N99737 Custodian I, Tahlequah

Northeastern State University; Tahlequah (OK); On-site; USD 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeastern State University is seeking a Custodian I for the Tahlequah campus. This role involves custodial maintenance of university buildings, including cleaning, sanitizing, and reporting maintenance needs. Ideal candidates should have basic reading and math skills, along with relevant experience in custodial work.

Benefits

Generous leave time

Excellent benefits

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, and perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Experience in custodial duties for 1-2 years or completion of an apprenticeship/internship.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and sanitizes restrooms; refills dispensers.
• Dusts and wipes furniture and fixtures.
• Sweeps, mops, and vacuums floors.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

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Facilities - 5:30am - 2:30pm - Monday - Sunday ~ Tahlequah Campus

Job Summary

This position is responsible for the custodial maintenance of campus buildings and facilities.

Custodian

Facilities - 5:30am - 2:30pm - Monday - Sunday ~ Tahlequah Campus

Job Summary

This position is responsible for the custodial maintenance of campus buildings and facilities.

MAJOR DUTIES

Cleans, sanitizes, and details restrooms; refills dispensers.

Dusts and wipes furniture and fixtures.

Sweeps, mops, and vacuums floors; strips, cleans, waxes and buffs floors.

Empties and cleans trash receptacles.

Cleans classrooms and laboratories.

Loads and unloads supplies; stocks and organizes storage area.

Cleans spills and broken glass.

Moves furniture.

Assists with setting up for special events.

Reports maintenance needs to supervisor.

Performs related duties as assigned.

Knowledge Required By The Position

Knowledge of the materials, equipment and methods used in the custodial maintenance of public buildings.

Knowledge of the operation, maintenance and repair of a variety of custodial equipment.

Skill in decision making and problem solving.

Skill in communicating with others.

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS

The Custodial Services Manager assigns work in terms of somewhat general instructions. The supervisor spot-checks completed work for compliance with instructions and established procedures, accuracy, and the nature and propriety of the final results.

GUIDELINES

Guidelines include university policies and procedures and supervisory instructions. These guidelines are clear and specific.

COMPLEXITY/SCOPE OF WORK

The work consists of directly-related custodial duties. The variety of tasks to be performed contributes to the complexity of the position.

The purpose of this position is to perform custodial maintenance in assigned university buildings. Success in this position results in safe and well-maintained buildings.

CONTACTS

Contacts are typically with co-workers, other university personnel, faculty, staff, students, and members of the general public.

Contacts are typically to give or exchange information, to resolve problems, or to provide services.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work is typically performed while intermittently sitting, standing, stooping, walking, bending, or crouching. The employee frequently lifts light and occasionally heavy objects, climbs ladders, uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, and utilizes the sense of smell.

The work is typically performed in an office or stockroom, in a variety of university buildings, and outdoors, occasionally in cold or inclement weather. The employee may be exposed to noise, dust, dirt, and grease, machinery with moving parts, contagious or infectious diseases, or irritating chemicals. Work requires the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, gloves, etc.

SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY

None.

Minimum Qualifications

Ability to read, write and perform basic mathematical calculations.

Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.

Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Oklahoma for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.

Annual salary $25,536.00 with excellent benefits, including generous leave time.

Anticipated hire date: 6/23/2025

Applications accepted until: 6/8/2025

Note: Posting will close to applicants at 11:59 pm, CST, on the date above.

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Notice to Applicants

It is Northeastern State University’s policy that all newly hired employees must provide an original Social Security card during the hiring process. Failure to provide an original Social Security card will delay the hiring process and ability to begin employment.

An application cannot be changed after it has been submitted

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