Custodian

Mount St. Joseph University•Cincinnati, OH

21d•Onsite

About The Position

Mount St. Joseph University is hiring a Custodian I to perform custodial duties throughout the College as assigned by the Manager of Custodial & Administrative Services and the Director of Buildings & Grounds. The role supports cleanliness in assigned campus areas and contributes to the work of the Buildings & Grounds team. Work is performed under immediate supervision, with assignments reviewed frequently or at predetermined times. The position has no supervisory responsibilities. The Custodian works with the Manager of Custodial & Administrative Services, the Director of Buildings & Grounds, department staff, students, faculty, and other university staff. The position may also assist with building, renovation, and remodeling projects, and participate in mandatory overtime when required by special events or college needs. Mount St. Joseph University offers benefit options intended to support employees and their families; eligibility varies by position and FTE. The university describes its workplace as dynamic and collaborative and offers professional development opportunities.

Requirements

Some high school education.
Ability to read and write and perform simple numerical tasks.
Six months of related experience.
Specialized training in floor care.
Effective communication skills, including the ability to communicate clearly and concisely and listen well.
Ability to work collaboratively and communicate and cooperate with others to achieve shared goals.
Ability to adapt willingly and quickly to changing priorities, responsibilities, and student needs.
Ability to maintain accuracy and review work for errors, oversights, or omissions.
Ability to follow tasks through to completion.
Ability to provide exceptional, student- and customer-focused service.
Ability to maintain professional, respectful working relationships with students, coworkers, and campus and community constituencies.
Ability to participate in mandatory overtime when required by special events and college needs.
Ability to perform floor care, move furniture, and lift.

Responsibilities

Clean assigned areas, including hallways, stairwells, lounges, classrooms, offices, and tenant areas, according to the duty assignment sheet.
Complete the daily checklist based on the duty assignment sheet.
Perform floor-care techniques, including stripping, sealing, and waxing tile and terrazzo flooring, without direct supervision.
Operate floor-care equipment, including floor scrubbers and buffers.
Attend all scheduled training sessions.
Maintain inventory of supplies issued for assigned jobs and keep the supply closet clean and uncluttered.
Move furniture and equipment as necessary.
Assist with campus building, renovation, and remodeling projects as needed.
Perform other duties appropriate to the position as assigned by supervision.
Contribute to team efforts, help colleagues accomplish related work, and adapt to new work requirements and opportunities to improve departmental services.
Assist with other Buildings & Grounds and Business/Finance Division responsibilities during high-demand service periods, including mandatory overtime for special events and college needs.