Custodian - 1st shift Main Campus

Northern Kentucky University; Highland Heights (KY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established institution is seeking a dedicated custodian to maintain cleanliness and hygiene across its campus facilities. This role involves performing a variety of cleaning tasks, from classrooms to restrooms, ensuring that all areas meet the university's high standards. The ideal candidate will be physically able to handle the demands of the job and possess basic computer skills. Join a vibrant community that values inclusiveness and diversity, and contribute to the educational mission of the university by providing a clean and welcoming environment for students and staff alike.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; basic computer skills preferred.
• Ability to perform medium to heavy physical exertion regularly.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide variety of cleaning services across campus facilities.
• Ensure all areas are maintained at established sanitary standards.

Skills

Medium to heavy physical exertion

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

This position is a pooled position used to collect potential applicants when a custodial opening is realized.

Position Information

Working Title: Custodian - 1st shift Main Campus

Department: Custodial Serv MC

Position Number: tbd

Position Status: Regular

Work Schedule:
First Shift:
Mon-Fri 4:30am-1:00pm
Tues-Fri 4:30am-1:00pm Sat 8AM-4:30pm

Hours per Week: 40

Months per Year: 12

Commitment to Inclusive Excellence:
Northern Kentucky University embraces inclusiveness, equity, and global awareness in all dimensions of our work and seeks excellence through diversity among our students, administrators, faculty, and staff. Application by members of diverse groups is encouraged.

We are an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action institution.

Purpose of Position:
To perform a wide variety of cleaning services to ensure that all areas of the campus facilities are maintained at established sanitary standards so as to provide a clean and aesthetically pleasing appearance that supports the University’s educational mission.

Primary Responsibilities:

The exact duties of custodians may vary given their particular shift and/or building assignments.

Basic duties for classrooms include:

• Emptying & cleaning waste cans;
• Straightens/aligns desks;
• Cleans chalkboards, whiteboards, board trays & erasers;
• Cleans desks (both students’ & instructor’s desk), and student tables;
• Vacuums carpets & mops hard surfaces;
• Removes marks/graffiti from all surfaces;
• Dust baseboards, window sills, bookcases, file cabinets, ledges, locker tops, & vents;
• Cleans all glass partitions, mirrors, display cases, etc.

Restroom duties include:

• Cleaning urinals, basins, commodes, partitions, stainless steel and chrome fixtures;
• Mop floors; Stocks & restocks paper towels, toilet paper, and soap dispensers;
• Cleans shower rooms to include walls, shower poles, drains, benches, & locker tops;
• Cleans water fountains, wood surfaces, tile floors, stairwells and landings, wood floors, & elevator surfaces;
• Cleans interior & exterior windows as deemed necessary by supervision.

Provides extra cleaning as necessary for special events.
Responds to emergency calls via radio or pager. Attends safety training sessions.
Reports malfunctioning equipment, needed supplies, security concerns, safety concerns, etc. to appropriate supervisory personnel.
Keeps work sites (custodial closets, etc) in a clean & orderly manner.
Wears assigned uniform clothing.
Complies with all policies and procedures as set forth by the University, Operations & Maintenance, and Building Services.
Performs any and all related duties as deemed necessary by supervisory personnel.

Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED;
Basic computer skills;
Requires ability to perform duties using medium to heavy physical exertion on a regularly recurring basis;
Requires ability to work any/all hours necessary, including weekends & outside normal working schedules, to meet the needs of the University and Operations & Maintenance Department.
Previous custodial experience and a valid driver’s license preferred.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Why are you interested in this position?

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• * Do you have the ability to perform medium to heavy physical exertion on a regular basis as well as the ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds or more?
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• * Do you have a valid driver's license and are you permitted to drive without restrictions?
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• * When was the last time you were criticized? How did you deal with it?

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• * Give me an example of a time when you went beyond your employer's normal job expectations in order to get a job done

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents:

• Resume
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• References

Northern Kentucky University Nunn Drive | Highland Heights, Kentucky 41099 Phone: [phone]