Custodian

VetJobs; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

VetJobs in Huntsville, Alabama, is hiring a Custodian for the UAH Facilities & Operations department. This full-time role supports the university by maintaining clean, safe buildings on the first shift (5:00 AM - 1:45 PM).

Duties include cleaning, restrooms, classrooms, offices, and common areas; ensuring equipment is secure and storage areas organized; delivering courteous service to university constituents and following safety standards.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent.
• It is essential that the employee be physically able and capable of operating all equipment.

Responsibilities

• Clean and disinfect restrooms, classrooms, offices, common areas, entrance and vestibules, elevators and stairwells, and/or other areas as assigned.
• Inspect and evaluate assigned cleaning areas, and perform cleaning tasks until the areas have achieved appropriate levels of cleanliness.
• Empty all trash and recycling receptacles.
• Clean and secure equipment, tools, and other supplies when not in use to ensure maximum usage.
• Organize and maintain clean and safe custodial storage areas at all times.
• Provide excellent customer service to all university constituents by greeting individuals, properly communicating area closures, addressing their concerns to management as soon as they are brought to your attention, and showing respect to others at all times.
• Follow current industry safety standards and guidelines.
• Wear personal protective equipment as trained and operate equipment following proper operational procedures.

Education

High School/GED

Job description

Purpose of the Position

The Custodian is a key member of the UAH Facilities & Operations department, which is responsible for the planning, design, construction, renovation, maintenance, and repair of the University. As a Custodian, the employee's primary responsibility is to maintain the cleanliness of the University's buildings. The employee’s duties will be performed full-time within the first shift (5:00 AM - 1:45 PM).

Duties / Responsibilities

• Clean and disinfect restrooms, classrooms, offices, common areas, entrance and vestibules, elevators and stairwells, and/or other areas as assigned.
• Inspect and evaluate assigned cleaning areas, and perform cleaning tasks until the areas have achieved appropriate levels of cleanliness.
• Empty all trash and recycling receptacles.
• Clean and secure equipment, tools, and other supplies when not in use to ensure maximum usage.
• Organize and maintain clean and safe custodial storage areas at all times.
• Provide excellent customer service to all university constituents by greeting individuals, properly communicating area closures, addressing their concerns to management as soon as they are brought to your attention, and showing respect to others at all times.
• Follow current industry safety standards and guidelines.
• Wear personal protective equipment as trained and operate equipment following proper operational procedures.

Minimum Requirements

• High school education or equivalent.
• It is essential that the employee be physically able and capable of operating all equipment.

Desired Qualifications

• Prior janitorial experience is desired.

Published Salary (if Available)

$29,000 - $31,200

Minimum Education Required

High School/GED

City

Huntsville

State

Alabama

Salary Range

$30,000-$45,000