Custodian, Facilities and Campus Services

Wake Forest University • Winston Salem, NC

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About The Position

Utilizing excellent customer service and high attention to detail, perform general custodial duties as directed by departmental leadership.

Requirements

• Ability to read and understand safety procedures, cleaning instructions, and schedules.
• Ability to communicate effectively in the English language sufficient to perform the duties of the position.
• Ability to build and maintain an effective working relationship with students, faculty, and staff who are subtly or different than yourself.
• Ability to understand and interpret terminology related to the area of work.
• Ability to understand and follow the vision, structure, culture, philosophy, values, and code of ethics of the facilities department and Wake Forest University as a whole.
• Ability to work independently or as a part of a team.
• Physical abilities: Climbing, stooping, kneeling, standing, walking either within your respective areas or between areas on campus, lifting up to 50 pounds, pushing, pulling, and grasping.
• Subject to both inside and outside environmental conditions including hazards.

Nice To Haves

• High school graduate plus one year of work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Upon direction and training from the Team Lead of Custodial Services, following established cleaning procedures and techniques.
• Completes duties not limited to sweeping, vacuuming, and mopping floors; dusting and polishing furniture and woodwork.
• Cleans restrooms and replenishes supplies.
• Empties and cleans waste and recycling receptacles; picks up paper and trash.
• Cleans relight glass, windows, and walls.
• Cleans decks, balconies, sidewalks, offices, laundry rooms, and common space areas.
• Sets up, moves, and arranges furniture and equipment.
• Turns out lights and locks doors and windows, as required.
• Maintains custodial areas and equipment so they are clean and presentable.
• Unloads supply deliveries and organizes materials as needed.
• Launder housekeeping materials as requested by leadership.
• Works on special projects and cleans other facilities, as assigned.
• Reports all matters of safety to the Supervisor.
• Follows all University and departmental policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned by departmental leadership.

Benefits

• Background investigations and drug screens for all final candidates being considered for employment.
• Commitment to providing access and reasonable accommodation in employment for individuals with disabilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: High school or GED