Custodian

Gallaudet University; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Gallaudet University is seeking a Custodian Worker to maintain cleanliness and sanitation in assigned areas, including offices, classrooms, and dormitory spaces. The role reports to the Supervisor of Custodial Services and requires reliable, detail-oriented performance.

Most duties involve cleaning, safety compliance, and timely completion of tasks. Evening/weekend availability is required; heavy lifting up to 70 pounds may be needed. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least 1 year of custodial or related experience.
• Preferred: ability to communicate in American Sign Language (ASL).

Responsibilities

• Cleans assigned areas to keep spaces orderly and sanitary.
• Dusts and cleans offices, classrooms, restrooms, stairwells, and common areas.
• Empties trash and maintains cleanliness of receptacles.
• Disinfects restrooms and replenishes supplies as needed.
• Operates custodial equipment safely and follows safety procedures.
• Reports maintenance issues to supervisor and assists with supply inventory.

Skills

ASL

Follow directions

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

OVERVIEW

Gallaudet University, federally chartered in 1864, is a bilingual, diverse, and multicultural institution of higher education dedicated to the intellectual and professional advancement of Deaf and hard of hearing individuals through American Sign Language and English. Gallaudet maintains a proud tradition of research and scholarly activity and prepares graduates for career opportunities in a highly competitive, technological, and rapidly changing world. As part of the university, the Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education Center is a federally funded center that operates exemplary elementary and secondary education programs for deaf and hard of hearing students as well as national outreach programs which develop and disseminate innovative curricula, instructional techniques, and products nationwide, and provide information, training, and technical assistance to parents and professionals serving children from birth through age 21.

Job Details

• Job Title: Custodian Worker
• Type: Regular
• Pay Type: Hourly
• Exempt Status: No
• Compensation Grade (Track/Level): UN
• Hiring Range (Commensurate with experience and qualifications): $17.95-$20.75
• Salary Ranges: All Compensation Grades
• Supervisory Organization (Department): Custodians and Floor Maintenance

Summary

Reporting to the Supervisor of Custodial Services, the Custodian performs duties primarily related to the cleaning of assigned areas in an orderly and attractive manner, ensuring that the highest degree of cleanliness and sanitation is maintained at all times.

Job Description

Cleaning Functions

• Clears and dusts all spaces to include but not limited to offices, classrooms, multi-purpose spaces, stairwells, restrooms, auditoriums, gymnasiums, dormitory rooms and apartments.
• Empties and removes trash and also maintains the cleanliness of the receptacles.
• Clears and dusts furniture, file cabinets, desks, chairs, telephones, white boards, baseboards, partitions, window covers, light fixtures, window ledges, light fixtures, inner windows, door glass and partitions.
• Clears and disinfects restrooms including urinals, toilets, showers, mirrors, vents, tile, floors and other surfaces; replenishes hand soap, tissue paper and sanitary napkin supplies; and empties all trash containers and maintains the cleanliness of restroom trash receptacles.
• Disinfects all walls, doors, painted woodwork, bulletin boards, door frames, stairways and handrails.
• Pulls trash from buildings to campus dumpsters, as directed by the supervisor.

Administrative Functions

• Periodically inspects, or otherwise maintains awareness of, facility and equipment to detect and prevent injuries or damage; and clears and maintains all equipment properly at all times.
• Reports maintenance service requests within immediate work areas to the supervisor.
• Assumes responsibilities for supply needs and inventory within immediate work areas.
• Manages time effectively by completing work within the scheduled time.
• Properly clocks-in and clocks-out.
• Submits leave in Workday in a timely manner.

Safety and Security

• Ensures proper use and application of custodial chemicals; keeps up to date on OSHA regulations as they relate to cleaning and sanitation measures; and completes annual training as it relates to the Hazardous Communication program.
• Safely operates custodial equipment including but not limited to vacuum cleaners, squeegees and pressure washers; and maintains knowledge and skill in the operation of floor, carpet, equipment and tools.
• Secures equipment and supplies and protects against pilferage, loss, theft or abuse.
• Attends emergencies when necessary.

Additional Responsibilities

• Establishes and maintains a positive and supportive working relationship with co-workers and supervisor.
• Shows a genuine commitment to belonging in the workplace and participates in activities and workshops to foster continuous learning.
• Serves as a mandatory reporter under Title IX; and commits to completing Title IX training and other compliance requirements on an annual basis.
• Prioritizes safety in the workplace as a collective responsibility for the well-being of employees and fosters a culture of safety that is integral to our success, including strict adherence to safety procedures and protocols, as well as promptly reporting any safety hazards or incidents.
• Performs related and other duties as needed.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• A minimum of one year of experience with custodial services or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to communicate in American Sign language.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong ability to understand and follow directions.
• Demonstrated ability to work with and across University departments, outside constituents and groups.

Additional Job Details

• The incumbent must be able to work evenings and/or weekends on a regular basis.
• The incumbent must be able to lift or carry seventy (70) pounds of equipment or supplies.
• As a designated essential employee, the incumbent may be required to report onsite during a campus closure, as directed by the manager, to support community safety and operational continuity.

Other Important Information

• The successful candidate will undergo a background check that must be cleared prior to working at Gallaudet University.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Gallaudet University is an equal opportunity employer/educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, national origin, religion, age, hearing status, disability, genetic information, covered veteran status, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, source of income, place of business or residence, pregnancy, childbirth, or any other unlawful basis. This policy is in compliance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Rehabilitation Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the District of Columbia Human Rights Act, and other applicable laws and applies to all procedures affecting applicants and employees including, but not necessarily limited to: recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, reassignment, reappointment, tenure, demotion, selection for training, layoff, furlough, and termination, compensation, and all other conditions or privileges of employment.

Company Culture

Gallaudet University is a world-class institution with a rich history of transformation and impact. For more than 150 years, Gallaudet has been the political, social, and economic engine of the signing community.