Building Attendant I

Scripps College•Claremont, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Building Attendant I performs intermediate-level duties related to the housekeeping operations in a Science Education Center. Performs routine and non-routine duties, participates in set-up and breakdown for special events, and moves furniture. Performs a variety of cleaning tasks requiring physical fitness, safe working practices around lab related chemicals and materials, knowledge of cleaning chemicals, methods, procedures, and supplies and equipment. Maintains facilities in clean, orderly, and safe condition.

Requirements

Must possess knowledge of maintenance, use, safe operation, and repair of cleaning supplies, tools and equipment.
Must have knowledge of cleaning chemicals.
Must have knowledge of safe working methods and procedures.
Requires the ability to follow safe housekeeping instructions specific to a science building operation.
Requires ability to learn proper use of fire extinguishers.
Must be able to stand, walk, bend, climb, push, pull, stoop, twist, stretch, lift up to 50 pounds, with team lift or with material handling equipment.
Climb ladders up 10 feet with assistance and up to eight feet unassisted and be able to work on feet for prolonged periods of time.
Must be able to effectively and efficiently clean and maintain an assigned area within a predetermined time schedule.
Must be able to understand and carry out oral and written directions in the English language.
Must be able to establish and cooperative working relationships.
Must have ability to work well without continuous supervision.
Must wear uniforms and safety equipment as required.
Required to satisfactorily complete a post-offer functional capacity test.
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school or any combination of education, training or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the job.
Minimum of two years of previous experience in custodial or building maintenance assignments.
May require a valid U.S. driver’s license and maintain a driving record acceptable to the Colleges’ insurance carrier.

Responsibilities

Cleans offices, classrooms, science labs and related materials, lecture halls, rest rooms and performs periodic and annual cleaning services/duties.
Scrubs and refinish floors and/or carpets; refinish hard, resilient, and wood floors; operates mechanical floor cleaners, polishers, and carpet cleaning equipment.
Disposes of trash, recyclables, and other debris.
Removes graffiti.
Performs furniture set-up and breakdown for meetings and special events.
Services dispensing machines; activates and deactivates electronic alarm systems; secures facilities.
Requests cleaning supplies and materials.
Maintains well-stocked and organized supply closets and carts.
Participates in emergency response activities.
Performs other essential duties and tasks specific to the position.
Active support for the College’s Principles of Community and Institutional Values in the performance of job duties.