Custodian (Weekend) (Multiple Positions)

The Custodian position, reporting to a Custodial Area Supervisor, provides essential work at Housing & Residential Life and plays an essential role in assuring a healthy, safe, and comfortable environment for our residents. The Custodian position is considered essential to our housing operations as it is part of a team responsible for providing professional housekeeping services in the dorms. This team is responsible for the elevated cleaning standards set in place due to the Covid-19 pandemic. This is a fast-paced setting where specific job assignments, shifts, and locations may be adjusted within our facilities as necessary to meet the department's needs. This position involves lifting/transporting and/or carrying heavy objects and requires movement around the assigned buildings. It will require going up and down stairs throughout the day, as well as working in a variety of weather conditions. All custodian positions are expected to wear non-slip shoes as part of their uniforms. This position requires driving University vehicles and/or golf carts.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities:

• Performs routine custodial tasks per established schedules and housekeeping standards; thisincludes but is not limited to: dusting, wet mopping, vacuuming, removing trash, cleaning stairs,washing walls, cleaning windows and window coverings, cleaning and polishing mirrors andfurniture.
• Safely operates all vehicles and other job related equipment.
• Drives High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) for movement around the dorms, which requires a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Strips and refinishes floors, shampoos carpets and upholstery.
• Cleans bathrooms shower stalls, toilets, glass, mirrors, and walls using housekeeping chemicals.
• Restocks bathrooms with necessary materials.
• Moves sofas, chairs, tables, desks, and beds to accomplish cleaning tasks and to perform occasional special projects.
• Participates in training as scheduled.
• Performs related duties as part of a project team; typically during summer months and semester breaks.
• Communicates effectively and professionally in the workplace.
• Reports problems, incidents, damages, or building repairs needed and as directed by supervisors and maintains necessary records.
• Properly handles and disposes of recycling materials and follows instructions regarding the use of chemicals and supplies and use as directed.
• Provides quality customer service to staff, students, and campus visitors.
• Basic computer skills required to check emails, take required University trainings, etc.
• Performs additional duties as assigned or required to meet Housing & Residential Life andUniversity goals and objectives.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Ability to work in a detailed-oriented, team environment.
• Demonstrated skill in the operation of carpet cleaning and floor cleaning equipment such as buffers, extractors, scrubbers, and power washers.
• Basic computer skill.
• Knowledge and use of housekeeping chemicals and equipment.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift/transport up to 50 lbs., bend, twist, pull, reach as needed, and climb stairs.
• Requires movement around the assigned buildings as well as working in a variety of weather conditions.

• High school diploma or high school diploma equivalency is required.
• Must have a valid driver's license and ability to drive according to the University Fleet Safety Policy.

• One-year custodial experience.
• One year of custodial experience in a commercial or institutional setting.