Custodian

Fisk University is seeking Part-time Custodians.

The Custodian Technician will be responsible for performing various functions in ensuring building environments are kept clean. Must have the ability to work within a department and a team environment. Must be courteous, and have good communication skills. Must have the ability to work with little or no supervision and be self-motivated and diligent. The essential and secondary functions for this role are defined below:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

- Adhere and stay on task with the cleaning schedules that are set by the cleaning and custodial supervisor.

- Work as part of a team to execute cleaning duties and to make sure that standards (neatness/cleanliness) are maintained.

- Make reports to supervisor concerning repairs that have to be made (which have been noticed while carrying out daily duties)

- When in contact with hazardous materials, inform the appropriate authorities so that the situation can be addressed,

- Keep clean windows to door entries, mopping floors, dusting, and always sweeping and vacuuming where applicable.

- Empty trash bins on a regular basis.

- Ensure safety signs are visible for wet floors during cleaning and any other form of safety situation in the surroundings.

- Re-stock materials like toilet paper and hand towels in the washrooms, etc.

- Carry out extra cleaning duties as ordered or instructed by supervisor.

- Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

SECONDARY FUNCTIONS:

- Adhere to safety standards and procedures.

- Ability to communicate and work with various departments and staff.

- Verify scope, timelines, and quality of work.

- Maintain and track work order requests are complete on your shift.

- Respond to urgent issues as needed.

- Make sure assigned cleaning tasks are executed in a timely and orderly manner.

- Prescribe appropriate cleaning materials and products needed for disinfecting and sanitizing the entire building according to the organizations standards

- Ensure proper cleaning logs and records that show areas of the building that have been cleaned.

SPECIFIC JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

- Must be familiar or have good knowledge of cleaning techniques and procedures

- Takes ownership of problems and solves them fast

- Shows initiative of career growth

ORGANIZATIONAL RESPONSIBILITY:

No direct reports.

Qualifications

Education:

- High school diploma required.

Experience:

- Previous working experience as a custodian/janitor is a plus.

- Have a willingness to continue to learn

Licenses or Certificates: None

Additional Requirements: A background and/or credit check will be required of the successful applicant.