2nd Shift Custodial Services Worker

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 29,952 - 36,608; Full time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a Custodian to provide custodial services ensuring clean, sanitary, and safe environments in Blacksburg, Virginia. Key responsibilities include floor maintenance, dusting, and removal of trash in assigned facilities.

Experience in customer service and knowledge of cleaning methods are essential, along with the ability to operate cleaning equipment. This position is eligible for overtime and has a regular appointment type.

Qualifications

• Experience working with the public and/or customer service.
• Knowledge of cleaning methods.
• Ability to comprehend and follow instructions and work independently.
• Must be able to walk and stand extensively; lift, bend, stoop, and perform repetitive motion.
• Must be able to operate electrically powered and manual cleaning equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provide custodial services to assure a clean and safe environment.
• Meet high standards of custodial organization in various facilities.
• Report needed equipment and building repairs.
• Assist with preparation of scheduled events.

Skills

Customer service experience

Knowledge of cleaning methods

Ability to follow instructions

Ability to lift up to 35 lbs

Operation of cleaning equipment

Job description

Job Description

Reporting to the Assistant Manager of 2nd & 3rd Shift Custodial Services, incumbent provides custodial services to assure a clean, sanitary and safe environment in assigned facilities. Responsible for meeting high standards of custodial organization in offices, meeting rooms, public areas, bathrooms and other areas within the facilities. Duties include floor maintenance, dusting, gathering and removal of trash, and snow and ice removal from entrance ways and sidewalks. Reports needed equipment and building repair and any unsafe or unusual custodial situations. Responsible for the care and handling of custodial supplies, equipment and assigned keys. Occasionally assists with the preparation of regularly scheduled events. Designated Emergency Personnel requires employees to report to work during emergency situations and closings.

Required Qualifications

• Experience working with the public and/or customer serviceexperience.
• Knowledge of cleaning method
• Ability to comprehend and follow instructions and work independently.
• Must be able to walk and stand extensively; climb stairs; safelymove or handle up to 35 lbs.; bend, stoop, reach (including reaching above the head to dust), push/pull, perform repetitive motion, twist, and shovel snow.
• Must be able to safely and efficiently operate electrically poweredand manual cleaning equipment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Custodial/cleaning experience in an institutional, or commercial cleaning environment (such as hospitality (hotel/motel), commercial cleaning company, manufacturing, health care facilities, etc.)
• Custodial/cleaning experience working in an educational environment(such as universities/college, school systems, etc.)
• Previous experience operating professional cleaning equipment.

Pay Band

1

Overtime Status

Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Regular

Salary Information

33,280 plus 2,080 shift differential

Hours per week

40

Review Date

Open Until Filled

Additional Information

Normal work hours are 2:00 - 10:30pm, but work hours may vary to meet management and customer needs. Must have a valid driver's license. The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Facilities HR at [e-mail] during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.