Job Information
Northern Arizona University Custodian - Housing 6am till 3pm Monday through Friday (2 positions) in Flagstaff, Arizona
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rCustodian - Housing 6am till 3pm Monday through Friday (2 positions)
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rNorthern Arizona University
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r*Special Information*
- This position is an on-site position which requires the incumbent to complete their work primarily at an NAU site, campus, or facility with or without accommodation. Opportunities for remote work are rare.
- This position is posted as Custodian - Housing 6am till 3pm - Monday through Friday (2 positions), which is a working title. The NAU system title for this position is Custodian.
- Employees of Facility Services are considered essential staff and must report to work when the university is closed for emergencies. This position is required to participate in on-call, call back duties and snow removal, which can include days, nights, weekends, and holidays. Under established circumstances will respond to emergency dispatch calls within set timeframes Administrative or Campus Living buildings.
- Complies with all job-specific safety requirements and procedures identified in job-specific hazard assessments (required training, PPE use, standard operating procedures, etc.). Proactively participates in accident prevention efforts and responds to injuries and accidents promptly to modify activities and prevent further accidents.
*About the Department/College*
The Northern Arizona University Facility Services Custodial Department is currently hiring two full-time benefit eligible Custodians in Housing. The Custodial Department\'s goal is to provide a clean, attractive and healthy learning environment. University employees are responsible for maintaining the highest ethical standards of conduct and are expected to practice professionalism, integrity, trustworthiness, respect, stewardship, compliance, confidentiality, and respect to maintain a safe and trusting environment.
About the Position
The Custodian position reports to a Custodial Assistant Manager and performs vital custodial maintenance duties including emptying trash and recycle, dusting, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, extracting carpets, cleaning and restocking restrooms, and finishing and buffing floors to maintain a clean environment within the University. The successful candidate will be required to work 6am till 3pm - Monday through Friday with rotating weekends. Employees clean in areas/buildings as assigned, which may change based on business need.
Responsibilities Include
80% - Cleaning:
- Cleans classrooms, residence halls, hallways, lobbies, lab rooms and or offices of assigned buildings on the University campus.
- Sweeps, mops, polishes, strips and waxes floors in rooms and halls.
- Dusts and/or polishes furniture, blinds, and equipment.
- Cleans restrooms and fills dispensers.
- Vacuums, spot cleans and/or shampoos rugs, carpets, and furniture using commercial vacuum cleaners and shampooing equipment (carpet extraction equipment).
- Initiates work orders for repair/maintenance. Reports malfunctions of bathroom fixtures, light fixtures and/or damages to room and hall furnishings to a supervisor.
- Stocks area with appropriate supplies.
- Requests supplies from supervisor for restocking in their area.
- Locks and unlocks doors as directed.
- Moves furniture, equipment or fixtures as required.
- Washes windows and other glass as required.
- Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
- Empties trash receptacles and bags trash for proper disposal; may change light bulbs as directed; ensures d ors are locked after cleaning areas.
- Observe all departmental/university safety rules, policies and regulations related to the efficient and safe performance of job duties.
15% - Seasonal:
- Blitz style detail and project cleaning as assigned.
- Shovel and remove snow and ice from designated areas such as sidewalks, and entryways as required.
5% - Other:
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- No/limited prior experience required.
*A combination of related education, experience, and training may be used as an equivalent to the above Minimum Qualifications.
Preferred Qualifications
- None.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Knowledge
- Knowledge of cleaning equipment, products, techniques and standards.
- Knowledge of equipment and materials usage and maintenance.
- Knowledge of precautionary and safety procedures.
Skills
- Develops and maintains good working relationships.
- Balancing competing priorities.
- Basic computer skills to be able to record time.
Abilities
Communicates effectively.
Exercises good judgment and professionalism in a fast-paced setting.
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