Custodian

CLASSIFICATION: Support Staff

DEPARTMENT: Facilities Management, Planning & Construction

FLSA STATUS : Non-Exempt

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Custodial Manager, Custodial Supervisor

SUPERVISION EXERCISED : N/A

POSITION SUMMARY: With minimal supervision, perform a broad range of tasks and duties associated with general building custodial services.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Through a work order system, as well as direction from others, provide general building custodial tasks including but not limited to entrance ways, hallways, restrooms, shower rooms, kitchens, lounges, stairwells, dorm rooms, etc.
• Keep building furniture, equipment and premises clean, neat and safe always.
• Make efficient use of custodial supplies
• Operate various types of custodial equipment such as vacuum cleaners
• Maintain custodial inventory, place orders for custodial supplies and receive/verify delivery of custodial supplies.
• Provide routine care and maintenance to cleaning equipment.
• Perform minor repairs when possible and report the need for maintenance work orders to be written when repairs require special skills.
• Provide routine plant services coverage to assigned areas and to other areas during absences of departmental personnel.
• Evaluate and assist with selection of new cleaning products and equipment.
• Comply with all safety procedures and work guidelines encountered in the maintenance and operation of institutional buildings and natural environments. Communicate issues to managers or foremen; actively participate in training activities, seminars and safety meetings.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or GED, up to one year of related experience, or a combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the requirements of this position.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience of cleaning methods, materials and equipment.
• Ability to perform manual tasks requiring above average physical strength.
• Possess the ability to work independently, under the direction of others, follow oral and written instructions, and work with other staff members as part of a team to create and maintain a positive, productive, safe and efficient work environment.
• Satisfactory background checks will be required.

The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job.

TO APPLY: Qualified candidates should attach their cover letter and resume to the online application Please attach documents as a PDF file.

Moravian University will not sponsor applicants for a U.S work visa for this position.