What are the responsibilities and job description for the Custodian position at The University of Southern Mississippi?
This position cleans assigned buildings in a set period of time using proper methods and materials in cleaning and care for building areas and equipment.
Participates in other areas of Physical Plant operations as directed. Aids supervisor with special events and projects.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Responsible for cleaning assigned buildings, sweeps, mops and cleans floors; cleans white boards as directed; washes windows, walls, blinds, grills and glass doors;
empties trash cans. Also perform sets up and cleans up after events.
- Dusts general areas vacuums rooms, replenishes supplies and cleans drinking fountains and restrooms. Cleans and sweeps entrances, outside plazas and walks
- Assist in the maintenance and care of custodial and event services equipment and furnishing such as vacuum cleaners, buffing machines, pressure washers, tables, chairs, tents, podiums and other related equipment and furnishing as required.
- This position will require participation in call-out responsibilities and may require night shift responsibilities, and weekend work.
Performs additional duties as assigned.
- Reports damaged structures and equipment to supervisor.
- Serves as a member of the Physical Plant Essential Personnel and as directed by the Director of Physical Plant participates in pre-emergency preparations and post emergency recovery efforts.
- Performs additional duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications High School Diploma or general education degree. One year custodial or related
experience. Driver's License required.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Ability to read and understand instruction manuals and chemical labels.
- Ability to communicate with a diverse group of people.
- Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
- Ability to operate carpet extraction machines, automatic floor scrubbers buffers and burnishers.
- Ability to perform hard floor care to include applying and removing stripper and applying multiple coats of floor wax.
- Ability to work nights and weekends when required.
- Ability tounderstand differences in cleaning chemicals.
- Ability towork independently.
Preferred Qualifications 3 years custodial or related experience.
Last updated : 2024-06-01