Custodian, Senior - Academic (4Am Till 1Pm - Monday Through Friday) - 607850

Job Title

Custodian, Senior

• Academic (4am till 1pm

• Monday through Friday)

Job ID

607850

Location

Facility Srv: Custodial Shop

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

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Regular/Temporary

Regular

Workplace Culture

NAU aims to be the nation's preeminent engine of opportunity, vehicle of economic mobility, and driver of social impact by delivering equitable postsecondary value in Arizona and beyond.

Special Information

• This position is required to work 4am till 1pm

• Monday through Friday

• This position is an on-site position which requires the incumbent to complete their work primarily at an NAU site, campus, or facility with or without accommodation. Opportunities for remote work are rare.

• Employees of Facility Services are considered essential staff and must report to work when the university is closed for emergencies. This position is required to participate in on-call, call back duties and snow removal, which can include days, nights, weekends, and holidays. Under established circumstances will respond to emergency dispatch calls within set timeframes Administrative or Campus Living buildings.

• Heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects up to 50 pounds.

• Work in an environment having some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require the following basic safety precautions.

• Exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.

• Complies with all job-specific safety requirements and procedures identified in job-specific hazard assessments (required training, PPE use, standard operating procedures, etc.).

• Proactively participates in accident prevention efforts and responds to injuries and accidents promptly to modify activities and prevent further accidents.

Job Description

Under the general direction of the Assistant Manager of Custodial Services, the Custodian, Senior

• Academic is a member of the Custodial Services Management Team.

The Custodian, Senior

• Academic acts as a lead worker of a custodial crew to ensure quality custodial service is being delivered on a consistent basis. This position leads the daily activities of custodial staff including daily work assignments, training, quality assurance and inventory control to ensure an effective work unit. This position oversees and participates in custodial maintenance duties including dusting, mopping, finishing and buffing floors, vacuuming and shampooing carpets, cleaning and restocking restrooms to ensure a clean environment within the University. This position exists to aid and advise the Assistant Director of Custodial Services in fulfilling the Facility Services' mission to the University by practicing sustainable maintenance and operations methods, ensuring clean, healthy and safe living and working environments, providing superior customer service to the Campus community, adopting industry best practices, and empowering the custodial workforce.

The successful candidate will be required to work 4am till 1pm

• Monday through Friday and weekends on a rotating basis. This position is also in an On-Call rotation, which consists of one week of On-Call duties. Employees work in areas/buildings as assigned, which may change based on business need.

University employees are responsible for maintaining the highest ethical standards of conduct and are expected to practice professionalism, integrity, trustworthiness, respect, stewardship, compliance, confidentiality, and respect to maintain a safe and trusting environment.

Custodial Duties

• 80%

• Cleans Academic areas including: clean and sanitize restroom surfaces and fixtures including showers, collect trash, stock University paper and soap dispensers, vacuum carpeted areas, sweep and mop floors including stairs, sanitize high touch surfaces, damp dust horizontal surfaces, spot clean walls as needed, clean public garbage cans as needed, clean carpet stains as needed, clean entryways including glass (weather permitting), sweep outside entryways (weather permitting), clean drinking fountains, sinks, and elevators, clean furniture, lean ceiling vents, remove gum as needed, extract carpets as needed, clean interior public glass as needed, hard floors cleaned, polished or refinished as needed.

• Any additional cleaning duties.

• Remove snow/ice from building entryways when needed.

• Initiates work orders for repair/maintenance.

• Reports malfunctions of bathroom fixtures, light fixtures and/or damages to room and hall furnishings to a supervisor.

• Locks and unlocks doors as directed.

• Moves furniture, equipment or fixtures as required.

• Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies

• Promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.

• Blitz style detail and project cleaning as assigned.

Team Support Responsibilities

• 15%

• Assigns tasks to complete daily cleaning.

• Coordinates custodial services.

• Inspects building areas to determine quality of work

• Inspects custodial equipment to ensure proper maintenance and care is being fulfilled.

• Covers scheduled areas of assignments during the absence of other staff.

• Develops, initiates, and participates in a training program which familiarizes custodial staff with particular problems involved in custodial services including safety, equipment operation, improved techniques and general custodial procedures.

• Orders appropriate materials and supplies and oversees inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment.

• Initiates and ensures completion of work orders for repair/maintenance

• Prepares, maintains and submits appropriate records and correspondence as needed.

• Participates in custodial duties on an emergency basis during normal working hours and after normal working hours.

• Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.

• Supports problem resolution for the custodial department across campus.

Other

• 5%

Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Degree.

• 1-3 years of relevant experience.

• Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree.
• 1-year supervisory experience.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Knowledge

• Knowledge of cleaning equipment, products, techniques and standards.

• Knowledge of equipment and materials usage and maintenance.

• Knowledge of precautionary and safety procedures.

Skills

• Skilled in using cleaning products and equipment.

• Develops and maintains good working relationships.

• Coordination of activities and establishing priorities.

• Balancing competing priorities.

• Basic computer skills.

Abilities

• Communicates effectively.

• Exercises good judgment and professionalism in a fast-paced setting.

• Use hand and power tools; safely use cleaning equipment and supplies.

• Promotes a diverse, inclusive environment.

• Maintains professional and productive working relationships with management, co-workers, staff, and students.

• Observe all departmental/university safety rules, policies and regulations related to the efficient and safe performance of job duties.

Driving Requirement

Driving a vehicle on behalf of the university is anticipated to be a regular part of this position. Arizona Administrative Code Fleet Safety Policy requires all employees who drive on university business become authorized by submitting Driver's license information for driving record monitoring, and completion of training appropriate to the level of driving performed. The law applies to all faculty, staff, and students who drive personal or university-owned motorized vehicles for any business purpose. More information on the NAU Authorized Driver Policy can be found on the NAU website.

Background Information

This position has been identified as a safety/security sensitive position. Therefore, per AZ Revised Statute, Northern Arizona University requires satisfactory results for the following: a criminal background investigation, employment history investigation, degree verification (in some cases) and fingerprinting. If you are applying for a job that requires a CDL, you will be required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse and adhere to the clearinghouse requirements. Additionally, as an employer in the state of Arizona, NAU is required to participate in the federal E-Verify program that assists employers with verifying new employees' right to work in the United States. Finally, each year Northern Arizona University releases an Annual Security Report. The report is a result of a federal law known as the Clery Act. The report includes Clery reportable crime statistics for the three most recent completed calendar years and discloses procedures, practices and programs NAU uses to keep students and employees safe including how to report crimes or other emergencies occurring on campus. In addition, the Fire Safety Report is combined with the Annual Security Report for the NAU Flagstaff Mountain Campus as this campus has on-campus student housing. This report discloses fire safety policies and procedures related to on-campus student housing and statistics for fires that occurred in those facilities. If you would like a free paper copy of the report, please contact the NAUPD Records Department at (928) 523-8884 or by visiting the department at 525 E. Pine Knoll Drive in Flagstaff.

Salary

Salary range begins at $40,607. Annual salary commensurate with candidate's qualifications and related experience.

FLSA Status

This position is non-exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The incumbent is eligible for overtime pay or compensatory time according to University policy. Further, the employee must submit timesheets that accurately reflect all hours worked.

Benefits

This is a Classified Staff (CLS) position. NAU offers an excellent benefit package including generous health, dental and vision insurance; participation in the Arizona State Retirement System; paid vacation and 10 holidays per year; and tuition reduction for employees and qualified dependents. More information on benefits at NAU is available on the Human Resources benefits website. Classified Staff employees are in a probationary status for their first six months at NAU. NAU is a tobacco and smoke-free campus. Employees offered a position will be eligible for state health plans (including NAU's BCBS Plan). New employees are eligible for benefits on the first day of the pay period following their enrollment, after their employment date. Employees will have 31 days from their start date to enroll in benefits. Additionally, new employees will begin participating in the Arizona State Retirement System, and the long-term disability coverage that accompanies it, on the first of the pay period following 6 months after the new employee's start date.

Learning and Development

Your career at Northern Arizona University includes the opportunity for professional development. New employee on-boarding training includes courses to be completed within the first 30 days.

Immigration Suppt/Sponsorship

NAU will not provide any U.S. immigration support or sponsorship for this position.

Application Deadline

May 6, 2024 at 11:59 p.m.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply" button on this page. You must submit your application by clicking on the "Submit" button by midnight of the application deadline. If you need assistance completing your application there are instructions available on the Human Resources website or in person in the Human Resources Department located in Building 91 on the NAU Campus - on the corner of Beaver and DuPont Streets.

If you are an individual with a disability and need reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process, please contact the Disability Resources Office at 928-523-8773, DR@nau.edu, or PO Box 5633, Flagstaff AZ 86011.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Northern Arizona University is a committed Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. NAU is responsive to the needs of dual career couples.

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NAU is an Employer of National Service. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other National Service alumni are encouraged to apply.