Custodial Staff

Fresh Translation Right Here; Decorah (IA); On-site; USD 18,266 - 19,672; Full time

Job summary

A campus facilities management team in Decorah, Iowa is seeking a diligent custodial staff member to maintain cleanliness in common areas and support student life events. Responsibilities include cleaning, maintenance tasks, and potentially directing student workers. Ideal candidates should exhibit strong attention to detail and have effective organizational skills. A high school diploma is preferred but not mandatory. The role involves a blend of indoor and outdoor tasks, ensuring a sanitary environment for students.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented with good time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to follow instructions and understand chemical usage directions.
• Experience working collaboratively with diverse individuals.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness in all areas of the building.
• Assist with campus event setups and conduct annual deep cleaning.
• Direct student workers if in a lead position.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Time management

Organizational skills

Basic computer knowledge

Ability to work with others

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

This position has the opportunity to interact heavily with our students on a daily basis in their common living areas, hallways, lounges, etc. They will help support student life as well as events on campus. This role will primarily be responsible to ensure clean and sanitary conditions for common student residential spaces.

WAGE: $13.26-$14.28

Responsibilities

• The custodial staff maintains building appearance and cleanliness in all areas; lobbies, entrances, classrooms, offices, hallways, kitchens, conference rooms, staircases, study lounges; restrooms, and shower rooms.
• Custodial duties will consist of but not limited to:
  • Unlock/lock building and turn on/off lights
  • Sweep
  • Mop
  • Vacuum
  • Empty trash receptacles and dispose of trash
  • Clean glass
  • Dust surfaces
  • Disinfect fixtures
  • Annual deep cleaning
  • Assist with set-ups for campus events
  • Snow removal
  • Maintain outside entrances year round
  • Recycling
  • Clean restroom and show-room facilities
  • Floor care
  • Other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities

• If this position is a lead position, you will provide guidance and organization to other team members in your building
• You may be asked to direct student and support student workers

Education, Experience and Skills

• Education: High School diploma and/or equivalent preferred but not required
• Training on blood borne pathogens and proper procedures for clean up on hazardous/infectious materials according to OSHA specifications (see supervisor for more information) will be required
• Experience:
  • Must be detailed oriented and have good time management and organizational skills.
  • Basic computer knowledge and operation
  • Proven ability to work with others
  • Must be able to read sufficiently to follow instructions, ability to mix appropriate chemical dilution ratio and understand directions for use.
  • Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationships with students, faculty, staff, alumni, parents, and friends of the college

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Mobility: walk or stand for extended periods of time
• Lifting: ability to lift and carry 50 pounds
• Dexterity: must have a full range of motion including bending, stretching, lifting, and kneeling
• Be available for scheduled shift
• Overtime may be required
• Inside and outside of buildings, spaces may or may not be air conditioned
• Exposure to potentially hazardous chemicals, noise, dust and fumes
• Required to work in restricted places which may require stooping, bending and kneeling
• Buildings and grounds are smoke free