Custodian

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Custodian staff provide cleaning services in a variety of buildings and facilities (indoors and outdoors) on the University campus according to specified cleaning methods.

Duties and Responsibilities

Maintain regular, predictable attendance on campus in accordance with University policy.

Clean and sanitize/disinfect all indoor areas of campus using established practices and procedures, including bathrooms, offices, rooms / apartments, lobbies, common areas, classrooms, labs, outdoor stadiums, and other facilities. Refill restroom dispensers and empty wastebaskets.

Cleaning includes - dust and wipe furniture and baseboards; clean white boards or chalkboards and trays; sweep, mop or vacuum floors, accessible interior and exterior windows and blinds, replace soap / sanitizer, toilet tissue / paper towels, empty trash and recycling bins, take to proper disposal area

Maintain inventory of cleaning equipment, chemicals, and all supplies

Maintain security of assigned keys or access cards; lock and unlock doors on a designated schedule

Report maintenance concerns to Administrative Assistant for Campus Operations or Operations Coordinator (for example, light bulbs out, broken fixtures/appliances, damage to walls or furniture)

Periodic heavy cleaning such as cleaning hard surface floors (strip and resurface) and shampooing carpets.

Attend all safety training and other required meetings (ex., OSHA, Bloodborne pathogens, fire safety, etc)

Assist as needed with preparation for events (tables, chairs, trash receptacles)

Support additional functions and services provided by the Campus Service Center (grounds, maintenance tasks such as, but not limited to minor repairs, preventative maintenance, painting, changing air filters / cleaning HVAC units, laying carpet/LVT, snow/ ice removal, disaster clean up, etc)

Qualifications and Experience

Valid drivers license and acceptable driving record required. Driving a personal vehicle to various campus locations for work or to carry supplies is possible.

High school graduate or GED preferred.

Previous housekeeping/custodial experience in a commercial setting preferred.

Ability to follow instructions regarding the use of supplies and chemicals and use as directed.

WINGATE UNIVERSITY HUMAN RESOURCES

Ability to move items up to 35 pounds; position self to clean/access areas under and above furniture and equipment; withstand exposure to dust and standard cleaning supplies; move throughout buildings and from one campus location to another.

Some night and weekend hours are necessary.

Note: Please be sure to upload any/all documents during the application process. You are able to upload more than one document. Once your application has been submitted, you will not be able to upload any additional documents, or update any information on your application. In compliance with applicable law and University policies, Wingate University prohibits discrimination in its employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, disability and veteran status and encourages qualified candidates across all group demographics to apply. At this time, we are currently seeking candidates with legal authorization to work in the U.S.