Summer Temp | Custodian I

The Custodian is responsible for maintaining and caring for all LU Facilities, on and off campus. The areas of responsibility of a Custodian are, but are not limited to cleaning, sanitizing, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, trash collection, removal, & disposal. Wiping, dusting, and cleaning of furniture. The Custodian is to maintain, provide and assure an esthetically pleasing, clean, sanitary, and safe environment in a variety of spaces including lobbies, hallways, dorms, bathrooms, showers, locker rooms, classrooms, offices, food service areas, and other public event areas. Any other duties as assigned. Working independently and exercising good judgment and discretion is essential to this job.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. As essential personnel: you are expected to be available in the event of school closings, delays, shutdowns, and any emergencies including clean-up required because of severe weather incidents. Performs snow removal activities as assigned. Such as snow and ice removal from entrance ways and sidewalks. Facilities Management Division employees are essential to the overall success of Liberty University and its day-to-day functions, especially during ongoing campus events such as Winter Fest, Orientation, Convocation, Commencement, CFAW, and summer camps amongst other planned and unplanned events throughout the year. Must be available to work scheduled and unscheduled hours as emergency needs arise.

2. Reports to work at the required time and performs duties as assigned by the Custodial Supervisor.

3. Works with 2-3 employees.

4. Performs daily cleaning and sanitizing of all bathroom facilities, including toilets, sinks and showers. Uses brooms, mop, buckets, vacuum cleaners and other related cleaning equipment.

5. Cleaning of mirrors, windows, and glass doors as needed.

6. Provides custodial services before, during, and after athletic and other special events.

7. General outdoor services and maintenance such as sweeping entry areas and cleaning glass doors at entrances.

8. Collects trash and recyclable materials from all facilities, for collection, removal, and disposal of.

9. Supports and assists with established recycling efforts.

10. Supports urgent and situation-specific custodial needs. Attend to unsafe conditions such as mopping up spills and responding to calls for clean-up of body fluids in accordance with the OSHA standard for exposure control to blood borne pathogens.

11. Attend and complete require safety training per university requirements.

12.Responsible for wearing the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) while performing the job duties and responsibilities of an Custodian and while operating related equipment including but not limited to; protective eye wear, ear protection, hard hat, gloves, steel-toed shoe , respirators/ masks, reflective safety vests, and sunscreen.

13. Reports any unsafe conditions or incidents of suspicious activity or persons. As Well as, any maintenance repair issues to appropriate area Supervisor.

14. Provide punctual and reliable services before, during, and after events as scheduled, including irregular shifts that may include nights, days, weekdays, weekends, and holidays.

15. Monitors lobbies, and service restrooms during events; ensuring the highest level of cleanliness, patron satisfaction and event success.

16. Use proper supplies to perform daily tasks and report when additional supplies are needed.

17. Operates and maintains powered and manual equipment.

18. Safe and proper use of cleaning agents. Maintains awareness and knowledge of all health and safety regulations and procedures pertaining to Custodial operations; follows LU and OSHA health and safety rules, procedures and standards.

19. Undertakes occasional seasonal tasks such as shoveling snow from sidewalk.

20. Moves materials and equipment and performs related duties to assist in Custodial cleaning events.

21. Performs other duties as assigned.

22. Remains abreast of existing and emerging technologies, processes, products, services and leading industry performance benchmarks.

23. Works effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU’s mission.

QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS

Education and Experience

This position requires a high school diploma or a GED. Well-developed communications skills. Experience with residential, and/or commercial/ industrial cleaning (methods and safety) field is preferred. Working knowledge of safe and efficient operation of electrically powered and manual cleaning equipment. Must be detailed oriented, strong organizational skills and well-developed communication skills.

ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES ESSENTIAL TO THE FUNCTION OF THE JOB

Communication and Comprehension

• Ability to effectively com