Custodial Services Worker

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (VT); Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 29,952 - 36,608; Full time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is looking for a Custodial Worker in Blacksburg, Virginia. The role involves maintaining cleanliness in assigned facilities, including offices, meeting rooms, and public areas. Candidates must have the ability to comprehend instructions and safely operate cleaning equipment. Work hours are Monday to Friday from 6 am to 2:30 pm, and a criminal background check is required. The position is non-exempt and eligible for overtime, with a yearly salary of $33,280.

Qualifications

• Must be able to walk and stand extensively.
• Must be willing to learn heavy floor care equipment.
• Criminal background check required.

Responsibilities

• Provide services to maintain a clean, sanitary environment.
• Responsible for floor maintenance and trash removal.
• Reports unsafe situations and needed repairs.

Skills

Ability to comprehend and follow instructions

Manual cleaning equipment operation

Ability to handle up to 35 lbs

Customer service experience

Tools

Electrically powered cleaning equipment

Manual cleaning equipment

Job description

Job Description

Reporting to a Custodial Services Supervisor, the Custodial Worker provides services to assure a clean, sanitary and safe environment in assigned facilities. Responsible for meeting high standards of cleanliness in offices, meeting rooms, public areas, bathrooms, custodial closets, and other areas. 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 situations. Responsible for the care and handling of custodial supplies, equipment and assigned keys. Occasionally assists with the preparation of regularly scheduled events.

This position is designated Emergency Personnel, requiring employees to report to work during emergency situations, closings, and per supervisor's instructions.

Must have a criminal background check.

Normal work hours are Monday-Friday 6am-2:30pm, but work hours may vary to meet management and customer needs.

Required Qualifications

• Ability to comprehend and follow instructions, and properly use or learn to use cleaning chemicals and agents, including dilution and dispensing systems.
• Must be able to walk and stand extensively; climb stairs; safely move 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 powered and manual cleaning equipment.
• Must be willing and able to learn the use of heavy floor care equipment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with the public and/or customer service experience.
• Knowledge and experience with various cleaning methods.
• 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.

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

Pay Band

1

Overtime Status

Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Regular

Salary Information

$33,280

Hours per week

40

Review Date

Open Until Filled

Equal Employment Opportunity

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