Custodian

Job Summary

Cleans floors, ramps, and stairs by sweeping, wet mopping / dust mopping, scrubbing, or vacuuming them. Services, cleans, and supplies restrooms.

Gathers & 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.

Required

General knowledge at the high school level

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 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.

Some knowledge of standard kitchen practices and sanitation methods (for positions in food service facility)

Ability to follow safe work practices in biohazard and / or hazardous waste clean-up (i.e. bloodborne pathogens; toxic, reactive, explosive and ignitable laboratory wastes, corrosive wastes from cleaning operations;

other miscellaneous wastes from across campus). May involve training and tests in hazardous waste management

• 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

Benefits Overview

• Multiple plan options for medical insurance


• Dental insurance


• Health Savings Account with generous IU contribution


• Life insurance, LTD, and AD&D options


• Base retirement plan contribution from IU


• Additional supplemental retirement plan options


• Tuition benefit for IU classes


• 10 paid holidays per year


• Generous Paid Time Off


• Paid Parental Leave

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing our online Benefits Brochure.

Job Classification

Career Level : Foundational

FLSA : Nonexempt

Job Function : Engineering, Trades & Facility

Job Family : Custodial

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Posting Disclaimer

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there may be differences in the working conditions as advertised in our standard job postings (e.

g., the ability to travel from one campus to another, etc.). If you are invited for an interview, please discuss your questions or concerns regarding the working conditions at that time.

This posting is scheduled to close at 11 : 59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days.

To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.

If you wish to include a cover letter, you may include it with your resume when uploading attachments.

New employees will be provided with information regarding Indiana University's COVID-19 vaccine policy, which includes the opportunity to request an exemption.

To learn more, view our COVID-19 vaccine information page.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications.

Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status.

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Last updated : 2022-08-13