Building Attendant

The Claremont Colleges Services; California (MO); On-site; USD 27,552 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits-eligible position

Uniform provided

Job summary

A higher education institution in California is seeking a Building Attendant. This full-time role involves cleaning educational facilities and ensuring they remain safe and orderly. Duties include performing various cleaning tasks, maintaining supplies, and responding to emergencies. The ideal applicant will have experience in custodial work, possess good physical stamina, and demonstrate commitment to quality customer service. This position is essential for on-campus operations and requires working typical hours from Friday to Tuesday.

Qualifications

• Preferred at least one year of paid employment experience in custodial or building maintenance.
• Ability to work well without continuous supervision.
• A valid California Driver's License may be required.

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain facilities in a safe and orderly condition.
• Perform furniture set-up and breakdown for events.
• Dispose of trash and maintain supply closets.

Skills

Knowledge of cleaning supplies and equipment

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Customer service skills

Ability to follow instructions

Ability to work without supervision

Education

Any combination of education, training and experience

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Job description

**Job Posting Title:**Building Attendant**Job Description:**Job Description:**Title of Job:** Building AttendantPOSITION SUMMARY:The Building Attendant independently performs duties related to the housekeeping operations of the College. Performs routine and non-routine duties, participates in set-up and breakdown for special events and moves furniture. The Building Attendant is expected to safely use and maintain all related cleaning equipment and perform a variety of tasks requiring physical dexterity, safe work practices, and a knowledge of cleaning chemicals, methods, procedures, supplies and equipment. Maintain facilities in a clean, orderly, and safe condition.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:* Clean offices, classrooms, science facilities, lecture halls, athletic facilities, rest rooms and residential quarters; performs periodic and annual cleaning services/duties.* Clean toilets, urinals, windows, furnishings, and light fixtures; change light bulbs, sweeps, and vacuums. Dusts and polishes a variety of surfaces and washes walls. Cleans and disinfects a variety of surfaces. Cleans writing surfaces and erasers.* Scrub and refinish floors and carpets; refinish hard, resilient, and wood floors; operates mechanical floor cleaners, polishers, and carpet cleaning equipment.* Dispose of trash and other debris.* Remove graffiti.* Perform furniture set-up and breakdown for meetings and special events; move furniture, such as desks, chairs, mattresses, and other furniture.* Services dispensing machines; activates and deactivates electronic alarm systems, secures facilities.* Requests for cleaning supplies and materials. Maintains well-stocked and organized supply closets and carts. May perform minor repairs, including minor plumbing, mechanical or electrical repairs, which may include replacing washers in simple basin faucets, replacing light bulbs, or tightening window or door hinges, knobs, locks.* Submit weekly work orders for campus related needs such as safety hazards. maintenance and cleaning needs and projects.* Participate in emergency response activities.* Respond to emergency situations, including turning off water and gas and other appropriate actions.* Perform other duties as assigned.REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS**Education and Experience:**Education: Any combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and ability for the position.Experience: Preferred at least one year of paid employment experience in custodial or building maintenance assignment(s).Licenses Certifications: May require a valid California Driver's License and possess and maintain a driving record acceptable to the Colleges' insurance carrier.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:* Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of maintenance, use, safe operation and repair of cleaning supplies, tools, and equipment, knowledge of cleaning chemicals and safe working practices and procedures.* Ability to learn proper use of fire extinguishers.* Ability to stand, walk, bend, climb, push, pull, stoop, twist, stretch, lift up to 50 pounds from floor to waist level without assistance, climb ladders up to 20 feet with assistance and up to 10 feet unassisted, and be able to work on feet for prolonged periods of time.* Ability to effectively and efficiently clean and maintain an assigned area within a predetermined time schedule.* Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions in English.* Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.* Ability to work well without continuous supervision.* A willingness and ability to work overtime in emergency situations.* Demonstrated commitment to and proven skills in providing quality customer service.* Ability to maintain open channels of communication with students, faculty, staff, and off campus constituents.* Ability to respond promptly to customer inquiries.* Ability to handle and resolve customer complaints.* Ability to direct requests and unresolved issues to the appropriate resource for resolution.* Ability to learn internal processes and report details of inquiries, comments, complaints, and actions taken to the appropriate resource for resolution.* Ability to effectively work individually or in teams as well as with diverse groups.* Ability to take initiative and follow-up on matters as needed and as appropriate.* Ability to work effectively in a service-oriented environment subject to frequently changing priorities.* Ability to observe and practice safe working habits.Remote Work Eligibility:**Category A:**All staff positions, regardless of remote work eligibility, require an initial 30-calendar-day on-campus work period. Based on an evaluation by the supervisor and area Vice President, this position is classified as Category A as defined in the College’s , without ad-hoc remote work flexibility. Your position is essential to on-campus operations and requires you to work exclusively on campusYour standard working hours will generally be from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Friday through Tuesday, though these hours may vary depending on departmental and College needs. All remote work arrangements, including ad-hoc remote work, must be approved by the direct supervisor, area Cabinet member, and Human Resources, and are subject to periodic review based on institutional needs. These arrangements are neither guaranteed nor considered entitlements and may change due to factors such as employee performance, evolving business needs, or changes to the position.Physical Requirements:* Ability to safely lift 50 pounds, unassisted to waist level.* Ability to stand, walk, bend, climb, push, pull, stoop, twist, grasp hand tools, climb ladders up to 20 feet with assistance and ten feet unassisted; ability to work on feet for prolonged periods of time.* Ability to move through limited access spaces.* Must be able to satisfactorily complete a post-offer physical exam.* The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.* The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Hours:Regular office hours are Friday - Tuesday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. However, days and hours may vary due to the needs of the department or the College.Classification:This is a non-exempt, full-time, benefits-eligible position.Salary:$20.00-$22.00/hour.Grooming and Appearance:The College always seeks to maintain a neat and professional image. A uniform is provided and required. Use of personal protective equipment and other safety equipment will be provided when required by an assignment. Good personal hygiene is requiredReports To:This position reports to the Custodial Services Manager.Additional Information:*This job description defines the essential job duties of the position. Harvey Mudd College expects that employees hired for this position can perform the essential functions of the job without imposing risk of substantial harm to the health or safety of themselves or others. It may also include marginal functions, generally defined within Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act.**Regular employment at the College is for no specified period; conditions and status of employment (hours, pay, title, duties, etc.) are subject to change at any time. Employment is at-will and employees, and likewise the College, are free to end the employment relationship at any time, for any reason, with or without notice or cause, unless otherwise prohibited by law.*Harvey Mudd College is an