Custodial Support Associate

University of Richmond

6d•$17 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

SUMMARY: The Custodial Support Associate supports Custodial and Environmental Services with supply ordering and delivering, equipment oversight and incident response in accordance with operating procedures and all University policies, procedures and guidelines. The Custodial Support Associate also exemplifies and upholds the Facilities Department’s mission which is to create and maintain an outstanding learning environment through constant attention to our community’s needs and thoughtful care of our beautiful campus. RESPONSIBILITIES: Advocates safety for everyone on campus by identifying potential safety concerns, reporting safety violations and addressing safety questions. Interacts daily with diverse staff, students and faculty by providing a welcoming and positive atmosphere Preserves the heritage and unique infrastructure of the University by striving to exceed industry cleanliness standards Oversees the inventory and provides basic maintenance of all chemicals, supplies and equipment Delivers chemicals, supplies and equipment campus wide Assists with project work and urgent needs including but not limited to flood cleanup, snow removal, and deep cleaning Partners with custodial service providers and approved vendors Utilizes equipment including but not limited to a forklift, backhoe operator and truck with lift gate Supports supervisor with quality assurance focused tasks as directed Responds and assists with any custodial related requests as directed WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL EFFORT: Must be able to lift, push and pull up to 50 pounds. Must be able to stand for long periods of time, go up and down stairs, walk for long periods and other similar physical tasks Requires the employee to work both inside and outside in cold, wet, and dry conditions. Frequently required to use personal protective equipment to prevent exposure to hazardous materials QUALIFICATIONS: General knowledge of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Outlook Required: Must have a valid Driver's License and be able to produce a driving record with a minimum of 3 years of driving history in good standing EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: Minimum of a High School degree or educational equivalent Minimum of three years’ experience in custodial operations or related field preferred WORK HOURS: Full-time, non-exempt position Monday – Friday, 6a.m. - 2:30p.m.; 8 hrs./day; 40 hrs./week All Facilities employees are designated as essential personnel and are subject to work outside the normal work schedule on an emergency basis SALARY STRUCTURE: Pay Grade 3 ($16.81 to $19.75 per hour) Located just minutes from downtown Richmond, Virginia, the University of Richmond blends the intimacy of a small college with exceptional academic, research, and cultural opportunities usually found only at large institutions. The mission of the University of Richmond is to educate in an academically challenging, intellectually vibrant, and collaborative community dedicated to the holistic development of students and the production of scholarly and creative work. A Richmond education prepares students for lives of purpose, thoughtful inquiry, and responsible leadership in a diverse world. Our strategic priorities are academic excellence, belonging and community, access and affordability, well-being, and experiential learning and community engagement. These priorities, coupled with strong benefits, makes the University of Richmond an employer of choice in the Richmond area. UR is a private, highly selective, liberal arts university with a welcoming spirit that prizes diversity of experience and thought. With more than 60 undergraduate majors and an average undergraduate class size of 15 students, the University provides a collaborative learning and research environment unlike any other in higher education, offering students an extraordinary combination of the liberal arts with law, business, leadership studies, and continuing education. The University of Richmond ranks number 30 among the nation’s best liberal arts colleges by US News and World Report, one of many accolades that showcases Richmond as a premiere place to grow professionally and personally.

Requirements

General knowledge of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Outlook
Must have a valid Driver's License and be able to produce a driving record with a minimum of 3 years of driving history in good standing
Minimum of a High School degree or educational equivalent

Nice To Haves

Minimum of three years’ experience in custodial operations or related field preferred

Responsibilities

Advocates safety for everyone on campus by identifying potential safety concerns, reporting safety violations and addressing safety questions.
Interacts daily with diverse staff, students and faculty by providing a welcoming and positive atmosphere
Preserves the heritage and unique infrastructure of the University by striving to exceed industry cleanliness standards
Oversees the inventory and provides basic maintenance of all chemicals, supplies and equipment
Delivers chemicals, supplies and equipment campus wide
Assists with project work and urgent needs including but not limited to flood cleanup, snow removal, and deep cleaning
Partners with custodial service providers and approved vendors
Utilizes equipment including but not limited to a forklift, backhoe operator and truck with lift gate
Supports supervisor with quality assurance focused tasks as directed
Responds and assists with any custodial related requests as directed