Custodians – Full time

Virginia Military Institute; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Military Institute in Lexington, VA is seeking a Full-Time Custodian to perform cleaning and maintenance duties across campus facilities within Facilities Management. Responsibilities include restroom sanitation, trash removal, common area cleaning, floor care, carpet cleaning, and assisting with events or special projects while providing courteous, professional service to the VMI community.

Ideal candidates are reliable, safety-conscious, able to learn new equipment, and able to work

Qualifications

• Experience with cleaning equipment is a plus.
• Willingness to learn and follow safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Restroom maintenance and disinfection.
• Trash removal and policing outside areas.
• Common area cleaning across classrooms, offices, and libraries.
• Hard surface floor care and carpet cleaning.
• Support for events and special projects; respond to requests professionally.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Equipment maintenance

Job description

Virginia Military Institute is excited to announce that accepting applications for our Full-Time Custodian position for Facilities Management.

Job Duties:

• Restroom Maintenance – Clean and disinfect all assigned restrooms, to include but not limited to: basins, mirrors, commodes, floors, urinals, walls, and fixtures. Stock paper products as necessary.
• Trash removal/police outside – Remove all trash and debris from assigned areas. Responsible for policing outside of building area. Remove debris, snow, ice, and leaves as directed. Re-check as necessary during shift
• Common Area Cleaning – Clean classrooms, study rooms, offices, libraries, entryways, water fountains, stairways, hallways, and other assigned areas. Cleaning will consist of, but not limited to: sweeping, mopping, buffing, dusting, and window cleaning.
• Hard Surface Floor Care/Carpet Cleaning – Sweep, mop and buff resilient floors to reveal a clean and glossy appearance. High speed maintenance buffing is also required. Clean carpets as required or by request using a bonnet or carpet extractor method.
• Customer Satisfaction and Special Project Assistance – Respond to customer requests in a courteous and professional manner. Assist supervisor with special assignments upon request.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management such as event preparation and support, inclement weather support, special project teams, i.e. floor maintenance

Minimum Qualifications:

• To learn and maintain the equipment, including buffers and scrubbers.
• Be capable of learning basic computer skills.

In a continuing effort to enrich its academic environment and provide equal educational and employment opportunities, VMI encourages women, minorities, disabled individuals and veterans to apply. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps and other national service alumni are also encouraged to apply. VMI will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with documented disabilities to ensure equal access and equal opportunities with regard to employment, educational opportunities, programs and services.