Custodian; Facilities, Real Estate, & Planning

Wake Forest University•Winston Salem, NC

About The Position

Utilizing excellent customer service and high attention to detail, perform general custodial duties as directed by departmental leadership. This position is not eligible for sponsorship of non-immigrant or immigrant visa status through Wake Forest University. All eligible applicants are encouraged to apply.

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.
Subject to both inside and outside environmental conditions including hazards.
This position may be designated as essential personnel to support business continuity during campus emergencies, disasters, or other special needs as directed by management. Essential personnel are subject to recall inside/outside their normal schedule.
Additional details can be found in the Wake Forest University Policy on Weather and Other Unusual Conditions.
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 and 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.
May volunteer as an essential employee as designated in the Facilities Management Severe Weather Policy.