Custodian

Posting Details

Requisition Number S802P Job Position Title Custodian Department Facilities Management Immediate Supervisor Title Custodian-Day Supervisor FLSA Non-exempt Grade None Union Teamsters Status Full-time Total Number of Authorized Work Hours per Week 40 Total Number of Authorized Work Weeks per Year 52 Advertised Rate of Pay $18.54 Position Summary

Monmouth University is seeking applications for five (5) open Custodian positions in the Facilities Management department.

Benefits offered:

• 403(b) Retirement Plan

• Generous Paid Time Off

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Benefits

• Tuition Remission/Exchange Benefits

• Uniforms Provided by the University

To view a full list of benefits, visit our benefits page at: Employee Benefits Information | Human Resources | Monmouth University

The available shifts are:

• Monday- Friday, 12:00 Midnight- 8am ($1 per hour shift differential)
• Monday

• Friday, 7:00 am

• 3:00pm

• Monday

• Friday 8:00 am- 4:00pm

As a custodian you would be expected to: clean buildings by manually sweeping and mopping surfaces; manually and mechanically scrubbing, stripping, waxing, vacuuming, extracting, shampooing, dusting, polishing and buffing surfaces; foaming showers and restrooms; properly selecting and mixing cleaning chemicals; chemically sanitizing and disinfecting surfaces and fixtures; etc. using auto scrubbers, buffers, vacuum cleaners, power washers, carpet extractors and hand tools.

This is an in-person on campus, non-remote position.

A full list of job duties is available at http://jobs.monmouth.edu.

Special Instructions to Applicants Required Skills or Software Required Years of Experience Required Degree, Licenses or Certifications Other Requirements

• Must have a combination of the education and experience that provides the knowledge and skills to accomplish the normal job duties listed.

• Typically, this combination includes, but is not limited to, the equivalent of six (6) months of experience in commercial buildings and/or facilities that demonstrates possession of the following knowledge and ability requirements: floor care and maintenance (including wood, VCT, LVT, carpet and stone); cleaning of rest room facilities; refuse and recyclable material handling and removal; general cleaning procedures for office furniture, windows, blinds, drapes, etc.

• Ability to read and write in English and understand oral and written instructions, including MSDS directions, chemical product labels, equipment manuals, work orders and be able to carry out work orders as required.

• Must be able to calculate mathematically; must be able to lift and move heavy objects regularly, up to 60 pounds; use all required safety and personal protective equipment, (including respiratory protection).

• Must be able to work in multi-story buildings without elevators; must climb ladders and work at heights, transport and operate powered machines regularly. Must be willing and able to work overtime as required and to respond to emergency calls after working hours.

• Must have excellent attendance and work record; perform all work in strict accordance with accepted trade practices, code requirements and all safety and good housekeeping requirements. Must be extremely reliable and capable of working independently and without full-time supervision.

Preferred Qualifications

• A high school graduate or equivalent.

• Possess and maintain a valid Automobile Driver's License in your state of principal residence or reliable transportation.

• Ability to drive vehicles equipped with a manual transmission.

• Three (3) years of related experience.

Posting Date 11/29/2023 Closing Date

Job Duties

Job Duties

Duty

• Carpet and upholstery cleaning as assigned using deep extraction machinery

• Check and report safety hazards. Take corrective action wherever appropriate

• Clean and polish furniture and metal

• Clean buildings by manually sweeping and mopping surfaces; manually and mechanically scrubbing, stripping, waxing, vacuuming, extracting, shampooing, dusting, polishing and buffing surfaces; foaming showers and rest rooms; properly selecting and mixing cleaning chemicals; chemically sanitizing and disinfecting surfaces and fixtures, etc. using auto scrubbers, buffers, vacuum cleaners, power washers, carpet extractors and hand tools

• Collect and sort refuse and recyclables

• Complete and submit work orders for required building repairs

• Complete special projects as assigned with excellent attention to detail

• Interact with students, parents and other members of the University community in a positive, customer service oriented style

• Move and deliver equipment, furniture, supplies, etc. by both hand and vehicle

• Provide services for special events

• Remove debris and snow from assigned building entrances and exits using hand tools

• Replace incandescent bulbs, fluorescent tubes, and LED lamps

• Replenish rest room and shower room commodities

• Wash windows using hand tools and ladders

Regular or Occasional Regular Duty

• Deliver, set-up, and breakdown furniture and other materials for University special events

• Other duties as assigned

Regular or Occasional Occasional