Caretaker - 2 POSITIONS (Custodian 2)
About The Position
The Caretaker helps keep the Capitol Campus and assigned off-campus areas clean and safe. The role includes cleaning restrooms, emptying trash, washing glass, restocking supplies, unlocking buildings, and responding to spills or other urgent cleaning needs. Outdoor tasks include maintaining entryways, cleaning ashtrays, applying deicer, and shoveling snow during winter. Regular work also includes dusting, vacuuming, and wiping surfaces throughout the day. The Caretaker supports events by setting up tables, chairs, and containers and managing trash and recycling. The position uses a computer daily to record work and time in FMMS and includes OS1 training on cleaning processes, tools, and chemicals. This is an on-site position with a Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. schedule; the recruitment may fill multiple positions with differing non-working-day schedules.
Requirements
- Valid driver's license.
- High school diploma or GED equivalency.
- Six months of experience in custodial work, general or building maintenance, groundskeeping, semi-skilled carpentry, electrical work, and/or plumbing repair.
- Ability to lift, move, and/or transfer 50 pounds or more.
- Ability to stand, walk, stoop, bend, reach, push, pull, and kneel.
- Ability to safely use a backpack vacuum, floor crew machinery, and other equipment as designed for up to eight hours.
- Ability to work around building occupants, visitors, and other trades personnel.
- Exercise discretion and respect workplace privacy and confidentiality.
- Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
- Ability to work in a crowded, high-pressure environment.
- Ability to wear a uniform and use prescribed chemicals daily, which may require protective equipment.
- Meet productivity standards, deadlines, and work schedules; use available time and resources effectively; and respect customers’ privacy and property.
- Demonstrate ethical behavior and communicate its importance to others.
- Take personal responsibility for developing talents and knowledge.
- Remain alert for signs of suspicious or criminal activity in the work environment.
- Complete required training during the probationary period for new custodians.
- Demonstrate willingness to learn and grow through feedback, new experiences, different perspectives, and continuous improvement.
- Seek to understand the needs and experiences of customers, coworkers, and communities, and address barriers to access and participation with respectful, timely, and effective support.
Nice To Haves
- Minimum age of eighteen years old.
Responsibilities
- Perform housekeeping duties on the Capitol Campus and assigned off-campus areas.
- Respond to spills and other urgent cleaning needs during the day.
- Clean and stock restrooms, remove trash, clean glass, and stock custodial pantries.
- Unlock buildings and put away supplies on delivery days.
- Maintain outdoor areas by cleaning ashtrays and entryways, applying deicer, and shoveling snow.
- Complete regular cleaning tasks such as dusting, vacuuming, and wiping surfaces.
- Support events by setting up tables, chairs, and containers and managing trash and recycling.
- Record time and work daily in FMMS.
- Complete OS1 training on cleaning processes, tools, and chemicals.
- Perform other duties as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
