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The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Full time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking an entry-level janitor for the University of Houston-System. Under direct supervision, you will clean floors, offices and public areas and help maintain a safe, orderly environment.

Qualifications are minimal: ability to read and write and follow simple instructions; no previous experience required. All applicants will undergo criminal history checks as part of security screening.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write and follow simple oral instructions.
• No experience required.
• Security sensitive role requiring criminal history check.

Responsibilities

• Sweeps, mops and scrubs floors, stairs and surfaces inside and outside buildings.
• Vacuums carpets and uses scrubber/buffer; shampoos carpets.
• Empties wastebaskets, replaces liners and handles trash.
• Wipes, dusts and polishes furniture, fixtures and glass.
• Wipes sinks and toilets; replenishes soaps, towels and TP.
• Notifies supervisor about safety issues and supplies needed.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading & writing

Follow instructions

Education

Up to 8 years of schooling

Job description

Overview

Under direct supervision, performs basic cleaning duties. This position researches, works on, or has access to critical infrastructure and requires the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the University infrastructure. This position requires personnel to be routinely reviewed to determine whether or not criminal history or continuous connections for the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the employee from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure.

Responsibilities

1. Sweeps, mops and scrubs floors, stairs and other surfaces inside and outside buildings.
2. Vacuums carpet in offices, rooms and public areas; scrubs, strips, waxes, and buffs floors using powered scrubber and buffer; shampoos carpet and rugs using shampooing machine.
3. Empties wastebaskets, pencil sharpeners, smoking urns, ashtrays, etc. into containers or plastic bags; replaces liners in wastebaskets; places trash in collection area for removal.
4. Wipes, dusts and/or polishes furniture, fixtures, glass doors and windows, door trims, etc.
5. Wipes and scrubs sinks, toilets and tiles; removes supplies from janitorial closet and replenishes soaps, towels, toilet paper, etc.
6. Notifies appropriate supervisor of potential safety and maintenance issues and when supplies and materials need to be replenished.
7. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: Ability to read, write and follow simple oral instructions as might normally be acquired through up to 8 years of formal schooling.
• No experience required.

All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check.

The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.