Custodial Worker

Kent State•Kent, OH

3d•$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. Duties may include floor and carpet care; cleaning furniture, fixtures, walls, glass, and mirrors; emptying trash and recycling; sanitizing restrooms, shower facilities, and food-service areas; replenishing supplies; moving furniture and setting up rooms; laundering linens and custodial equipment; maintaining supply closets and equipment; reporting supply needs, repairs, and security concerns; providing room service to University guests; clearing snow and debris; and training or directing student employees. Other related duties may be assigned. The position is at Kent Campus in Kent, Ohio. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., but may vary to meet departmental needs. A security check is required.

Requirements

Obtain First Aid/CPR/AED certification within the first 30 days of employment if assigned to Recreational Services.
Use interpersonal and written communication to interact effectively with University personnel and the public in person and over the telephone.
Operate cleaning equipment such as 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.
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 using 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.
Scrub, 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, washcloths, mop heads, rags, and other custodial equipment as needed.
Maintain an orderly supply closet, monitor supply levels, and report supply needs to a 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, including 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.