Custodian

Fisk-University; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Fisk University is seeking a Part-time Custodian to maintain clean building environments. The Custodian Technician will follow cleaning schedules, work within a team, and communicate with supervision.

Responsibilities include mopping, dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, waste disposal, and restocking supplies while ensuring safety protocols are followed. The role requires a high school diploma and a willingness to learn, with a background check conducted for successful applicants.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with cleaning techniques and proper procedures.
• Ability to work well in a team and follow directions.
• Good communication with supervisors and staff.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to cleaning schedules and stay on task.
• Work as part of a team to maintain neatness and cleanliness of facilities.
• Report required repairs to supervisor observed during daily tasks.
• Handle hazardous materials by informing authorities as needed.
• Regularly empty trash, mop floors, dust, sweep, and vacuum as applicable.
• Keep washrooms stocked with toilet paper and towels.
• Post safety signage for wet floors and other hazards.
• Complete other duties assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Cleaning techniques

Team player

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Fisk University is seeking Part-time Custodians.The Custodian Technician will be responsible for performing various functions in ensuring building environments are kept clean. Must have the ability to work within a department and a team environment. Must be courteous, and have good communication skills. Must have the ability to work with little or no supervision and be self-motivated and diligent. The essential and secondary functions for this role are defined below:ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Adhere and stay on task with the cleaning schedules that are set by the cleaning and custodial supervisor.Work as part of a team to execute cleaning duties and to make sure that standards (neatness/cleanliness) are maintained.Make reports to supervisor concerning repairs that have to be made (which have been noticed while carrying out daily duties)When in contact with hazardous materials, inform the appropriate authorities so that the situation can be addressed,Keep clean windows to door entries, mopping floors, dusting, and always sweeping and vacuuming where applicable.Empty trash bins on a regular basis.Ensure safety signs are visible for wet floors during cleaning and any other form of safety situation in the surroundings.Re-stock materials like toilet paper and hand towels in the washrooms, etc.Carry out extra cleaning duties as ordered or instructed by supervisor.Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.SECONDARY FUNCTIONS:Adhere to safety standards and procedures.Ability to communicate and work with various departments and staff.Verify scope, timelines, and quality of work.Maintain and track work order requests are complete on your shift.Respond to urgent issues as needed.Make sure assigned cleaning tasks are executed in a timely and orderly manner.Prescribe appropriate cleaning materials and products needed for disinfecting and sanitizing the entire building according to the organization’s standardsEnsure proper cleaning logs and records that show areas of the building that have been cleaned.SPECIFIC JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:Must be familiar or have good knowledge of cleaning techniques and proceduresTakes ownership of problems and solves them fastShows initiative of career growthORGANIZATIONAL RESPONSIBILITY:No direct reports.Education:High school diploma required.Experience:Previous working experience as a custodian/janitor is a plus.Have a willingness to continue to learnLicenses or Certificates: NoneAdditional Requirements: A background and/or credit check will be required of the successful applicant.·