Custodian - Night Shift

University of North Texas System•Denton, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for the cleaning and sanitation work of the University, or on special projects. Those who work an overnight shift may earn addition compensation. Responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to: Sweeps, mops, scrubs, strips, waxes, and buffs floors, hallways, and stairways and 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 and transports recyclable materials to drop off point on a scheduled basis. Unlocks building doors as required for building functions and programs. Moves furniture for cleaning purposes. Observes safety and security precautions appropriate to work performed.

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.
Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
Operating machinery and/or power tools.
Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
Exposure to fumes or airborne particles.
Noisy environments.
Work with toxic or caustic chemicals.
This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Nice To Haves

Stable employment record.
Physically able to perform work involving standing, stooping, the operation of cleaning equipment, and lifting of trash and equipment.

Responsibilities

Sweeps, mops, scrubs, strips, waxes, and buffs floors, hallways, and stairways and 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 and transports recyclable materials to drop off point on a scheduled basis.
Unlocks building doors as required for building functions and programs.
Moves furniture for cleaning purposes.
Observes safety and security precautions appropriate to work performed.
Ensures proper care in the use of custodial equipment and cleaning supplies.
Maintain custodial closet and cart in neat and clean manner.
Trash is removed daily, disposed of in the proper locations for removal and disposal.
Communicate with custodial supervisors daily.
Report inappropriate actions, injuries, safety issues, and work repairs.
Follow all departmental cleaning standards provided by supervisory leadership.
Consistently completes expected duties in a timely manner without constant supervision. Accepts responsibility for own work and follows through on commitments.
Promotes Facilities core values of Service, Integrity, and Excellence by conducting oneself in a manner that is respectful, honest, ethical, and customer focused.
Committed to maintaining a safe and secure work environment.
Demonstrates punctuality and follows policies and procedures for absences, time and attendance.