On-call Custodian, part time

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Brentwood (NH); On-site; USD 28,213,000 - 35,818,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chronicle of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a Custodian to maintain cleanliness and safety in university facilities. The role is On-Call with up to 999 hours annually and essential personnel status.

The position requires physical endurance and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Responsibilities include dusting, sweeping, mopping, floor care, restroom cleaning, and minor repairs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous custodial experience preferred.
• Experience working with adolescents in an educational setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Dusts surfaces and cleans floors, walls, and fixtures.
• Cleans toilets, bathrooms, and common areas; replaces light bulbs as needed.
• Operates cleaning equipment and reports repairs or deficiencies.
• Maintains supplies and assists in loading/unloading as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Independent work

Floor care equipment

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Floor cleaning equipment

Power scrubbers

Job description

Title

Custodian

Schedule

On-Call. <999 Hours annually. Schedule may varyaccording to departmental and Academy needs. This position isconsidered *essential personnel.

Wage

$20.50/hr with shift differential for evenings andweekends.

Pay Group Type Status Fiscal Year Weeks Class DepartmetnLocation

BiWkly (Hourly)

On-Call

On-Call

Up to 999 hours annually. Full year (52 weeks)

Staff

Facilities Management

On-Campus

Position Purpose

Ensures that the assigned buildings and surrounding areas providecomfort, safety and a homelike atmosphere through effectivecleanliness, sanitation, and maintenance.

Job Responsibilities

• Dusts surfaces.
• Sweeps, mops, vacuums, and cleans and shampoosfloors/carpets.
• Strips, washes, and buffs floor areas.
• Replaces light bulbs.
• Washes walls, glass partitions, and assessable windows (insideand out).
• Cleans toilets, bathrooms, and common areas.
• Observes building mechanical equipment and reportsrepairs/failures to lead person.
• Uses work order system to report deficiencies and follow up onopen orders.
• Makes minor repairs to fixtures and furnishings with simplehand tools.
• Moves furniture and performs special moving assignments.
• Locks/unlocks public buildings as required.
• Removes rubbish and cleans containers.
• Operates power cleaning equipment such as polishing machinesand wet/dry vacuums.
• Cleans entrances, shovels snow, and performs general yard careto maintain appearance of entrances.
• Requisitions and receives supplies.
• Assists in loading and unloading trucks.
• Maintains equipment including changing filters, checking safetyand cleanliness of machines.
• Maintains good communications with dorm or departments headsand brings issues to leads.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

• Ability to work independently and achieve high results withminimal supervision.
• Ability to operate commercial floor care equipment and climbladders.
• Respect for diversity of identities and experiences, anorientation toward equity and inclusion, and cultural competency inall aspects of Academy life.
• Knowledge of commercial cleaning methods, materials, andequipment.
• Ability to perform duties using medium to heavy physicalexertion on regularly recurring basis.
• Ability to learn and apply new skills and techniques.
• Maintain updated knowledge of the schedules, procedures and useof equipment and supplies used in custodial work.
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to develop andmaintain collegial relationships.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work with students by building trustand credibility.
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills as well as astrong customer focus.
• A strict adherence to confidential policies is required.
• Possess basic computer skills.
• Willingness and ability to learn additional applications asneeded.
• High degree of organizational skills with the ability to beflexible and multi-task with accuracy.
• Ability to follow verbal and written directions, maintain aprofessional demeanor and restraint at all times, includingstressful situations.

Direct/Indirect Reports

None.

Position Requirements

Education

• High school diploma or GED preferred.

Experience

• Previous custodial experience preferred.
• Experience working with adolescents in an educational settingis preferred.

Physical Requirements

1. Physical demands are in excess of those for sedentary work andwill require the ability to remain standing for extended periods oftime, go up and down flights of steps, lift and push heavy objectsas well as stoop, squat, bend, kneel, crouch, and lift.
2. Ability to lift and transport a minimum of 50lbs withoutassistance.

Additional Requirements

1. Successfully complete a criminal background check (reviewedevery 5 years).
2. Clean Driving record (reviewed annually).
3. *Essential personnel are required to report to or remain atwork if instructed directly by designated personnel duringemergency events or inclement weather.