Custodian I - Houston, United States - Rice University

Rice University

Verified Company

Houston, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

The custodian I completes sanitation of restrooms, showers and locker facilities and replenishes supplies. The custodian will sweeps, mops, or vacuums floor surfaces and removes trash from all assigned areas.

The custodian I also cleans chalk boards, walls and other items as required, cleans, polishes and moves furniture and equipment for special events when needed, and meets with customers for feedback on work performed.

The custodian I may lock and unlock assigned buildings and secure building when facilities are not in use checking for unlocked doors and windows, report any unauthorized occupants, and turn off lights.

The custodian cleans, polishes and stores equipment after use and turns in work order requests on a daily basis to the custodial manager.

Workplace Requirements

Work Schedule:

Weekly schedule will vary and will include working on weekends and holidays - Must be available to work any shift required.

Overtime is required weekly in May through August.

This position is considered essential during a campus emergency.

The incumbent in this position is expected to report to campus, provide the essential services designated and work under the overall direction of the Crisis Management Team for the duration of a campus emergency.

Work environment:

Primarily an indoor work environment in a variety of university settings, which may include offices, food serveries, and residential facilities.

May be exposed to temperature extremes in facilities that are not climate controlled

Work hazards include exposure to toxic and caustic chemicals. Some work may occur at heightened elevations on ladders or scaffolding, or in wet areas _. _

Hourly Hiring Range:
_$15.00 to $15.50, contingent upon qualifications and experience. _**
Minimum Requirements:

No formal education
No experience required
Knowledge of cleaning chemicals and safety procedures

Skills

Must be able to speak and understand basic English
Good interpersonal skills and ability to work as a team with others
Ability to follow directions
Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds several times each day.
Requires walking or standing up to eight hours per day.
Other physical requirements of the job include the ability to bend/crouch/or kneel, lift, see, reach, climb, and balance

Essential Functions

Cleans showers, restroom floors, lavatories, fixtures, kitchenettes, public spaces, offices, laboratories, etc.

Replenishes paper supplies

Vacuums, sweeps, dusts and mops floors
Cleans and polishes furniture, glass, doors, mirrors, walls and other surfaces
Removes trash
Assists with summer clean out of colleges and summer housing preparation of guests rooms
Cleans college public areas, such as kitchenettes, laundry facilities, floor lounges and college offices
Identifies and reports needed repairs
Assists other custodians with work as needed
Performs all other duties assigned

Rice Mission and Values:
Mission and Values | Rice University

Rice University is an Equal Opportunity Employer with commitment to diversity at all levels, and considers for employment qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status._

Boasting a 300-acre tree-lined campus in Houston, Rice University is ranked among the nation's top 20 universities by U.S. News & World Report.

Rice has a 6-to-1 undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio, and a residential college system, which supports students intellectually, emotionally and culturally through social events, intramural sports, student plays, lectures series, courses and student government.

Developing close-knit, diverse college communities is a strong campus tradition, which is why Rice is highly ranked for best quality of life and best value among private universities.