Custodian

Furman University; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Furman University is seeking a Custodian to maintain the cleanliness and overall appearance of university buildings, including interiors and exterior walkways within 20 feet of the premises.

The role requires responsibility for cleaning tasks, equipment handling, and assisting with set-up for events, while following safety procedures and reporting issues to supervision.

Qualifications

• High School graduation or GED with 1-2 years experience in related field.
• Ability to read and understand written instructions and product labels.
• Ability to operate basic cleaning equipment.
• Ability to complete work independently.

Responsibilities

• Maintain overall appearance by cleaning floors, showers, glass, and surfaces.
• Assist set-up and break down for meetings and events as needed.
• Refer work orders to Facilities Services when repairs cannot be completed in-house.
• Coordinate work schedules with building coordinators and occupants.
• Inspect building for unsafe conditions and report or correct as needed.
• Maintain custodial storage rooms and equipment.
• Follow safety procedures and participate in safety programs.
• Communicate with supervisor and coworkers about tasks and progress.

Skills

Read instructions

Operate cleaning equipment

Independent work

Education

High School / GED

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Job description

Custodian

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Job Title:

Custodian

Job Family:

Service Workers

Full-Time/Part-Time:

Full time

Pay Type:

Hourly

Department:

Custodial Second Shift A

Job Summary:

To maintain the cleanliness and overall appearance of Furman'sbuildings, except the dining and residence halls, including theinterior, windows and the entrances and walkways within 20 feet ofthe buildings.

Job Description:

Responsibilities:

• 1. Maintains the overall appearance by:
  • Waxing, buffing, dusting, sweeping and mopping or vacuumingfloors and stairs.
  • Cleaning and disinfecting showers, sinks, drains, and grout inrestroom and ensuring supplies are provided.
  • Cleaning glass doors, mirrors and windows, furniture, vents,baseboard in hallways and kitchens, partitions and displays.
  • Dusting.
  • Cleaning/dusting venetian blinds.
  • Cleaning and polishing brass.
  • Cleaning water fountains.
  • Cleaning out sand urns.
  • Emptying and washing trash cans.
  • Emptying recycling bins.
  • Cleaning exterior area (20 feet) by blowing/sweeping walkways,picking up trash, and washing windows.
  • Cleaning kitchen areas as needed.
  • Cleaning up spills.
  • Pressure washing walks, buildings as assigned.
  • Loading trash into dumpsters.
  • Cleaning light fixtures/chandeliers, vents.
• 2. Assists in "set-up" and "break down" for meetings and specialevents as needed.
• 3. Refers work order to Facilities Services when repairs cannot becomplete in-house.
• 4. Coordinates work schedules with building coordinator and/oroccupants of areas to be cleaned.
• 5. Inspects building for unsafe conditions and either corrects theproblem or notifies supervisor of the need to correct the problem.
• 6. Maintains appearance of custodial storage rooms.
• 7. Maintains custodial equipment assigned by following operating,storage and cleaning procedures and notifying supervisor of problems as they occur.
• 8. Performs special tasks as assigned by the Facilities Servicesmanager or supervisor in support of the goals and objectives of the University.
• 9. Moves furniture as requested needed to perform cleaningtasks.
• 10. Follows safety procedures.
• 11. Completes performance review process with supervisor/employeesto understand job performance expectations and how they fit into the department and universitygoals.
• 12. Communicates openly and recognizes contributions of co-workersand supervisor.
• 13. Pursues professional development to keep pace with demands forservices and information; including maintaining up to dateinformation about the department and university.

Relationships:

Daily works with members of own work unit, immediate supervisor,and members of other departments to exchange factual informationand explanation of rules, regulations, practices or functions.Discussion of non-controversial matters.

Responsibility for Final Decisions:

• 1. Responsible for own work. May assist or instruct other doingsimilar work; including student workers.
• 2. Tasks are well-defined and repetitive, following prescribedsteps, methods and/or procedures.
• 3. Work involves limited choice with regard to the selection ofappropriate tools, methods or materials.
• 4. Errors are readily detected in the normal course of work bystandard check or crosscheck.

Reports to:

Custodial Supervisor

Completed work is referred to supervisor for review.

Education/Skill Requirements:

• High School graduate or GED with 1 - 2 years experience inrelated field.
• Ability to read and understand written instructions and productlabels.
• Ability to operate basic cleaning equipment.
• Ability to complete work independently.

Work Conditions:

• Work is performed 90% inside under usual office/gym conditionsand 10% outside under varied weather conditions.
• Continuous exposure to cleaning chemicals, dust, dirt, andrequires following safety precautions.
• Frequently requires lifting of up to 30 lbs. unassisted and upto 50 lbs. with assistance.
• Frequently requires reaching, handling, stooping, kneeling,crouching, crawling, pushing, and pulling.

Education Requirements:

Certification Requirements:

Furman is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to increasingthe diversity of its faculty and staff. The University aspires tocreate a community of people representing a multiplicity ofidentities including gender, race, religion, spiritual belief,sexual orientation, geographic origin, socioeconomic background,ideology, world view, and varied abilities. Domestic partners ofemployees are eligible for comprehensive benefits.