Custodian, Weekend 3rd Shift at Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana

Job Description:

Department



FACILITY OPERATIONS-IUB (BL-PHYP-IUBLA)



Department Information



Capital Planning and Facilities works to ensure that IU campuses are beautiful, functional, and sustainable supporting excellence in teaching, learning, research, and community engagement across the entire university.



Job Summary

• Cleans floors, ramps, and stairs by sweeping, wet mopping/dust mopping, scrubbing, or vacuuming them.


• Services, cleans, and supplies restrooms.


• Gathers and empties recycling and trash.


• Cleans and polishes fixtures.


• Replaces light bulbs.


• Cleans windows, glass partitions, and mirrors using soapy water or other cleaners, sponges, and squeegees.


• Mixes water and detergents or acids in containers to prepare cleaning solutions, according to specifications.


• Dusts furniture, walls, machines, and equipment.


• Steam cleans or shampoos carpets.


• Strips, seals, finishes, and polishes floors.


• Cleans, replaces, and hangs blinds, drapes, and entrance mats.


• Collects and delivers soiled items.


• Clears sidewalks, drives, and adjacent areas.


• Shovels snow.


• Locks, unlocks, and secures buildings.


• Maintains awareness of building sand facilities, reports abnormalities or security concerns.


• Identifies and reports needed building repairs.


• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.


• Assists with snow removal activities as necessary.

Qualifications



EDUCATION



Required

• General knowledge at the high school level

WORK EXPERIENCE



Preferred

• Some custodial experience

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES



Preferred

• Valid driver's license and ability to be insured by Indiana University upon date of hire

SKILLS



Required

• Ability to work in a safe and efficient manner


• Proficient in English written and verbal communication skills


• Maintains a high degree of professionalism


• Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills


• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality


• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment


• Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty


• Highly thorough and dependable


• Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure


• Excellent organizational skills


• Ability to represent the company with external constituents


• Ability to drive multiple projects to successful completion


• Strong verbal communication and listening skills


• Ability to build strong customer relationships


• Knowledge of cleaning procedures and equipment and have ability to operate and use standard cleaning equipment and materials


• Some knowledge of standard kitchen practices and sanitation methods (for positions in food service facility)


• Ability to follow safe work practices in biohazard and/or hazardous waste clean-up (i.e. blood bornepathogens; toxic, reactive, explosive and ignitable laboratory wastes, corrosive wastes from cleaning operations; other miscellaneous wastes from across campus)


• May involve training and tests in hazardous waste management


• Ability to interact and communicate with a wide variety of people


• Ability to perform work that requires medium to heavy physical effort


• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions


• Ability to work in team environment


• Ability to work with wide variety of cultures and backgrounds

Working Conditions / Demands



This role requires the ability to remain in a stationary position as well as the ability to move about the workplace for long durations. It requires effective communication, the ability to operate machinery, tools, and controls. The role requires the ability to ascend/descend ladders/stairs, and to position one's self in low level positions, detect a variety of chemicals and/or gases. The role requires the ability to ascend to rooftops and move in tight spaces to perform and complete inspections. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

This position requires availability to work during inclement weather (i.e. snow and ice) when weather emergencies dictate that the department is needed to take care of the campus.



Work Location



Bloomington, Indiana


This is an in-person position.



Advertised Salary



$15.91 per hour



Work Hours



Tuesday through Saturday 10:00 PM to 6:30 AM



Benefits Overview



For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance


• Health savings account with generous IU contributions


• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts


• Basic group life insurance paid by IU


• Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance


• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting


• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options


• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses


• 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year


• Generous paid time off plans


• Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events


• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.



Job Classification



Career Level: Foundational


FLSA: Nonexempt


Job Function: Engineering, Trades & Facility


Job Family: Custodial
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Posting Disclaimer



This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.


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Equal Employment Opportunity



Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.



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