Custodian - Gary, United States - Indiana University

Indiana University

Verified Company

Gary, United States

1 week ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Department:

PHYSICAL PLANT (NW-PHYP-IUNWA)

Department Information:

The IU Northwest Facilities Services is a member of the University Community, maintains the physical environment and provides services to support the University in reaching its goal of excellence in education and public service.

We promote well-being through an attractive and convenient environment conducive to learning. We provide service to our customers at the University and surrounding community in an efficient and timely fashion. We keep our buildings and grounds attractive, safe, clean and functioning properly.

1 of 7 campuses of Indiana University, IU Northwest is located in metropolitan Northwest Indiana, approximately 30 miles southeast of Chicago and 10 miles from the Indiana Dunes National Park.

The campus has a diverse student population of approximately 3,500 degree-seeking students and 1,800 dual-credit students and has been recognized by the Department of Education as a minority and Hispanic serving institution.

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

Preferred

High school diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or GED)

WORK EXPERIENCE
Preferred

6 months of custodian experience
6 months of experience working in an educational, higher ed or public environment

SKILLS

Required

Ability to work in a safe and efficient manner
Proficient 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
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.

Must be available 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:

Gary, Indiana

Advertised Salary:

$15.00 per hour

Work Hours:

Working Days and Hours for 1st

Shift Custodians:
Monday - Friday, 4:00 AM - 12:30 PM, Central Time

Benefits Overview:

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