27-63 Third Shift Custodian (CW1) - Custodial Services Department

West Chester University•West Chester University, PA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

West Chester University of Pennsylvania’s Facilities Division is hiring a Custodial Worker 1 to help maintain a clean campus. The position works Monday through Friday from 10:30 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. and is deemed essential, so employees must remain or report to work during partial or full University closures caused by hazardous road conditions, emergencies, or other reasons. Duties include cleaning floors, carpets, restrooms, shower rooms, classrooms, offices, elevators, studies, hallways, stairwells, steps, and lobbies; emptying waste containers; replacing light bulbs and fluorescent tubes; and removing snow and ice from doorways and walks leading to buildings. The ideal candidate is professional, punctual, detail-oriented, able to follow instructions, and comfortable working with little supervision. Cleaning experience is helpful but not required; training will be provided.

Requirements

No previous experience or training is required.
Ability to read and understand written materials.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to learn the operation and care of vacuum cleaners, scrubbing machines, polishing machines, and other janitorial equipment.
Ability to exercise care in the use of cleaning materials.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to perform duties while bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, reaching, and climbing.
Sufficient physical strength to perform custodial tasks, including working from an eight-foot stepladder.
Professionalism, punctuality, attention to detail, and ability to work with little supervision.

Nice To Haves

Experience with various cleaning techniques, supplies, and machines.

Responsibilities

Vacuum, mop, and wax floors and clean carpets.
Empty waste containers.
Clean restrooms, shower rooms, classrooms, offices, elevators, studies, hallways, stairwells, steps, and lobbies.
Replace light bulbs and fluorescent tubes.
Remove snow and ice from doorways and walks leading to buildings.
Use cleaning materials carefully and learn to operate and care for janitorial equipment.
Report to or remain at work during University closures when required as an essential employee.