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Custodian

  • Waukesha, WI, United States

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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

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