Building Monitor/Custodian

Drury University•Saint Robert, MO

About The Position

The Building Monitor/Custodian provides academic instruction and assistance to students individually or in small groups. The role monitors the security of the physical property, secures the premises at the end of the evening, and provides security and assistance to students and staff. It also supports the campus by performing custodial duties in a routinely assigned area. This job description is not an exhaustive statement of duties or responsibility requirements. Employees may be asked by their supervisor to perform other job-related duties, subject to reasonable accommodation. The position requires a one- or two-semester commitment.

Requirements

Ability to concentrate and pay attention to detail to provide accurate information and foster effective relationships with students.
Ability to read and comprehend instructions, including the custodial manual, manufacturer’s instructions, safety posters, and procedures.
Ability to understand and explain instructions to assist with assignments correctly and thoroughly.
Willingness to make a one- or two-semester commitment.
Reliability, patience, and maturity.
Ability to visually inspect the building and premises and notice irregularities.
Ability to use a cellular or office phone in an emergency.
Ability to function under pressure to respond to and direct emergency situations.
Reading and writing skills at a level normally obtained in high school, for recording data.
Interpersonal communication skills to relate to the campus community, visitors, and emergency personnel.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including occasional standing, walking, climbing or balancing, stooping or kneeling, and lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds.
Vision abilities including close, distance, and peripheral vision, visual inspection of campus classroom facilities and the building, and adjustment of focus.

Responsibilities

Ensure the safety and security of classroom facilities and the building.
Patrol the building throughout the evening to ensure safety and security, and secure the building at the end of the night.
Provide assistance to staff, instructors, and students, such as making copies, giving directions, and providing general information.
Inform the Coordinator of problems related to classrooms or the building.
Use the time clock to record time worked.
Vacuum carpeted areas in routinely assigned areas.
Clean and disinfect restroom and/or shower fixtures and facilities in routinely assigned areas, using chemicals and equipment as outlined in the custodial manual.
Clean and maintain hard surfaces in routinely assigned areas using the custodial manual’s procedures and specified mops, chemicals, and floor machines.
Report non-emergency repair or replacement needs, damage, non-operating equipment, and unsafe conditions to the Facilities Department using an online work order.
Move equipment and/or furniture when approved by the site leader.
Use snow and ice removal equipment to keep immediate building entrances, steps, ramps, and approaches free of ice and snow.
Keep approaches, steps, and entrances free of cigarette butts, trash, litter, leaves, and twigs.