Custodial Services Worker

Virginia Tech•Blacksburg, VA

13h•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to a Custodial Services Supervisor, the Custodial Worker provides services to assure a clean, sanitary and safe environment in assigned facilities. Responsible for meeting high standards of cleanliness in offices, meeting rooms, public areas, bathrooms, custodial closets, and other areas within the facilities. Duties include floor maintenance, dusting, gathering and removal of trash, and snow and ice removal from entrance ways and sidewalks. Reports needed equipment and building repair and any unsafe or unusual situations. Responsible for the care and handling of custodial supplies, equipment and assigned keys. Occasionally assists with the preparation of regularly scheduled events. This position is designated Emergency Personnel, and requires employees to report to work during emergency situations, closings, and per supervisor's instructions.

Requirements

Ability to comprehend and follow instructions.
Ability to properly use or learn to use cleaning chemicals and agents, including dilution and dispensing systems.
Must be able to walk and stand extensively.
Must be able to climb stairs.
Must be able to safely move or handle up to 35 lbs.
Must be able to bend, stoop, reach (including reaching above the head to dust), push/pull, perform repetitive motion, twist.
Must be able to shovel snow.
Must be able to safely and efficiently operate electrically powered and manual cleaning equipment.
Must be willing and able to learn the use of heavy floor care equipment.
Must have a criminal conviction check.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with the public and/or customer service experience.
Knowledge and experience with various cleaning methods.
Custodial/cleaning experience in an institutional, or commercial cleaning environment (such as hospitality (hotel/motel), commercial cleaning company, manufacturing, health care facilities, etc.).
Custodial/cleaning experience working in an educational environment (such as universities/college, school systems, etc.).
Previous experience operating professional cleaning equipment.

Responsibilities

Provide services to assure a clean, sanitary and safe environment in assigned facilities.
Meet high standards of cleanliness in offices, meeting rooms, public areas, bathrooms, custodial closets, and other areas within the facilities.
Perform floor maintenance, dusting, gathering and removal of trash.
Perform snow and ice removal from entrance ways and sidewalks.
Report needed equipment and building repair and any unsafe or unusual situations.
Care for and handle custodial supplies, equipment and assigned keys.
Occasionally assist with the preparation of regularly scheduled events.
Report to work during emergency situations, closings, and per supervisor's instructions as designated Emergency Personnel.