Custodian - (10:30pm - 7:00am)

University of Kansas•Lawrence, KS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Custodian Shift position involves performing routine custodial tasks in a designated area to help maintain an inviting and safe campus environment. Duties include cleaning offices, classrooms, facilities, hallways, stairways, elevators, entrances, exteriors, restrooms, and showers; maintaining floors and equipment; and assisting with other related work as assigned. Some work locations require attention to bio-hazards. The schedule is Sunday through Thursday, 10:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. The position may require overtime, work in extreme temperatures and weather, and physical tasks such as lifting, carrying, bending, stooping, kneeling, and working on step ladders. The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the U.S. by the effective date of appointment. Facilities Services within KU Operations provides services that support the university’s teaching, learning, and research missions. KU describes a workplace that values continuous learning, respectful dialogue, care, and belonging.

Requirements

Knowledge of materials, methods, and practices used in cleaning operations.
Custodial experience in large residential or commercial buildings.
Knowledge of and experience with the operation, use, and care of vacuum cleaners, floor-scrubbing machines, polishing machines, and other janitorial equipment.
Experience interacting with customers and/or the public.
Must be eligible to work in the U.S. by the effective date of appointment.
Ability to lift and/or carry up to 30 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally, with or without accommodation.
Ability to bend, stoop, and/or kneel frequently; work on step ladders; and stand the strain of working long hours at custodial tasks.
Ability to work overtime as needed and under a variety of extreme temperatures and weather.

Nice To Haves

Advanced training in custodial and high-volume cleaning operations.

Responsibilities

Vacuum, bonnet, and extract carpeted areas using appropriate equipment and chemicals; clean tile floors; empty trash, clean containers, and replace liners, taking special care in research and lab areas.
Dust furniture, blinds, and other surfaces; clean glass, ledges, chalkboards, and dry marker boards.
Clean and maintain hallways, stairways, elevators, entrances, and exterior areas, including floors, walls, doors, carpets, windows, rails, display cases, drinking fountains, and furniture.
Remove snow and ice from exterior entrances when necessary; check and maintain exterior areas, handicap access ramps and equipment, and elevator cabs and doors.
Strip, scrub, burnish, bonnet, and deep-extract floors and carpets; maintain specialty floors such as wood, cork, and quarry tile, following safety procedures.
Clean and disinfect restroom and shower fixtures and surfaces; replenish soap and paper goods; clean floor drains and add water according to schedule; scrub walls and floors and acid-clean urinals and toilets.
Clean and perform minor maintenance on hand tools and mechanized equipment; report equipment malfunctions or repairs beyond minor maintenance to the supervisor.
Use and mix cleaning chemicals properly and follow related safety procedures.
Lock and unlock building doors; assist other areas or buildings during special university events and emergencies; report building repair needs and concerns.
Turn in found items according to established policy; raise and lower flags in certain university buildings and areas.
Participate in training sessions, in-service classes, staff meetings, and assigned committees.
Assist with snow removal and surface treatment, and perform other related work as assigned.