Custodian - 1st shift Main Campus
Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY
Full-time
Maintenance
Posted on July 5, 2023
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Position Information
Working Title
Custodian - 1st shift Main Campus
Department
Custodial Serv MC
Compensation Title
Position Number
tbd
Position Status
Regular
Work Schedule
First Shift:
Mon-Fri 4:30am-1:00pm
Tues-Fri 4:30am-1:00pm Sat 8AM-4:30pm
Hours per Week
40
Months per Year
12
Commitment to Inclusive Excellence
Northern Kentucky University embraces inclusiveness, equity, and global awareness in all dimensions of our work and seek excellence through diversity among our students, administrators, faculty, and staff. Application by members of diverse groups is encouraged.
We are an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action institution.
Purpose of Position
To perform a wide variety of cleaning services to ensure that all areas of the campus facilities are maintained at established sanitary standards so as to provide a clean and aesthetically pleasing appearance that supports the University's educational mission.
This position is a pooled position used to collect potential applicants when a custodial opening is realized.
Primary Responsibilities
The exact duties of custodians may vary given their particular shift and/or building assignments.
Basic duties for classrooms include:
- emptying & cleaning waste cans;
- straightens/aligns desks;
- cleans chalkboards, whiteboards, board trays & erasers;
- cleans desks (both students' & instructor's desk), and student tables;
- vacuums carpets & mops hard surfaces;
- removes marks/graffiti from all surfaces;
- dust baseboards, window sills, bookcases, file cabinets, ledges, locker tops, & vents;
- cleans all glass partitions, mirrors, display cases, etc.
Restroom duties include:
- cleaning urinals, basins, commodes, partitions, stainless steel and chrome fixtures;
- mop floors; Stocks & restocks paper towels, toilet paper, and soap dispensers;
- cleans shower rooms to include walls, shower poles, drains, benches, & locker tops;
- cleans water fountains, wood surfaces, tile floors, stairwells and landings, wood floors, & elevator surfaces;
- cleans interior & exterior windows as deemed necessary by supervision.
Provides extra cleaning as necessary for special events.
Responds to emergency calls via radio or pager. Attends safety training sessions.
Reports malfunctioning equipment, needed supplies, security concerns, safety concerns, etc. to appropriate supervisory personnel.
Keeps work sites (custodial closets, etc) in a clean & orderly manner.
Wears assigned uniform clothing.
Complies with all policies and procedures as set forth by the University, Operations & Maintenance, and Building Services.
Performs any and all related duties as deemed necessary by supervisory personnel.
Qualifications
High school diploma or GED;
Basic computer skills;
Requires ability to perform duties using medium to heavy physical exertion on regularly recurring basis;
Requires ability to work any/all hours necessary, including weekends & outside normal working schedules, to meet the needs of the University and Operations & Maintenance Department.
Previous custodial experience and a valid driver's license preferred
Minimum Education
High School Diploma
Preferred Education
High School Diploma
Minimum Experience
Less than 1 year
Salary
$11.96/hr minimum
Pay Grade
S62
Posting Detail Information
Requisition Number
2021S1332
Job Open Date
05/31/2022
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled
No
Quick Link
https://jobs.nku.edu/postings/10098
Is this an internal only posting?
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Why are you interested in this position?
(Open Ended Question) - * Do you have the ability to perform medium to heavy physical exertion on a regular basis as well as the ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds or more?
- No Response
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have a valid driver's license and are you permitted to drive without restrictions?
- No Response
- Yes
- No
- * When was the last time you were criticized? How did you deal with it?
(Open Ended Question) - * Give me an example of a time when you went beyond your employer's normal job expectations in order to get a job done
(Open Ended Question)
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
- References