Custodian

University of North Texas System•Dallas, TX

73d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of North Texas at Dallas invites applications for the position of Custodian. This is cleaning work and custodial care of University buildings. Work involves the performance of cleaning and sanitation work in an assigned building or work area, and occasional special project work. Work requires the application of proper cleaning methods and materials. Employees work under general supervision of assigned supervisory staff in accordance with established routines. Work is reviewed and evaluated through inspection of work performed. Specific duties may vary depending upon the type of facility to be cleaned.

Requirements

Ability to follow oral and written instructions
Ability to read and understand labels on chemicals
Ability to apply mathematical concepts to complete tasks (example: measuring and mixing chemicals)
Sufficient knowledge of cleaning methods and the proper use of cleaning equipment
Ability to operate vacuum cleaner, floor waxer, floor buffer, and other cleaning equipment
Physical ability to perform work involving standing, stooping, operating cleaning equipment, and lifting of materials and equipment
Ability to recognize and to report maintenance needs in buildings
Knowledge of safety and security precautions appropriate to work performed
Employees in this job may be responsible for conducting research on, working on, or having the ability to access critical organizational infrastructure and they must be able to maintain the security and integrity of the infrastructure related to this role.

Nice To Haves

Previous custodial experience preferred
Work with floor machines

Responsibilities

Sweeps, mops, scrubs, strips, waxes, and buffs floors, hallways, and stairways.
Cleans and vacuums carpets and rugs.
Cleans and dusts furniture, walls, ceilings, windows, windowsills, woodwork, and other building surfaces.
Cleans and sanitizes rest rooms, baths, commodes, urinals. lavatories, drinking fountains, and other fixtures.
Picks up and removes trash and other waste from building and cleans waste receptacles.
Unlocks building doors as required for building functions and programs.
Moves furniture for cleaning purposes.
Replaces burnedout light bulbs and fluorescent lamps.
Transports recyclable materials to drop off point on a scheduled basis.
Observes safety and security precautions appropriate to work performed.
Reports building conditions and situations requiring the attention of Facility Technicians to Work Control.