Custodian Jobs in Phoenix, IL

About The Position

Requirements

• Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions in English and to perform routine custodial duties without immediate supervision.
• Ability to use a variety of cleaning chemicals in a safe manner, according to the manufacturer’s specifications.
• Ability to operate carpet vacuums, floor machines, carpet extractors, wet/dry vacuums, pressure washers and associated cleaning tools and power equipment.
• Ability to apply recognized standards of good practice relevant to matters of safety, security and custodial techniques.
• Ability to effectively plan and coordinate multi-task requirements and meet self and pre-imposed objectives and deadlines.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, students and university community.
• Ability to use hand and power tools applicable to the trade.
• Ability to walk and climb stairs. Some buildings have multiple floors with stairs and no elevators.
• Ability to work in environments with extreme temperature and humidity common in Florida and may work in buildings without air conditioning, heating, or other comforts.
• May work in areas that are dusty, noisy, and areas that may have unpleasant odors.
• One (1) year of experience in custodial work, experience in a multi-building custodial environment preferred, or an equivalent combination of experience and training.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a multi-building custodial environment preferred

Responsibilities

• Performs miscellaneous custodial tasks associated with general cleaning including trash removal, dusting, spot-cleaning, furniture cleaning, glass cleaning, damp wiping, disinfection, and the like.
• Performs various floor cleaning tasks such as dust mopping, scrubbing, vacuuming, spot removal from carpets, spray buffing, burnishing, stripping, resealing and refinishing floors.
• Cleans and disinfects restrooms, including fixtures, showers, tubs, walls, ceilings, and floors. Replenishes paper products and soap.
• Empties trash receptacles, disposes trash into compactors and/or dumpsters, and bags trash for proper disposal.
• Performs routine maintenance of custodial equipment and supplies.
• Unlocks doors to perform cleaning inside secured areas and ensure doors are locked after cleaning said areas.
• Moves furniture, reports needed repairs and performs other duties related to custodial work of a project nature.
• Reports hazardous conditions and facilities in need of repair to appropriate staff, which may include submitting or recommending work orders and checking supply levels; when working within on-campus residential buildings, responsible for reporting concerns related to on-campus residents.
• Responds to student and other user groups’ issues and concerns in a supportive, professional, timely and problem-solving manner.
• Participates in training, maintains the skills necessary to utilize best practices, and participates on quality improvement teams as assigned.
• Promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
• Assists in on-the-job training of new staff on routine procedures.
• Performs cleaning functions specific to the assigned facilities and/or based on seasonal/project requirements that are physically demanding.
• May assist or perform light maintenance tasks such as replacing light bulbs, adjusting furniture, or other similar activities.
• Maintains a working knowledge of custodial work methods, supplies and equipment, and implements same in a cost-effective manner.
• May assist with event setup tasks as needed to support the university.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with fellow employees, students, and the university community.
• Abides by and complies with university policies and procedures.
• Performs special and other assignments as directed.