CUSTODIAL WORKER 1 - 2nd Shift
Ohio University - Athens, OH
posted 9 days ago
About the position
Under general direction of a lead worker or supervision by departmental administrator or Building Services Manager, performs duties to provide care, cleaning & maintenance of building, furniture & fixtures. The position is not open to the public and is only available to current Ohio University AFSCME 1699 bargaining unit employees. Candidates must include their Ohio University employment history and any relevant verifiable experience to show they meet minimum qualifications for this classification. The successful candidate must indicate at the time of offer whether they accept or decline the position. This position is eligible for various benefits including medical, vision, dental, life insurance, winter break closure, paid holidays, educational benefits for employees and eligible dependents, sick leave, vacation, and retirement.
Responsibilities
- Adheres to all OSHA, CDC and/or Ohio University required safety guidelines
- Sweeps, mops, strips, waxes, polishes and renews floor surfaces
- Cleans and shampoos rugs and carpets
- Washes walls; cleans, dusts and waxes furniture and fixtures following either Level 1 or Level 2 clean/sanitize/disinfect guidelines as directed
- Cleans glass and mirrors
- Cleans and empties trash receptacles
- May remove and hang drapes
- Removes snow and ice from walkways and entrance areas
- Reports need for equipment repair
- Reports evidence of fire, illegal entry and theft of property
- Checks in supplies; stocks supply areas
- May assist in washing and sanitizing dishes, glassware, utensils, pots & pans
- Cleans and sanitizes bathroom fixtures & drinking fountains
- Operates dish machine/pot washer to clean and sanitize dishes, glasses, pans, etc.
- Performs other related duties as required
Requirements
- Knowledge of methods, materials and equipment used in sanitation and safety areas of dining, residential, academic and administrative units
- Ability to carry out instructions in written, oral, and pictorial form
- Ability to work independently or with others
- Demonstrate willingness to work with diverse populations
- Ability to read and write common vocabulary in sentence structure
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers, calculate fractions, decimals and percentages
- Ability to apply principles to solve practical problems
- Ability to demonstrate dexterity and skill in use of craft-associated hand and/or power tools and equipment
- Ability to mix cleaning compounds and follow safety procedures
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
- Ability to effectively use a 15 foot ladder
- An established pattern of good work habits and performance with good interpersonal skills
Nice-to-haves
- Knowledge of custodial safety practices
- Skill in operation of cleaning equipment (electric scrubbers, buffers & vacuum cleaners)
- Knowledge of all applicable OSHA and/or Ohio University safety guidelines and procedures
Benefits
- Medical
- Vision
- Dental
- Basic and supplemental life insurance
- Winter break closure
- Paid holidays
- Educational benefits for you and eligible dependents
- Sick leave
- Vacation
- Retirement
