Custodian

University of Scranton

Scranton (Lackawanna County)

On-site

USD 19,000 - 25,000

Full time

6 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision coverage

Retirement savings plan

Tuition remission for dependents

Paid time off

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

The University of Scranton is seeking a Custodian to perform general cleaning and maintenance of facilities, including classrooms, offices and dorm spaces. The role requires you to prepare facilities for events and ensure secure premises after use.

You will work 40 hours per week as a full-time custodian, with essential duties across multiple sites. The posting notes hourly compensation of $14.00 per hour, with overtime possibilities.

Qualifications

Possess good communication skills, with the ability to express ideas.
Ability to cope with numerous interruptions.
Have daily contact with faculty, staff and students about work issues and requests.
Must be able to lift materials weighing up to 30 lbs.; may have to occasionally lift materials weighing up to 50 lbs., with or without assistance.
Ability to work within the overall organization of the Physical Plant and work with all University of Scranton employees.
Must be able to respect, support and contribute to the University's Catholic and Jesuit mission.
Outside experience in institutional cleaning operations is preferred.

Responsibilities

General cleaning and upkeep of assigned facilities both inside and outside of the building(s).
General cleaning of dorm rooms, common spaces, offices, classrooms, restrooms, shower rooms, storage areas and public spaces.
Floor care including sweeping, mopping, stripping, waxing and buffing of resilient and wood floor surfaces.
Cleaning and maintenance of interior spaces and furnishings including vacuuming and shampooing of carpeted areas; cleaning and dusting of curtains, drapes and blinds; and cleaning of furnishings, doors, walls, ceilings and kitchens.
Cleaning and re-lamping of light fixtures
Cleaning of HVAC air diffusers
Window washing of both interior and exterior surfaces
Trash removal from assigned rooms, public spaces and offices
Policing and care of exterior areas around assigned buildings; grass-cutting, trimming, raking, snow removal and ice control
Rest room care including cleaning and replenishment of supplies
Set-up and breakdown of tables, chairs and furnishings for events; moving of dormitory furnishings and office furnishings.

Skills

Communication skills

Handle interruptions

Daily contact with faculty, staff, and

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Organizational integration

Jesuit mission

Job description

Non-Discrimination Statement

The University is committed to providing an educational, residential, and working environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. Members of the University community, applicants for employment or admissions, guests and visitors have the right to be free from harassment and discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, gender, sex, pregnancy and related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, national origin, ethnicity, family responsibilities, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

University of Scranton

Custodian

Non-Discrimination Statement

The University is committed to providing an educational, residential, and working environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. Members of the University community, applicants for employment or admissions, guests and visitors have the right to be free from harassment or discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, gender, sex, pregnancy and related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, national origin, ethnicity, family responsibilities, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Sexual harassment, including sexual violence, is a form of sex discrimination prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational, extracurricular, athletic or other programs or in the context of employment.

About

The University will promptly address reports of discrimination under the University Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment Policy (NDAH Policy) or the Sexual Harassment and Sexual Misconduct Policy (SHSM Policy). Anyone who has questions about the above referenced policies, or wishes to report a possible violation of one of the policies should contact:

Elizabeth M. Garcia

Title IX Coordinator

Office of Institutional Compliance & Title IX

Institute of Molecular Biology & Medicine, Suite 315

elizabeth.garcia2@scranton.edu

(570) 941-6645

https://www.scranton.edu/compliance-titleix/

The University of Scranton is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Educator.

University Mission

The University of Scranton is a Catholic and Jesuit university animated by the spiritual vision of Saint Ignatius Loyola, a tradition of excellence, and a commitment to the common good. The University is a community dedicated to the formation of students, and to the freedom of inquiry and personal development fundamental to the growth in wisdom and integrity of all who share its life.

Department

Facilities

Job Purpose

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.

Immigration sponsorship will not be offered for this position.

The custodian is responsible for the general maintenance and cleaning of the facility, maintenance of areas around the assigned building and for specific janitorial duties as required. Specific areas of responsibility include all floors and the grounds adjoining the assigned building. Also, providing access to buildings for all scheduled events and securing of the premises after such events.

Custodians are considered essential personnel and are expected to be available in the event of emergencies including clean-up required as a result of a severe weather incident and snow removal as a result of winter storms. Custodians are essential to the overall success of Commencement (May) and Orientation and Move-in (August) weekend events and special events that are scheduled in facilities throughout the year and must be available for duty. Overtime work and/or shift adjustments may be expected at times throughout the year to insure that manpower is available to carry out the work required.

Essential Duties

General cleaning and up-keep of assigned facilities both inside and outside of the building(s)
General cleaning of dorm rooms, common spaces, offices, classrooms, restrooms, shower rooms, storage areas and public spaces
Floor care including sweeping mopping, stripping, waxing and buffing of resilient and wood floor surfaces; sweeping, mopping, and maintenance of other hard floor surfaces
Cleaning and maintenance of interior spaces and furnishings including: vacuuming and shampooing of carpeted areas; cleaning and dusting of curtains, drapes and blinds; and, cleaning of office and room furnishings, doors, walls, ceilings and kitchens
Cleaning and re-lamping of light fixtures
Cleaning of HVAC air diffusers
Window washing of both interior and exterior surfaces and care of hardware and adjacent surfaces
Trash removal from assigned rooms, public spaces and offices
Policing and care of exterior areas around assigned buildings and other areas assigned; assigned duties include: grass-cutting, trimming, raking, snow removal and ice control
Rest room care including: floor and wall cleaning, fixture and trim cleaning and disinfecting and replenishment of rest room supplies
Set-up and breakdown of tables, chairs and other furnishings for various events that may be scheduled in the assigned areas or buildings, set-up and moving of dormitory room furnishings including beds, tables, dressers, and chairs; and, office furnishings including desks, chairs, files and credenzas

Additional Skills Required

Possess good communication skills, with the ability to express ideas
Ability to cope with numerous interruptions
Have daily contact with faculty, staff and students about work issues and requests
Must be able to lift materials weighing up to 30 lbs.; may have to occasionally lift materials weighing up to 50 lbs., with or without assistance
Ability to work within the overall organization of the Physical Plant and work with all University of Scranton employees
Must be able to respect, support and contribute to the University's Catholic and Jesuit mission

Minimum Job Experience Requirements