Building Services Temp Academic Worker

Full-time

Davidson, NC

About the position

The Building Services Temp Academic Worker is responsible for performing a variety of custodial and general housekeeping duties involving the care and cleaning of college-owned buildings. This includes cleaning, sanitizing, and stocking supplies in various areas such as offices, dormitory areas, restrooms, classrooms, and more. The role requires the use of various equipment including scrubbers, floor machines, and carpet cleaners.

Responsibilities

• Clean, scrub, mop, shampoo and polish floors
• Clean walls, windows, woodwork, venetian blinds, fixtures, carpets, entrance/exit mats and other surfaces
• Sweep and clean walkways
• Pick up litter in and around building areas
• Clean and disinfect restrooms
• Empty trash containers and sanitize such containers to meet college standards
• Operate stripping, waxing, polishing, shampooing and vacuum machines
• Change attachments to necessary equipment and perform routine preventative maintenance on equipment/tools
• Pull trash and recycling and place in assigned locations for pick up
• Report items requiring service or repair to Superintendent
• Monitor security of buildings on assigned shifts
• Assist preparations for set-ups/take downs for special events when needed
• Store equipment as required
• Keep inventory of tools and supplies needed to complete all necessary tasks
• Complete full walk-throughs of assigned areas daily
• Attend all training events required to remain updated with new technologies, processes and procedures pertaining to the janitorial industry
• Fill in for absent team members on an as-needed basis to meet the needs of Building Services
• Work evenings and weekends on occasions
• Maintain a welcoming environment for students/staff
• Maintain good employee relations

Requirements

• 1 year or less work experience in the Janitorial/Custodial industry
• Dependable - ability to be at work daily and on-time
• Ability to bend, squat, stand, kneel, walk
• Regularly ascend/descend stairs
• Ability to walk for long/short distances
• Reach above shoulders repetitively, handle keys, tools, objects, push, pull, and carry items
• Work in indoor/outdoor environment subject to climate change
• Ability to lift, push, and pull 25-75 lbs. daily and repeatedly

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of floor cleaning/care procedures, techniques and equipment
• Stripping & Waxing experience
• 1 year of Janitorial/Custodial experience
• Ability to understand and read written and verbal instructions
• Some knowledge of cleaning equipment and technique desired
• Ability to interact positively with a wide variety of customers
• Working knowledge of buffers, hand trucks, dollies, pressure washers, wet vacuums, floor scrubbers, carpet cleaners and carpet extraction
• Basic problem-solving skills
• Working knowledge of best practices for the cleaning industry including chemical, tools and equipment; OSHA regulations, and blood borne pathogens
• Ability to perform basic math
• Willingness to be a team player in all of Building Services tasks

Benefits

• Use of Davidson College Facilities
• Lake Campus Access