Custodian

Loomis Institute • Windsor, CT

42d

About The Position

Loomis Chaffee is seeking an experienced full-time custodian to join our community during the shifts of  Monday - Friday  7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

 (Additional hours as specified). 

Summary of Primary Duties and Responsibilities:  

Custodian is responsible for safe, professional, reliable, efficient, environmentally-sound, and cost- effective cleanliness of school's campus as directed.   Candidate must be comfortable cleaning male and female dorms.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Knowledge, skills and abilities typically associated with five (5) years of custodial and housekeeping experience.
• Understanding of various cleaning techniques relating to bathrooms, floors (cement, wood, tile, carpet), housing, and dormitories. An understanding of set-ups and furniture(assembly/disassembly) .
• Understanding of cleaning practices, policies, and standards.
• Working knowledge of cleaning techniques and methods, sanitation and hygiene standards compliance, and best work methods/practices.
• Knowledge of OSHA standards, industrial safety standards, and health/sanitation code compliance.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other personnel including subordinates, peers, superiors, vendors, contractors and other contacts.
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply information from files, catalogs, reports, and manuals.
• Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision, have initiative, and be a self-starter.
• Demonstrated good organizational/priority management skills, and oral communication skills.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the job including but not limited to walking around campus, climbing stairs, ladders, scaffolds or platforms, lifting/carrying heavy objects and working in confined spaces.
• Demonstrate proper judgment in behavior, speech, and dress in a neat, clean, and appropriate professional manner for the assignment and work setting.
• Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision, have initiative, and be a self-starter.
• Must be able to work as a team member and effectively with other assigned personnel including faculty, contractors, and students.
• Willingness to perform other work as required.
• Have the ability to regularly lift and/or move up to ten (10) pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds, and occasionally move/lift up to fifty (50) pounds.
• Have the ability to consistently stand/walk for up to 8hrs per day, frequently and repeatedly bending, twisting, reaching, kneeling.
• Must have a satisfactory work record including good attendance.

Responsibilities

• Support the activities of the housekeeping staff, other personnel or contractors to ensure effective and efficient cleaning and service/special event support.
• Responsibilities supporting campus services and mailroom.
• Clean and sanitize bathrooms, clean glass, remove graffiti and clean other surfaces to maintain a high level of sanitation and cleanliness.
• Sweeping and mopping floors, corridors, stairs or archways, vacuum carpets.
• Dust horizontal and vertical surfaces.
• Polish stainless steel and silverware.
• Restock cleaning and paper supplies as needed.
• Emptying waste baskets, collects and disposes of rubbish.
• Cleaning and disinfecting of all assigned areas.
• Works with chemical cleaning agents daily.
• Moving furniture and arranging chairs, tables and other equipment as necessary.
• Monitoring and report all unsatisfactory school building and facility conditions.
• Complete all tasks as assigned by policies, and standards.
• Support the activities of the Physical Plant Department, staff, other personnel, and contractors to ensure effective and efficient cleanliness of campus facilities and mission of the School.
• Availability for emergencies and “off-hour” work required some weekends.
• Assist with snow clearing and removal.
• Abide by all standards for safety and health guidelines, environmental regulations, quality, and productivity by following established policies and procedures.
• Perform seasonal tasks as needed, including shoveling, clearing snow and ice from walks, stairs, and pathways.
• Perform other work and additional duties as assigned, including assisting other Physical Plant operations to complete assignments and projects in support of the overall mission of the School.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, Long-term/short-term disability, retirement plan with match up to 10%. Generous vacation, sick and holiday time annually.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED