Custodian

University of Oregon•Eugene, OR

115d•$18 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

The Erb Memorial Union (EMU) is a department of the Division of Student Life. The EMU is a multifaceted auxiliary service that employs over 90 professional staff and 200 student staff, and serves over 15,000 daily users during the academic year. The EMU welcomes students, faculty, staff, the community and visitors to campus. Its mission is to provide learning experiences and opportunities for personal growth in an open, inclusive, and resource-rich community where students and staff collaborate to inspire and sustain extraordinary programs and services that promote diversity and social interaction. The EMU is student centered and operated in collaboration with a student Board. The Board is actively involved in determining the character and scope of the department and approves the budget recommendations of all EMU services and programs. The Custodian position is responsible for maintaining clean, safe and sanitary conditions in and around the Erb Memorial Union (EMU). Duties include sanitation of restrooms, floor and window care, cleaning of the building, dining areas and all surrounding grounds, emptying garbage, compost and recycling, assisting with general maintenance of facility, and providing excellent customer service to all EMU staff and visitors. The custodian will demonstrate and promote effective and respectful communication with staff, management, building users and other campus departments. The person in this position will exhibit appropriate behavior in the workplace, creating a respectful work environment. This position reports to the Custodial Services Manager and is part of the EMU's night shift, generally working 8:00pm-4:30AM Sunday through Thursday.

Requirements

One year of custodial experience
Basic knowledge of commercial cleaning equipment and chemicals
Ability to work independently and in a team
Ability to perform duties in a way that advances and supports the mission of the department and the University
Ability to work effectively in a diverse team environment and create effective relationships for problem-solving and positive interactions
Excellent attention to detail
Ability to maintain a safe and safety-conscious workplace
Ability to maintain a respectful workplace and model a positive and proactive attitude
Ability to model the highest ethical standards
Superior customer service skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced work environment
Ability to understand and work from written and oral instructions
Ability to respond to unexpected interruptions with flexibility and to re-prioritize work appropriately

Nice To Haves

Custodial experience in an industrial setting

Responsibilities

Sanitation of restrooms
Floor and window care
Cleaning of the building, dining areas and all surrounding grounds
Emptying garbage, compost and recycling
Assisting with general maintenance of facility
Providing excellent customer service to all EMU staff and visitors
Demonstrate and promote effective and respectful communication with staff, management, building users and other campus departments
Exhibit appropriate behavior in the workplace, creating a respectful work environment