Custodian II

Adams State University•Alamosa, CO

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This Position consists of supervising custodial units and performs custodial duties as needed to ensure clean, safe, sanitary, well maintained buildings to meet University customer needs and to protect the assets of Adams State University which further enhance the University’s ability to achieve its objectives in instruction, research and public service. This position has an essential service designation (required to be on duty to perform essential/emergency services of agency without delay and /or interruption. This position exists to assist the General Laborer III in delivery of custodial services to building occupants by serving in the capacity of a work leader directing and monitoring the work of a crew of up to 15 Custodian I’s. Other specific duties of the Custodian II are: Operate and maintain buffers, burnishers (battery and cord operated), automatic floor scrubbers, carpet extractors and backpack vacuums. Evaluate condition of floor coverings to determine appropriate procedures to be used in their care and maintenance. Perform specialized floor maintenance including strip and refinish, scrub and recoat, and burnishing operations on hard surface floors and stain removal and extraction operations on carpeted floors. Perform routine custodial tasks including sanitizing of restrooms, removing trash and recyclables in all areas of buildings, dusting, window and entry glass cleaning and vacuuming and mopping of floors in classrooms, laboratories, offices and common areas As a Supervisor this position will: Assign tasks and monitor the work of a custodial crew of up to 15 Custodian I’s. Assist General Laborer III with monitoring work processes, tracking employee attendance timekeeping and performance evaluations, monitoring equipment utilization and maintenance, ordering and stocking consumable supplies and providing input on individual employee performance for evaluation purposes. Provide safe access to buildings and building security through snow removal and building unlocking and locking services This position must understand MSD Sheets, proper use of cleaning chemicals, i. e. water, natural soaps, synthetic detergents/surfactants, solvents, acid, alkaline cleaners, etc. The use of these chemicals requires proper safety precautions and knowledge of various chemical hazards. Position may include use, handling and exposure to hazardous material through the use of custodial cleaning supplies and chemicals and ice melt.

Requirements

One (1) year of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position.
Effectively communicate with campus faculty and staff.
Be willing to work different shifts (day and/or night), including weekends and Holidays.
In this position you will be required to 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.
It also requires constant or frequent climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, handling, pushing, pulling and reaching.
In this position you will be required to withstand exposure to dust and fumes associated with cleaning agents and custodial work.
In this position you will be required to withstand exposure to adverse weather while performing snow removal duties in front of building entry/exit ways as needed.
Valid and unrestricted State of Colorado driver's license

Nice To Haves

Excellent Customer Service skills
Experience in a higher education setting (University or Community College)
Experience working events

Responsibilities

Operate and maintain buffers, burnishers (battery and cord operated), automatic floor scrubbers, carpet extractors and backpack vacuums.
Evaluate condition of floor coverings to determine appropriate procedures to be used in their care and maintenance.
Perform specialized floor maintenance including strip and refinish, scrub and recoat, and burnishing operations on hard surface floors and stain removal and extraction operations on carpeted floors.
Perform routine custodial tasks including sanitizing of restrooms, removing trash and recyclables in all areas of buildings, dusting, window and entry glass cleaning and vacuuming and mopping of floors in classrooms, laboratories, offices and common areas.
Assign tasks and monitor the work of a custodial crew of up to 15 Custodian I’s.
Assist General Laborer III with monitoring work processes, tracking employee attendance timekeeping and performance evaluations, monitoring equipment utilization and maintenance, ordering and stocking consumable supplies and providing input on individual employee performance for evaluation purposes.
Provide safe access to buildings and building security through snow removal and building unlocking and locking services.
Understand MSD Sheets, proper use of cleaning chemicals, i. e. water, natural soaps, synthetic detergents/surfactants, solvents, acid, alkaline cleaners, etc.
Perform snow removal duties in front of building entry/exit ways as needed.
Provide essential or emergency services to ensure health, safety and welfare of all faculty, staff, students and community members including before and after regular scheduled shift. This includes emergencies such as broken windows, power outages, storm damages and snow removal due to inclement weather including during University closures, after-hours and weekends.