Custodian (Johns Hopkins Facilities and Real Estate)

Johns Hopkins University•Baltimore, MD

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Custodial services is a 24-hour business with multiple shifts available, both day and night. Shifts can be discussed further with the hiring manager during the interview stage. We are seeking Custodians to clean office buildings, laboratories, classrooms, and/or outside areas. Custodians also move furniture, appliances, and/or equipment.

Requirements

Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to read and write such as to be able to read labels on cleaning and detergent materials, disinfecting solutions, and so forth.
Ability to operate large, powered vacuum cleaners, cleaning and buffing equipment.
Ability to interact and/or work with faculty, students, staff, and visitors in a respectful and courteous manner.
Ability to lift, carry or otherwise move and position objects and materials weighing up to 50 lbs.
Ability to stand, walk or otherwise move about campus on a continuous basis.
Ability to ascend/descend stairs on a regular basis in order to sufficiently clean them.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or graduation equivalent preferred.
One year or more years of experience preferred.
Valid Driver’s license preferred.

Responsibilities

Cleans, sweeps, vacuums, and polishes floors using various tools, equipment, and cleaning materials.
Cleans identified or assigned areas/spaces with required cleaners and disinfecting solutions.
Cleans walls, windows, window blinds and shades, ceilings, and doors, potentially working from ladders or scaffolding.
Replenishes towels, soap, toilet tissue, linen, and other supplies as required.
Inspects exterior and interior of building for service issues and reports all damages, malfunctions, and needed repairs to supervisor.
Removes trash from assigned areas, moves furniture, equipment, supplies, and recyclable materials, and empties trash containers.
Removes recyclable materials and maintains appropriate separation.
Transports biohazard containers to designated area.
Removes snow, ice, and debris from building entrances, sidewalks, and other areas as required.
Maintains equipment and work areas in clean and orderly condition.
Observes safety precautions and properly uses equipment and products.
Sets up and removes furniture, miscellaneous equipment, and supplies required for meetings and special events.
Performs other duties as assigned.