Building Attendant

Harvey Mudd College•Claremont, CA

5d•$20 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

Job Description Title of Job: Building Attendant (11:00pm to 7:30am, Sunday – Thursday) POSITION SUMMARY: The Building Attendant independently performs duties related to the housekeeping operations of the College. Performs routine and non-routine duties, participates in set-up and breakdown for special events and moves furniture. The Building Attendant is expected to safely use and maintain all related cleaning equipment and perform a variety of tasks requiring physical dexterity, safe work practices, and a knowledge of cleaning chemicals, methods, procedures, supplies and equipment. Maintain facilities in a clean, orderly, and safe condition.

Requirements

Any combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and ability for the position.
Knowledge of maintenance, use, safe operation and repair of cleaning supplies, tools, and equipment, knowledge of cleaning chemicals and safe working practices and procedures.
Ability to learn proper use of fire extinguishers.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, climb, push, pull, stoop, twist, stretch, lift up to 50 pounds from floor to waist level without assistance, climb ladders up to 20 feet with assistance and up to 10 feet unassisted, and be able to work on feet for prolonged periods of time.
Ability to effectively and efficiently clean and maintain an assigned area within a predetermined time schedule.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions in English.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
Ability to work well without continuous supervision.
A willingness and ability to work overtime in emergency situations.
Demonstrated commitment to and proven skills in providing quality customer service.
Ability to maintain open channels of communication with student, faculty, staff, and off campus constituents.
Ability to respond promptly to customer inquiries.
Ability to handle and resolve customer complaints.
Ability to direct requests and unresolved issues to the appropriate resource for resolution.
Ability to learn internal processes and report details of inquiries, comments, complaints, and actions taken to the appropriate resource for resolution.
Ability to effectively work individually or in teams as well as with diverse groups.
Ability to take initiative and follow-up on matters as needed and as appropriate.
Ability to work effectively in a service-oriented environment subject to frequently changing priorities.
Ability to observe and practice safe working habits.
Grooming and Appearance: The College always seeks to maintain a neat and professional image. A uniform is provided and required. Use of personal protective equipment and other safety equipment will be provided when required by an assignment. Good personal hygiene is required

Nice To Haves

Preferred at least one year of paid employment experience in custodial or building maintenance assignment(s).
May require a valid California Driver's License and possess and maintain a driving record acceptable to the Colleges' insurance carrier.

Responsibilities

Clean offices, classrooms, science facilities, lecture halls, athletic facilities, rest rooms and residential quarters; performs periodic and annual cleaning services/duties.
Clean toilets, urinals, windows, furnishings, and light fixtures; changes light bulbs, sweeps, and vacuums.
Dusts and polishes a variety of surfaces and washes walls.
Cleans and disinfects a variety of surfaces.
Cleans writing surfaces and erasers.
Scrub and refinishes floors and carpets; refinishes hard, resilient, and wood floors; operates mechanical floor cleaners, polishers, and carpet cleaning equipment.
Dispose of trash and other debris.
Remove graffiti.
Perform furniture set-up and breakdown for meetings and special events; moves furniture, such as desks, chairs, mattresses, and other furniture.
Services dispensing machines; activates and deactivates electronic alarm systems, secures facilities.
Request’s cleaning supplies and materials.
Maintains well-stocked and organized supply closets and carts.
May perform minor repairs, including minor plumbing, mechanical or electrical repairs, which may include replacing washers in simple basin faucets, replace light bulbs, or tighten window or door hinges, knobs, locks.
Participate in emergency response activities.
Respond to emergency situations, including turning off water and gas and other appropriate actions.
Submit weekly work orders for campus related needs such as safety hazards, maintenance and cleaning needs and projects.
Perform other duties as assigned.