Custodian (SOM Facilities Management)

Inside Higher Ed

Baltimore (MD)

On-site

USD 24,796 - 28,585

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A university campus is seeking a Custodian for the School of Medicine's Facilities Management. The role involves cleaning and maintaining various spaces, replenishing supplies, and ensuring safety through inspections. Candidates should have a high school diploma and preferably one year of experience. A starting salary of $18 per hour is offered, with an increase to $20.75 after 12 months. This full-time role operates on a Monday to Friday schedule from 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
One year or more of experience is advantageous.
Ability to lift 50 lbs and follow instructions.

Responsibilities

Clean and disinfect assigned areas using appropriate solutions.
Replenish supplies like towels, soap, and toilet tissue.
Inspect facilities for maintenance issues and report them.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Ability to follow instructions

Operating cleaning equipment

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Powered vacuum cleaners

Buffing equipment

Job description

We are seeking a Custodian who will clean, sweep, vacuum, and polish floors. Uses various tools, equipment, and cleaning materials to include, but not limited to hand 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.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

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 reports all damages, malfunctions and needed repairs to supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

High school degree or equivalent preferred; significant related experience/training may substitute.
One year or more years of experience preferred.
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 50lbs.
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 preferred.
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. Bargaining Unit employees shall become eligible for benefits upon completion of their probationary period.