Summer Temp | Custodian I

Liberty University•Lynchburg, VA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Custodian is responsible for maintaining and caring for all LU Facilities, on and off campus. The areas of responsibility of a Custodian are, but are not limited to cleaning, sanitizing, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, trash collection, removal, & disposal. Wiping, dusting, and cleaning of furniture. The Custodian is to maintain, provide and assure an esthetically pleasing, clean, sanitary, and safe environment in a variety of spaces including lobbies, hallways, dorms, bathrooms, showers, locker rooms, classrooms, offices, food service areas, and other public event areas. Any other duties as assigned. Working independently and exercising good judgment and discretion is essential to this job. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1. As essential personnel: you are expected to be available in the event of school closings, delays, shutdowns, and any emergencies including clean-up required because of severe weather incidents. Performs snow removal activities as assigned. Such as snow and ice removal from entrance ways and sidewalks. Facilities Management Division employees are essential to the overall success of Liberty University and its day-to-day functions, especially during ongoing campus events such as Winter Fest, Orientation, Convocation, Commencement, CFAW, and summer camps amongst other planned and unplanned events throughout the year. Must be available to work scheduled and unscheduled hours as emergency needs arise. 2. Reports to work at the required time and performs duties as assigned by the Custodial Supervisor. 3. Works with 2-3 employees. 4. Performs daily cleaning and sanitizing of all bathroom facilities, including toilets, sinks and showers. Uses brooms, mop, buckets, vacuum cleaners and other related cleaning equipment. 5. Cleaning of mirrors, windows, and glass doors as needed. 6. Provides custodial services before, during, and after athletic and other special events. 7. General outdoor services and maintenance such as sweeping entry areas and cleaning glass doors at entrances. 8. Collects trash and recyclable materials from all facilities, for collection, removal, and disposal of. 9. Supports and assists with established recycling efforts. 10. Supports urgent and situation-specific custodial needs. Attend to unsafe conditions such as mopping up spills and responding to calls for clean-up of body fluids in accordance with the OSHA standard for exposure control to blood borne pathogens. 11. Attend and complete require safety training per university requirements. 12.Responsible for wearing the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) while performing the job duties and responsibilities of an Custodian and while operating related equipment including but not limited to; protective eye wear, ear protection, hard hat, gloves, steel-toed shoe , respirators/ masks, reflective safety vests, and sunscreen. 13. Reports any unsafe conditions or incidents of suspicious activity or persons. As Well as, any maintenance repair issues to appropriate area Supervisor. 14. Provide punctual and reliable services before, during, and after events as scheduled, including irregular shifts that may include nights, days, weekdays, weekends, and holidays. 15. Monitors lobbies, and service restrooms during events; ensuring the highest level of cleanliness, patron satisfaction and event success. 16. Use proper supplies to perform daily tasks and report when additional supplies are needed. 17. Operates and maintains powered and manual equipment. 18. Safe and proper use of cleaning agents. Maintains awareness and knowledge of all health and safety regulations and procedures pertaining to Custodial operations; follows LU and OSHA health and safety rules, procedures and standards. 19. Undertakes occasional seasonal tasks such as shoveling snow from sidewalk. 20. Moves materials and equipment and performs related duties to assist in Custodial cleaning events. 21. Performs other duties as assigned. 22. Remains abreast of existing and emerging technologies, processes, products, services and leading industry performance benchmarks. 23. Works effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU’s mission.

Requirements

This position requires a high school diploma or a GED
Well-developed communications skills
Must be detailed oriented, strong organizational skills and well-developed communication skills
Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to convey clear, well articulated information
Ability to understand, speak, and write English in order to convey messages and correspond in an articulate and professional manner
Must be able to understand and follow instructions, and work under limited supervision
Must be able to work well with the public and co-workers and present a positive attitude
Must be able to maintain work areas in a clean and organized fashion
Must be flexible regarding work assignments, as they will routinely change
Must be able to think logically and solve problems that arise with little guidance
Must have basic knowledge of occupational hazards and appropriate safety precautions
Possess public communication skills that allow professional representation of Liberty University to a variety of business and community customers and associates
Strong organizational skills
Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature
Occasionally required to travel to local, on and off campus locations
Able to walk and stand on feet for an 8-hour period
Able to physically perform all essential custodial functions for an entire workday
Able to bend, crouch, kneel, and work on hands and knees, when necessary
Able to walk up and down stairs
Must be able to lift to 50+ pounds and perform duties of Custodial cleaning craft
Able to perform repetitive motions including sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, wiping, and scrubbing
Able to operate cleaning and floor machines safely and properly
Able to work with arms lifted overhead
Able to work in dusty conditions
Vision adequate to see dust, debris, and moisture on floors and other surfaces
Able to work without allergies or sensitivities to cleaning agents, odors, and products used by the Custodial department
Able to clean and sanitize areas when sewage backs up into a facility, or when bodily fluid/ excrement is present
Able to work efficiently and competently individuals or as part of a team
Must be able to work on weekends, holidays, and flexible daily hours as well as various evening hours
Ability to use radio and telephone to communicate and follow written and verbal instructions
Must be able to perform physically demanding work in a variety of physical positions, including sitting, bending, and standing, walking, and driving
Proof of a valid Virginia driver’s license, an acceptable DMV record, and liability insurance is required

Nice To Haves

Experience with residential, and/or commercial/ industrial cleaning (methods and safety) field is preferred
Working knowledge of safe and efficient operation of electrically powered and manual cleaning equipment

Responsibilities

Maintaining and caring for all LU Facilities, on and off campus
Cleaning, sanitizing, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, trash collection, removal, & disposal
Wiping, dusting, and cleaning of furniture
Maintaining, providing and assuring an esthetically pleasing, clean, sanitary, and safe environment in a variety of spaces including lobbies, hallways, dorms, bathrooms, showers, locker rooms, classrooms, offices, food service areas, and other public event areas
Performing snow removal activities as assigned
Performing daily cleaning and sanitizing of all bathroom facilities, including toilets, sinks and showers
Cleaning of mirrors, windows, and glass doors as needed
Providing custodial services before, during, and after athletic and other special events
General outdoor services and maintenance such as sweeping entry areas and cleaning glass doors at entrances
Collecting trash and recyclable materials from all facilities, for collection, removal, and disposal of
Supporting and assisting with established recycling efforts
Supporting urgent and situation-specific custodial needs
Attending and completing require safety training per university requirements
Wearing the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) while performing the job duties and responsibilities
Reporting any unsafe conditions or incidents of suspicious activity or persons
Providing punctual and reliable services before, during, and after events as scheduled, including irregular shifts that may include nights, days, weekdays, weekends, and holidays
Monitoring lobbies, and service restrooms during events; ensuring the highest level of cleanliness, patron satisfaction and event success
Using proper supplies to perform daily tasks and report when additional supplies are needed
Operating and maintaining powered and manual equipment
Safe and proper use of cleaning agents
Undertaking occasional seasonal tasks such as shoveling snow from sidewalk
Moving materials and equipment and performs related duties to assist in Custodial cleaning events
Performing other duties as assigned
Remaining abreast of existing and emerging technologies, processes, products, services and leading industry performance benchmarks
Working effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU’s mission