Limited Term Custodian

Salem Academy and College•Winston Salem, NC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Salem Academy and College is hiring a Limited Term Custodian to keep campus buildings and property clean and orderly. Under the general direction of the Executive Director of Operations, the position reports directly to the Assistant Director of Facilities. The custodian performs routine and heavy cleaning, project cleaning, event setups, and other assigned duties, while working cooperatively with department members and other campus constituencies. The role involves daily contact with students, faculty, staff, parents, and other campus community members. The custodian is an essential employee and must be physically able to perform the required tasks. The position may require rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, work during inclement weather, and other periods when custodial staffing is needed. The role also includes maintaining and using custodial equipment and supplies safely, reporting facility concerns and repair needs, checking supplies, and entering and updating work orders in a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS). The physical work is a primary part of the job and involves substantial activity, lifting, and exposure to indoor and outdoor conditions and cleaning chemicals.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent; a combination of education and experience may be considered.
Ability to pass a background check.
Valid driver's license.
Submit to random drug testing.
Self-motivated and able to work with minimum supervision and independently.
Ability to understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures and understand written and verbal communications.
Ability to operate vacuums and related equipment and safely use cleaning equipment and supplies.
Ability to use hand and power tools applicable to the trade.
Ability to lift and manipulate heavy objects, including objects up to 60 pounds, and to climb ladders and work at heights.
Ability to perform repetitive motion for long periods and carry out considerable physical activity, including heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling.
Ability to bend, squat, stand, kneel, walk, run, crawl, climb, ascend and descend stairs, and access confined or high spaces; walk long distances and sit for varying lengths of time.
Ability to work in indoor and outdoor environments with changing temperatures and exposure to hazards or physical risks, following basic safety precautions.
Ability to tolerate moderate exposure to unusual elements such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, loud noises, and cleaning agents or chemicals.
Ability to perceive sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction, receive detailed information through oral communication, and express and exchange ideas verbally.
Excellent oral, interpersonal, written, and communication skills, including the ability to communicate across staff levels and give appropriate feedback to coworkers and supervisors.
Ability to multitask, solve problems, organize work, maintain schedules, adapt to changing requirements, and evaluate situations and recommend actions or cost-effective solutions.
Knowledge of custodial and housekeeping best practices, procedures, and terminology associated with housekeeping, maintenance, and physical plant operations.
Knowledge of inventory control practices.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse operating groups, personnel, and organizations.
Proficiency with technology, computers, and a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS), including accurately entering, editing, completing, annotating, and updating work orders.
Ability to work rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, during inclement weather, and other circumstances requiring custodial staffing.

Responsibilities

Keep buildings and property clean and orderly.
Perform heavy, project-based, seasonal, and routine custodial cleaning, including dusting, sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, vacuuming, and cleaning assigned facilities.
Gather and empty trash, dispose of it in compactors or dumpsters, and separate recyclables into the proper receptacles.
Scrub, sanitize, and supply buildings and restroom facilities.
Dust furniture, walls, and equipment; clean windows, mirrors, and partitions; and clean and polish fixtures and furniture.
Mix cleaning solutions and chemicals according to instructions and follow procedures for using chemical cleaners and power machinery.
Shampoo or steam-clean carpets and rugs.
Assist with managing inventory of cleaning supplies and check supply levels in campus buildings and residence halls.
Work cooperatively with department members and other campus constituencies; report issues involving vendors or campus community members to a supervisor.
Drive vehicles needed to perform or travel to cleaning work, including Salem vehicles and vans, and operate industrial vacuum cleaners.
Notify managers about repairs or additions needed to building operating systems; report needs and concerns and submit or recommend work orders.
Unlock doors and ensure they are locked after cleaning areas.
Report concerns related to on-campus residents.
Care for and maintain equipment and supplies, and promote workplace safety and environmental practices.
Assist with on-the-job training of new staff on routine procedures.
Assist with or perform snow removal and minor maintenance, such as replacing light bulbs or adjusting furniture.
Perform other assigned tasks, duties, and responsibilities.