Custodian, Facilities Services (1408, 1409, 1699)

Job Description

To perform heavy-duty cleaning and related maintenance work in an assigned area or building complex; perform related work.

This position is not eligible for new visa sponsorship at this time. Candidates who already hold valid U.S. work authorization may be considered.

Examples of Duties

1. Cleaning/maintenance

• Performs heavy-duty cleaning in hospitals, locker rooms, classrooms, dormitories, and lavatories.
• Cleans, sanitizes, and polishes bath, lavatory, shower, and sink fixtures.
• Dusts, washes, sponge mops.
• Sanitizes, and shampoos furniture, woodwork, walls, windows, and glass items.
• Cleans shades and covers on light fixtures.
• Replaces light bulbs.
• Removes waste and debris from areas.
• Selects products and compounds for cleaning jobs.
• Measures and mixes compounds, disinfectants, and sanitizing agents and applies according to procedures or manufacturers'' specifications.
• Orders supplies for custodial closets and stocks with paper products, cleaning compounds and similar items.
• Sweeps, strips, seals, and finishes wood, linoleum, and other floors.
• Washes windows in multi-story buildings.
• Removes and prepares draperies for cleaning.
• Removes adhesives, tiles, and carpet.
• Refinishes floors and prepares them for recarpeting or special flooring.
• Instructs temporary help.

2. Equipment operation/security

• Operates heavy-duty scrubbing, buffing, shampooing, vacuuming, and wet/dry pickup equipment.
• Performs preventive maintenance on cleaning equipment.
• Finishes floors using sanders, strippers, and final finishers.
• Uses snow blowers, hysters, airlift platforms, dollies, and carts.
• Uses specialized sweepers to clean items such as stadium turf.
• Replaces belts, brushes, and bearings in power equipment.
• Insures that floor and building area is secure.
• Verifies doors are locked and lights and appliances are off.
• Reports fire hazards and other emergencies.

3. Miscellaneous

• Custodians perform a variety of duties to help insure facilities operate smoothly.
• May include setting-up bleachers, portable flooring, tables, and chairs for special events, providing direction and answering basic questions regarding events for patrons, and setting up and preparing audio/visual equipment and related aids for use.
• Moves furniture, appliances, and similar heavy items.
• Sets-up and climbs ladders and scaffolding.
• Shovels snow from walkways.