Custodial Worker - INTERNAL OPENING FOR CURRENT KSU AFSCME EMPLOYEES ONLY

Kent State•Kent, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs custodial duties to provide for care, cleaning, and routine maintenance of buildings, furniture, and fixtures according to established work rules. Reports to Housekeeping Supervisor or other designated supervisor.

Requirements

First Aid/CPR/AED certification must be obtained in first 30 days of employment for positions assigned to Recreational Services.
Interpersonal and written communication to effectively interact with University personnel and public in person and over the telephone
Operate cleaning equipment (e.g., buffers, shampooers, vacuums, hall machines)
Lift 75 pounds
Read (e.g., warning labels), write (e.g., brief messages), and accurately follow oral and/or written instructions
Apply appropriate safety practices
Perform basic mathematics (e.g., add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers, fractions and decimals, and to calculate percentages), if required by position
Identify threatening or unusual conditions and take appropriate action
Work independently and with a team
Promote customer service
Work varied hours and shifts to include evenings, weekends, and holidays
Must pass a security check.

Nice To Haves

Six months of continuous work experience.

Responsibilities

Sweeps, mops, scrubs, strips, waxes, and polishes to renew floor surfaces
Cleans and shampoos carpets
Operates various cleaning machines (e.g., buffers, shampooers, vacuums, hall machines, extractors)
Cleans, dusts, and waxes furniture and fixtures
Shampoos upholstered furniture
Washes walls
Cleans glass and mirrors
Removes and hangs drapes
Empties and cleans trash receptacles and/or recycling bins
Scrubs, cleans, and sanitizes restrooms, shower facilities, and/or food service areas and equipment
Replenishes supplies
Moves and arranges furniture and equipment
May set up rooms for functions and events
May launder bed linens, towels, wash cloths, mop heads, rags, and other custodial equipment
Maintains a clean and orderly supply closet
Monitors supply levels and reports supply needs to supervisor
Maintains equipment, reports need for repairs
Reports evidence of fire, illegal entry, and theft of property
May perform room service duties for University guests; make beds, replace towels, etc.
Removes snow and ice from walkways
Picks up paper and other debris in area surrounding buildings
May train and direct student employees
May participate in training new employees
Perform related duties as assigned