Custodian
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Custodian MT9928 #######1

Tracking Code 760-280 Job Description Under the general supervision of a department supervisor performs a wide range of custodial tasks involving the use of cleaning equipment and materials. Incumbent provides the labor and tasks to assure that University buildings are maintained in a clean, sanitary, safe, orderly and professional manner consistent with contemporary housekeeping standards of good practice. Position entails manual labor associated with the routine and project type cleaning of University facilities.

**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES:**

- Performs miscellaneous custodial tasks associated with general cleaning including trash removal, dusting, spot-cleaning, furniture cleaning, glass cleaning, damp wiping, disinfection, and the like

- Performs various floor cleaning tasks such as dust mopping, scrubbing, vacuuming, spot removal from carpets, spray buffing, burnishing, stripping, resealing and refinishing floors

- Cleans and disinfects restrooms, including fixtures, showers, tubs, walls, ceilings, and floors. Replenishes paper products and soap. Scrubs floors, pressure washes walls, and the like

- Moves furniture, reports needed repairs and performs other duties related to custodial work of a project nature

- Reports hazardous conditions and facilities in need of repair

- Responds to student and other user groups issues and concerns in a supportive, professional, timely and problem-solving manner

- Participates in total quality management (TQM) training, maintains the skills necessary to utilize the TQM process, and participates on quality improvement teams as assigned

- Maintains a working knowledge of custodial work methods, supplies and equipment, and implements same in a cost effective manner

- Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with fellow employees, students and the University community

- Abides by and complies with University policies and procedures

- Performs special and other assignments as directed

**Minimum Education**: 10th grade education; GED preferred

Required Skills

* Reading and writing ability at tenth-grade level required; supplemented by one (1) year of experience in custodial work

* Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions and to perform routine custodial duties without immediate supervision

* Ability to use a variety of cleaning chemicals in a safe manner, according to manufacturers specifications

* Ability to operate carpet vacuums, floor machines, carpet extractors, wet/dry vacuums, pressure washers and associated cleaning tools and power equipment

* Ability to apply recognized standards of good practice relevant to matters of safety, security and custodial techniques

* Ability to effectively plan and coordinate multi-task requirements and meet self and pre-imposed objectives and deadlines

* Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, students and University community

Required Experience

* High school diploma or GED preferred

* Experience in a multi-building custodial environment preferred; or an equivalent combination of experience and training

Salary Grade: 1

Completed COVID-19 Vaccine status required

Job Location DeLand, Florida, United States Position Type Full-Time/Regular ** Apply**

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