Custodial Worker 2

The Ohio State University•Columbus, OH
•Onsite

About The Position

The Custodial Worker 2 will complete assigned project work that will assist the Student Life Environmental Services Department in providing a clean and safe environment for student residents, guests, and staff of The Ohio State University. This position will specialize in project work consisting of hard floor surface refinishing, hard floor maintenance and special cleaning, carpet cleaning, public/shared shower cleaning, and upholstery cleaning; bed lifting and furniture removal; responsible for a variety of other day-to-day cleaning; responsible for maintenance tasks as needed; climbs ladders and scaffolding; changes lightbulbs and completes high dusting; may be asked to respond to emergencies; reports any damage or theft discovered in work area; interact with and build relationships with students and building staff while maintaining productivity standards and goals; normally works 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; weekend work is required; this position will be primarily responsible for residence halls, but may be required to work in an Environmental Services department/building from district to district per operational needs; The Custodial Worker 2 must successfully complete and pass the CMI Basic Module training and exam during their probationary period-failure to do so may result in probationary removal.

Requirements

  • Per CCS specifications.
  • Six months in Custodial Worker 1 title or equivalent experience.
  • Documentation of successful completion of department specific, advanced custodian certification testing (examples include Cleaning Management Institute, 3M(TM), S.M.A.R.T. Program, or other certification program recognized in the cleaning industry as reputable).
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiple and divide whole numbers.
  • Ability to read and write common vocabulary plus.

Nice To Haves

  • 1 year of experience in institutional or large facility cleaning.
  • 1 year of experience in operation of carpet extractor, floor burnisher/buffer, walk behind or ride-on auto scrubber, and/or various other types of cleaning equipment.
  • Ability to lift and/or move furniture.
  • Ability to lift 25 to 75 pounds.

Responsibilities

  • Complete assigned project work including hard floor surface refinishing, hard floor maintenance and special cleaning, carpet cleaning, public/shared shower cleaning, and upholstery cleaning.
  • Perform bed lifting and furniture removal.
  • Conduct a variety of other day-to-day cleaning tasks.
  • Perform maintenance tasks as needed.
  • Climb ladders and scaffolding for tasks such as changing lightbulbs and high dusting.
  • Respond to emergencies as needed.
  • Report any damage or theft discovered in the work area.
  • Interact with and build relationships with students and building staff while maintaining productivity standards and goals.
  • Successfully complete and pass the CMI Basic Module training and exam during the probationary period.

Benefits

  • The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.
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