Custodian at The University of Akron

Description

• Remove all recycling, trash and refuse from the building including offices, and tote trash cans outside for trash pick-up.
• Cleans and sanitizes all restrooms daily including sinks, toilets, urinals, floors, door handles, mirrors, and counters.
• Prepare and set up furniture and equipment for meetings, conferences, classes, etc. as required.
• Stock restrooms with soap and paper products.
• Unloads and stocks equipment and supplies from loading dock, storage, and Maintenance Shop throughout buildings.
• Cleans all entrance/exit doors, halls, stairways, restrooms, offices, lounges, elevators, laundry rooms, trash rooms, corridors, and all common areas.
• Dust sconces, light fixtures, decorative fixtures, and window ledges as scheduled.
• Mop or sweep stairs and stairwells.
• Assist in mopping and scrubbing trash and storage rooms.
• Clean and/or dust furniture.
• Cleans grounds and removes litter and debris from sidewalks.
• Responds on-site within 30 minutes for emergency calls.
• Vacuum all carpeted spaces and mop or sweep all non-carpeted floors including offices. Clean carpet including but not limited to scrubbing and extracting.
• Participate in a 24-hour emergency custodian on-call schedule on a rotating basis.
• Wash interior windows as scheduled.
• Monitors snow accumulation to prevent ice buildup, shoveling snow and spreading of salt on walkways,
• Assist with restoring the rooms and common areas to their original condition upon resident or guest move-out through cleaning and repairs.
• Monitor and maintain entranceways, walkways, common areas, and hallways to ensure they are dry, clear, and safe for pedestrians.

Requirements

• Must have personal initiative when seeing a need for cleaning within the community.
• Ability to move and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be punctual, organized, and able to meet deadlines.
• Verbal communication skills, including proficient reading comprehension and delivery.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required.
• Must have troubleshooting and communication skills.
• At least one year of experience in working within a janitorial and or custodial position which required general cleaning skills.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance