Custodial Worker 1 - SHIFT PREFERENCE, INTERNAL BIDDERS ONLY (First Shift)

Indiana University of Pennsylvania; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University of Pennsylvania is seeking a custodial worker to maintain cleanliness and safety in university facilities. This AFSCME position involves routine cleaning, sanitation, and day-to-day custodial duties, with supervision available for unusual situations.

Work is Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM; the role is essential for operations during emergencies and campus closures, requiring effective communication and cross-cultural abilities to work with diverse students, staff,

Qualifications

• No previous experience and training required.
• Candidates must communicate effectively and perform well in the interview(s).
• Candidates must have communication skills and cross-cultural abilities to maximize their effectiveness with diverse groups of students, colleagues, and community members.

Responsibilities

• Utilize tools and equipment of the custodial trade in the performance of cleaning tasks.
• Sweep, mop, vacuum, scrub, wax, and buff floors.
• Clean, dust, and polish furniture and fixtures.
• Wash and clean windows, walls, and doors.
• Clean toilets, sinks, and mirrors in restrooms; replace restroom supplies.
• Gather and dispose of waste products, recyclable materials, infectious waste, and hazardous materials according to safe material handling guidelines.
• Move furniture and equipment when necessary to perform custodial tasks.
• Secure and maintain cleaning equipment; request, pick up, and store related supplies.
• Report needed repairs to crew leader or supervisor.
• Shovel snow; sweep and clean walkways; assist in keeping immediate outside premises and building entrances in an orderly condition.
• Perform incidental assignments, such as removing ashes, and making simple repairs.
• Document work performed.
• Perform related work as required.

Skills

Effective communication

Cross-cultural sensitivity

Teamwork

Job description

Position Summary & Description

THIS POSITION IS POSTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AFSCME COLLECTIVE BARGAINING UNIT

SUMMARY: This is routine manual work involving themaintenance of cleanliness and safety in state-operated facilities,buildings, and grounds. Employees perform a variety of standard oraseptic cleaning and sanitation tasks and work independently tocomplete the assigned day-to-day custodial duties. Work is subjectto inspection while in progress or upon completion for adherence toestablished standards of cleanliness. Detailed supervisory guidanceand review is provided for new or unusual situations and changes inoperating procedures.

Review the PA Specifications for this Job Title.

The above duties are normal for this position. The omissionof specific statements of duties does not exclude them from theclassification if the work is similar, related, or a logicalassignment for this classification. Other duties may be requiredand assigned.

Essential Duties

• Utilize tools and equipment of the custodial trade in theperformance of cleaning tasks.
• Sweep, mop, vacuum, scrub, wax, and buff floors.
• Clean, dust, and polish furniture and fixtures.
• Wash and clean windows, walls, and doors.
• Clean toilets, sinks, and mirrors in restrooms; replacerestroom supplies.
• Gather and dispose of waste products, recyclable materials,infectious waste, and hazardous materials according to safematerial handling guidelines.
• Move furniture and equipment when necessary to performcustodial tasks.
• Secure and maintain cleaning equipment; request, pick up, andstore related supplies.
• Report needed repairs to crew leader or supervisor.
• Shovel snow; sweep and clean walkways; assist in keepingimmediate outside premises and building entrances in an orderlycondition.
• Perform incidental assignments, such as removing ashes, andmaking simple repairs.
• Document work performed.
• Perform related work as required.

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Position Qualifications

Minimum Experience and Training

• No previous experience and training required.

Required Skills and Knowledge

• Candidates must communicate effectively and perform well in theinterview(s).
• Candidates must have communication skills and cross-culturalabilities to maximize their effectiveness with diverse groups ofstudents, colleagues, and community members.

Salary

The salary for this position is determined by the AFSCME Collective Bargaining Agreement.

This position is considered an essential employee as defined bythe AFSCME Council 13 Master Agreement, Appendix R. Essentialemployees are personnel specifically designated by IndianaUniversity of Pennsylvania (IUP) whose presence at work ismandatory to maintain critical operations, safety, care, orfacility protection during emergency situations, severe weatherevents, or official office closings.