Custodian

University of North Texas System•Dallas, TX

75d•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.
Communicating with others to exchange information.
Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like.
Lifting and Moving objects up to 20 pounds.
Lifting and Moving objects up to 50 pounds.
Lifting and moving objects up to 100 pounds or more.
Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
Moving self in various positions to perform tasks in tight and confined spaces.
Operating machinery and/or power tools.
Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.

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.