Custodian I

Adams State University•Alamosa, CO

16h•Onsite

About The Position

Custodial positions at Adams State University provide custodial support in various assigned areas on campus. The custodial staff is responsible for the cleaning and upkeep of nearly all interior spaces on the Adams State Campus. Maintaining the cleanliness of our facilities is crucial to providing a safe, comfortable, fully functional, and aesthetically pleasing campus environment that is conducive to teaching, learning, living, and creating the best possible experience for our students, faculty, staff and visitors to our campus.

Requirements

Six (6) months of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position.
Responsible professional conduct at all times.
Punctual and observe scheduled work hours.
Will not abuse leave and will follow call-in procedures.
Follow safety guidelines and use personal protective equipment when required.
Read and understand the labels on cleaning materials, warning signs, and Safety Data Sheets.
Effectively communicate with campus faculty and staff.
Willing to work different shifts (day and/or night), including weekends and Holidays.
Exert or lift in excess of 100 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 lbs. of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 lbs. for force constantly.
Requires constant or frequent climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, handling, pushing, pulling, and reaching.
Withstand exposure to dust and fumes associated with cleaning agents and custodial work.
Withstand exposure to adverse weather while performing snow removal duties in front of building entry/exit ways as needed.

Responsibilities

Cleaning and servicing buildings by sanitizing, mopping, dusting, vacuuming, and removal of trash/debris and recyclable materials.
Moving furniture, cleaning kitchens, bathrooms/showers and locker rooms, sinks, walls, floors, windows, and closets.
Replacing light bulbs, stripping and waxing floors, carpet cleaning, and burnishing floors.
Keeping entryways clean and free of snow and debris.
Performing set-ups for special functions.
Supervising student and community service help.
Performing floor-care cleaning duties: Sweeping, mopping, spray buffing floors, burnishing floors, refinishing wood, concrete and vinyl composite floors (by removing floor finish, sanding or stripping, then sealing and waxing).
Vacuuming and spot cleaning carpet, straightening and moving furniture, shampooing upholstered furniture, and carpet extraction and I-capulation.
Minor repair/service of building and custodial equipment, including replacing light bulbs, moving furniture, submitting work requests, tightening screws, servicing vacuums, and auto-scrubbers.
Outside duties including cleaning windows, picking up trash and debris around building’s perimeter, and removing snow from entrances, handicap ramps, and stairs.
Understanding Safety Data Sheets and the proper use of cleaning chemicals.
Attending training meetings on safety, cleaning procedures, and equipment and product use.
Work related to setting up/taking down for special events, such as moving tables and chairs for registration, graduation, homecoming, New Student Orientation, campus BBQs, or other events as contracted.
Pulling bleachers in/out for athletic events, moving offices, portable stage equipment, tents, banquets, and other conference items.