Custodian Utility
Job Title: Custodian Utility
Compensation Rate/Grade: Unknown
Department: Facilities Services
Updated: March 2013
Essential Functions
- Follow work assignments, instructions, labeled information and safety standards.
- Move furniture, equipment, supplies and tools on a regular basis.
- Attend to emergencies when necessary.
- Setup tents, stages, tables, chairs for events, etc.
- Lock and unlock assigned buildings: secure building when facilities are not in use checking for unlocked doors and windows, report any unauthorized occupants, turn off lights.
- Perform cleaning and related activities such as removing snow or debris from sidewalks and stairs in areas within twenty five feet of buildings using hand-operated tools or small power equipment.
- Handle recycling materials.
- Familiarity with operation of Hi-Lo truck and loading containers on shelving.
- Perform work duties/responsibilities for extended periods of time, (approx. 8hrs/day).
- Call, email, or use internet to request work orders to customer service.
- Assist with inventory control and security.
- Safely operate all vehicles and other job related equipment which requires a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
- Support and enforce all policies, university and governmental, OSHA/MIOSHA rules, university health and safety regulations and guidelines, etc.
- Enforce and support policies established by the Assistant Vice President of Facilities.
- Perform other related duties as required.
Secondary Duties
- Attend safety meetings and other related meetings.
- Assist in the instruction and supervision of student help.
- Custodial duties when required.
Required Qualifications
- Must be able to work any shift or day of the week.
- Satisfactory work performance and attendance record.
- Demonstrated ability to work with minimum supervision.
- Ability to work well with others and maintain positive customer service.
- Ability to follow instructions regarding the use of chemicals and supplies and use as directed.
- Have essential physical capabilities in the following: Ability to lift up to 50 Ibs, bend, twist, reach as needed, and climb ladders up to 8 ft.
- Have mental capabilities to maintain interpersonal skills, memory, attention to detail, follow directions, comprehension, calculating, reading, writing, speaking, evaluating, mathematics, organizing and innovation.
- Must have a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in commercial/institutional cleaning.
Supervision Received
- This position reports to a Facilities supervisor who is responsible for the direction of custodial services at the university.
Physical Demands
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Must have the physical stamina to work long hours and/or more than 5 days per week. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned