Custodian (Facilities Management)

The Johns Hopkins University; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore is seeking a Custodian to clean office buildings, laboratories, classrooms, and exterior areas. You will move furniture, equipment, and supplies as needed and ensure spaces are safe and presentable.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of experience. A valid driver’s license and the ability to follow written instructions are preferred. This is a non-exempt, full-time role with a regular daytime schedule.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or graduation equivalent preferred.
• One year or more of experience.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to lift, carry or move up to 50 lbs.
• Valid Driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Cleans, sweeps, vacuums, and polishes floors using various cleaning equipment.
• Cleans identified areas with required cleaners and disinfectants.
• Cleans walls, windows, ceilings and doors; may use ladders.
• Replenishes towels, soap, toilet tissue, linen and supplies.
• Inspects building and reports damages to supervisor.
• Removes trash and moves furniture/equipment; handles recyclables.
• Transports biohazard containers to designated area.
• Removes snow, ice and debris from entrances and sidewalks.
• Maintains equipment and work areas clean and orderly.
• Observes safety precautions and uses equipment properly.
• Sets up/removes furniture for meetings and events.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Follow oral and written instructions

Operate cleaning equipment

Lift up to 50 lbs

Interact respectfully with staff and公众

Education

High School Diploma or GED preferred

Job description

We are seeking a Custodian who will clean office buildings, laboratories, classrooms, and/or outside areas. Moves furniture, appliances and/or equipment.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Cleans, sweeps, vacuums, and polishes floors. Uses various tools, equipment, and cleaning materials to include, but not limited to hand and power scrubbing and polishing equipment, small and large vacuum cleaners, large commercial type buffer, broom, dust brush, dustpan, wet and dry mop, bucket mop wringer, special cleaning solution, and chemical cleaners.
• Cleans identified or assigned areas/spaces with required cleaners and disinfecting solutions.
• Cleans walls, windows, window blinds and shades, ceilings, and doors. May work from ladders or scaffolding.
• Replenishes towels, soap, toilet tissue, linen, and other supplies as required.
• Inspects exterior and interior of building for service issues and report all damages, malfunctions and needed repairs to supervisor.
• Removes trash from assigned areas. Moves furniture, miscellaneous equipment, supplies and/or recyclable materials, empties large and small trash containers, removes miscellaneous debris and discarded building materials such as broken plaster, wood, and brick. Removes recyclable materials and maintains appropriate separation.
• Transports biohazard containers to designated area.
• Removes snow, ice and debris from building entrances, sidewalks and other areas as required
• Maintains equipment and work areas in clean and orderly condition.
• Observes safety precautions and properly uses equipment and products.
• Sets up and removes furniture, miscellaneous equipment and supplies required for meetings and special events.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or graduation equivalent preferred.
• One year or more of experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to read and write such as to be able to read labels on cleaning and detergent materials, disinfecting solutions, and so forth.
• Ability to operate large powered vacuum cleaners, cleaning and buffing equipment.
• Ability to interact and/or work with faculty, students, staff, and visitors in a respectful and courteous manner.
• Ability to lift, carry or otherwise move and position objects and materials weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand, walk or otherwise move about campus on a continuous basis.
• Ability to ascend/descend stairs on a regular basis in order to sufficiently clean them.
• Valid Driver's license
• This is a Bargaining Unit position. All newly hired employees in Bargaining Unit positions shall be considered “probationary” employees until completion of 90 calendar days of employment. The university will notify the employees’ union.

Job Details

• Classified Title: BU Housekeeper-SSR
• Job Posting Title (Working Title): Custodian (Facilities Management)
• Role/Level/Range: SWORKER2/01/BU
• Starting Salary Range: $18.00 per hour , increases to $20.75 after 12 months
• Employee group: Full Time
• Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:00am-3:30pm
• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
• Location: School of Public Health
• Department name: Custodial Services
• Personnel area: School of Public Health