Evening Custodian Anticipated Openings

Smith College•College Place, WA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This position provides a safe and sanitary environment with other necessary support for routine and special activities required of Facilities Management building services. The work shift is Monday to Friday, 3:30 PM to 11:30 PM.

Requirements

High school/vocational diploma, GED equivalent, or a combination of education and experience.
Ability to safely lift and carry up to fifty pounds.
Ability to bend, walk, stand, climb stairs and ladders.
Ability to safely operate loaded hand trucks and dollies.
Ability to move, deliver, and arrange heavy items such as equipment, furniture, fixtures, and materials within and between buildings.
Knowledge of the cleaning schedule for all assigned areas and the ability to look for ways to improve it.
Basic understanding of chemicals and processes used in the cleaning schedule; familiarity with chemical safety and Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
Ability to remove ice and snow from entrances, walkways, ramps, fire escapes, porches, and emergency exits attached to or leading to buildings, which includes shoveling, scraping, and sanding.
Ability to use good judgment to take appropriate, independent action to carry out the primary functions of the job.
General computer knowledge.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of 1 year of custodial/housekeeping experience in a service-related industry.

Responsibilities

Clean restrooms, including toilets, urinals, mirrors, sinks, windows, glass, walls, floors, fixtures, restocking paper goods, soap, and refilling sani-machines.
Dry mop, wet mop, buff, strip, and refinish floors.
Clean all spaces within assigned areas such as offices, classrooms, labs, storage areas, corridors, and custodial closets.
Vacuum carpets, walk-off mats, and runners in all assigned areas.
Remove leaves, snow, and debris from all entrances of assigned areas.
Perform emergency clean-up of floods, spills, and breakage within the building, excluding hazardous materials.
Perform non-technical tasks such as changing light bulbs, filling/cleaning humidifiers, cleaning drinking fountains, emptying dehumidifiers, changing screens, and opening/closing buildings.
Check and clean eye wash stations, emergency showers, and fire extinguishers according to the maintenance schedule.
Report all necessary maintenance and repair items to the coordinator, supervisor, or designee.
Conduct daily building inspections for possible safety hazards and report findings to the supervisor.
Maintain positive public relations with all members of the college community.
Perform tasks for scheduled and unscheduled academic, community events, and other activities as required.
Clean, sweep, and mop all stairwells, including the assigned floor and one flight up, unless otherwise noted.
Remove trash, recycling, and other materials from buildings.
Comply with cleaning frequency requirements as scheduled for assigned areas.
Perform other related duties as assigned.