma/GED) preferred
- Knowledge of proper use and disposal of hazardous chemicals and products
- Knowledge of bodily fluid cleanup and proper protection
- Knowledge of all floor types, such as wood, vinyl and ceramic tile as well as carpet fibers, weaves and backings
- Three years of experience in a related field preferred
Human Relations Skills
- Ability to be flexible and prioritize work in a consistently changing environment.
- Establish and maintain working relationships with employees, staff, and faculty and campus visitors.
- Follow oral and/or written instructions.
- Communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
- Ability to work as part of a team and independently as required.
Physical Demands
- Considerable physical activity is required. Requires heavy physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects up to 50 pounds. Physical work is primary part (more than 70%) of job.
- Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.
- Work may involve moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.
- Work in all types of weather and temperatures both indoors (temperature variation in campus buildings) and outdoors (precipitation and various temperatures).
- Frequent and repetitive bending, twisting, reaching, pushing, and pulling are required.
- Use proper lifting (up to 15 pounds) and safety techniques while climbing ladders.
Other Requirements
- Shift changes and/or weekend work may be required by your supervisor based on departmental and University needs
- Valid motor vehicle license and be insurable under the University's insurance plan preferred
- Candidates must be willing and able to support and advance the University mission.
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Skills
- Maintain working relationships
- Heavy lifting