Custodian/Housekeeper

Kentucky State University; Frankfort (KY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Kentucky State University in Frankfort, KY seeks a full-time custodian to provide a clean, healthy and safe environment for students, staff and visitors. You will perform routine cleaning, maintain supplies and operate standard cleaning equipment, ensuring compliance with safety and environmental standards.

The role requires the ability to follow instructions, work independently or with a team, and lift up to 50 pounds. Prior housekeeping experience or a HS diploma is preferred.

Qualifications

• General cleaning knowledge and safety practices.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Comfortable lifting up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine maintenance to custodial equipment and supplies.
• Empties trash receptacles and bags trash for proper disposal.
• Locks doors after cleaning areas.
• Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
• Cleans assigned areas by washing furnishings, windows, tiles, fixtures, equipment and floors.
• Vacuums, dusts, and polishes specified areas and/or furnishings. Sanitizes and disinfects bathroom.
• Restocks paper and soap supplies.
• Gathers and transports refuse from assigned areas to appropriate disposal locations.
• Inspects physical condition of assigned areas; submits requests to appropriate personnel regarding repairs, replacements, furnishings and relocation of equipment.
• Requests cleaning materials and supplies from designated areas; mixes cleaning solutions according to specifications, loads and transports service cart with required materials and supplies to designated work areas.
• Operates standard cleaning equipment such as vacuum cleaners, buffers and mops.
• Event Staffing.
• Uses and maintains equipment properly.
• Reports safety hazards as appropriate.

Skills

Cleaning practices knowledge

Time management

Reading safety rules

Professional communication

Teamwork / independent work

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

FT NON EXEMPT-610002 Frankfort, KY, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 2407

DEPARTMENT

Facilities

REPORTS TO

Housekeeping Supervisor

CLASSIFICATION

Staff-12 months

EFFECTIVE DATE

TBD

STANDARD WORK HOURS

40 hours per week

EMPLOYMENT STATUS

Full - Time

EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION

Non-Exempt

JOB SUMMARY

Provide a clean, healthy and safe environment for students, staff,faculty and visitors.Our staff will communicate withprofessionalism, utilize environmentally friendly products and meet th e University’s needs. Housekeepers will be responsible for cleaning and maintaining University buildings.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Performs routine maintenance to custodial equipment and supplies.
• Empties trash receptacles and bags trash for proper disposal.
• Locks doors after cleaning areas.
• Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
• Cleans assigned areas by washing furnishings, windows, tiles, fixtures, equipment and floors.
• Vacuums, dusts, and polishes specified areas and/or furnishings. Sanitizes and disinfects bathroom.
• Restocks paper and soap supplies.
• Gathers and transports refuse from assigned areas to appropriate disposal locations.
• Inspects physical condition of assigned areas; submits requests to appropriate personnel regarding repairs, replacements, furnishings and relocation of equipment.
• Requests cleaning materials and supplies from designated areas; mixes cleaning solutions according to specifications, loads and transports service cart with required materials and supplies to designated work areas.
• Operates standard cleaning equipment such as vacuum cleaners, buffers and mops.
• Event Staffing.
• Uses and maintains equipment properly.
• Reports safety hazards as appropriate.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• General knowledge of common cleaning practices and standards; exposure to common cleaning chemicals on daily basis
• Ability to prioritize, manage time, and coordinate multiple assignments
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, product label instructions, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Communicate withprofessionalism.
• Comfortable working in environments where the temperature may be cold or hot.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

• This position does not have supervisory responsibility.

OTHER DUTIES

• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• In lieu of education, p revious experience in housekeeping is acceptable; however, a High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED) is preferred.
• Ability to follow instructions and work independently or with a team.

Licensing and Certifications

NA

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Ability to continuously stand or walk.
• Staff may be required to move furniture and equipment.
• Ability to bend, squat, climb stairs and lift frequently.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally, 10-25 pounds frequently and 10-20 pounds on a routine basis.
• Physical ability to complete work assignments that may require climbing, stooping, crouching, reaching, kneeling, crawling, pushing and pulling.

Facilities Department employees are considered “essential employees”. As such, all Facilities Department employees are required to report for work during emergencies as well as University closings.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. At this time, Kentucky State University is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa

Internal candidates are encouraged to apply.

KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The functions, qualifications, knowledge/skills, and physical requirements listed in this job description represent the essential duties of the job, which the incumbent must be able to perform either with or without reasonable accommodation. The Job Functions listed do not necessarily include all activities that the individual may perform.