Custodian - Campus Care Specialist

DOGS INC•Palmetto, FL

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Custodian / Campus Care Specialist maintains clean, sanitary, safe, and welcoming environments throughout Dogs Inc's campus facilities. The role performs routine custodial and housekeeping services in offices, dormitories, restrooms, common areas, and other designated spaces to support the health, safety, and comfort of employees, students, visitors, and guests. It supports daily campus operations by upholding cleanliness standards, identifying facility concerns, and assisting with special cleaning projects and campus activities. The position includes cleaning and sanitizing assigned areas; maintaining campus appearance; responding to cleaning requests and spills; safely using custodial equipment and products; managing supplies; and following safety, sanitation, and waste-disposal procedures. The Custodian communicates with supervisors and other departments, works independently and collaboratively, and assists with room setup, events, deep-cleaning projects, and other duties consistent with the position's responsibilities and operational needs. All employees are responsible for helping keep Dogs Inc grounds safe and clean, including reporting or addressing hazards, picking up trash, and assisting guests and volunteers.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or one to three months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Strong attention to detail and reliability.
Positive attitude and willingness to help where needed.
Ability to lift, push, pull, and move equipment and supplies as required.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, and perform physical tasks throughout the shift.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence and speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic with whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals, and calculations involving standard measures of currency, weight, volume, and distance.
Ability to understand written, oral, or diagram/chart instructions and address problems involving several concrete changes in standardized situations.
Ability to use basic Microsoft Office, including Outlook and Excel, and access and read email.
Willingness to abide by the Code of Ethics, help others, accept constructive criticism, cooperate with coworkers and supervisors, follow instructions, show initiative, and work steadily with minimal supervision.
Good attendance record, with rare absences or tardiness.
Ability to stand, walk, sit, use fingers and hands, reach, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl for at least one-third to two-thirds of the workday.
Ability to climb or balance for under one-third of the workday and talk or hear for over two-thirds of the workday.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds for under one-third of the time.
Previous custodial, housekeeping, janitorial, environmental services, or facilities experience is preferred; the qualifications section lists 1–2 years.

Nice To Haves

Previous custodial, housekeeping, janitorial, environmental services, or facilities experience.

Responsibilities

Clean and sanitize assigned campus buildings, offices, dormitories, restrooms, common areas, and other designated facilities.
Sweep, mop, vacuum, dust, and clean floors, furniture, fixtures, and other surfaces using appropriate methods and equipment.
Clean and disinfect restrooms and frequently touched surfaces.
Empty trash receptacles, replace liners, and transport waste to designated disposal areas according to procedures.
Replenish restroom supplies such as paper products and soap.
Maintain cleanliness and organization of custodial closets, storage areas, equipment, and supplies.
Complete cleaning duties according to established schedules, procedures, and sanitation standards.
Maintain the cleanliness and appearance of designated indoor and outdoor campus areas.
Identify and promptly report maintenance concerns, damaged equipment, unsafe conditions, and facility issues.
Respond promptly to cleaning requests, spills, and other custodial needs while following safety procedures.
Help prepare and maintain clean, orderly spaces for campus operations.
Coordinate cleaning activities with other departments to minimize disruption to campus operations.
Safely operate and maintain assigned custodial tools and equipment, including vacuums and mops.
Use, handle, store, and dispose of cleaning products and custodial materials according to instructions, safety data sheets, and procedures.
Follow safety requirements, including chemical hazard communication, proper labeling, and use of required personal protective equipment.
Inspect equipment for damage or malfunction and report repair or replacement needs.
Monitor cleaning supplies and communicate replenishment needs to management.
Follow procedures for waste disposal, spill response, sanitation, and workplace safety.
Promptly report accidents, injuries, unsafe conditions, and potential hazards to management.
Communicate with supervisors, coworkers, and other departments about duties, cleaning needs, and facility concerns.
Complete duties independently and collaborate with team members to support campus operations.
Follow work schedules, cleaning procedures, organizational policies, and supervisor instructions.
Maintain professional and courteous interactions with employees, students, visitors, volunteers, and guests.
Assist with room preparation, furniture arrangements, and cleanup for meetings, special events, and campus activities.
Support periodic deep-cleaning projects, seasonal cleaning, and special custodial assignments.
Assist with moving and organizing cleaning supplies, equipment, and other materials using appropriate methods.
Support campus-wide cleanliness and appearance initiatives.
Help keep the grounds safe and clean by reporting or fixing hazards, picking up trash, and assisting guests and volunteers.