Custodial Worker - INTERNAL OPENING FOR CURRENT KSU AFSCME EMPLOYEES ONLY

Kent State•Kent, OH

2d•$17 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

Performs custodial duties to care for, clean, and routinely maintain buildings, furniture, and fixtures according to established work rules. Reports to the Housekeeping Supervisor or another designated supervisor. This opening is restricted to current KSU AFSCME employees and is located on the Kent Campus in Kent, Ohio. The listed salary is $16.99–$17.75 (six-month rate). The position requires passing a security check. First Aid/CPR/AED certification must be obtained within the first 30 days for positions assigned to Recreational Services. The work involves exposure to dust, dirt, odors, heights, cleaning chemicals, and variable weather. Duties may include cleaning bodily fluids. The position requires moderate physical effort, frequent lifting and moving of up to 50 pounds, occasional lifting of up to 75 pounds, frequent stooping and bending, ladder climbing, and extended standing and walking. The stated schedule is Tuesday through Saturday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., but may vary to meet departmental needs; varied shifts, including occasional evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays, may be required.

Requirements

Opening is for current KSU AFSCME employees only.
Obtain First Aid/CPR/AED certification within the first 30 days of employment if assigned to Recreational Services.
Communicate interpersonally and in writing to interact effectively with University personnel and the public, in person and by telephone.
Operate cleaning equipment, including buffers, shampooers, vacuums, and hall machines.
Lift up to 75 pounds.
Read warning labels, write brief messages, and accurately follow oral and written instructions.
Apply appropriate safety practices.
Perform basic mathematics, if required by the position.
Identify threatening or unusual conditions and take appropriate action.
Work independently and as part of a team, and promote customer service.
Work varied hours and shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Pass a security check.

Nice To Haves

Six months of continuous work experience.

Responsibilities

Sweep, mop, scrub, strip, wax, and polish floors; clean and shampoo carpets; operate cleaning machines.
Clean, dust, and wax furniture and fixtures; shampoo upholstered furniture; wash walls; clean glass and mirrors; remove and hang drapes.
Empty and clean trash receptacles and recycling bins.
Clean and sanitize restrooms, shower facilities, and food service areas and equipment; replenish supplies.
Move and arrange furniture and equipment, and set up rooms for functions and events as needed.
Launder bed linens, towels, wash cloths, mop heads, rags, and other custodial equipment as needed.
Keep supply closets orderly, monitor supply levels, and report supply needs to the supervisor.
Maintain equipment and report repair needs, as well as evidence of fire, illegal entry, or theft of property.
Perform room-service duties for University guests as needed, such as making beds and replacing towels.
Remove snow and ice from walkways and pick up paper and other debris around buildings.
Train and direct student employees and participate in training new employees as needed.
Perform related duties as assigned.