Custodian
- Employer
- University of Silicon Valley
- Location
- San Jose, California
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- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Level
Entry
Job Location
University of Silicon Valley - San Jose, CA
Job Category
Facilities
Custodian
General cleaning and maintenance of internal and external campus.
Duties and Responsibilities
Thoroughness and commitment to ensuring spaces are ready for the next day, and during the business day including taking out trash, tidying, rearranging furniture, and wiping surfaces as needed
- Sweeping and mopping of floors, as well as vacuuming carpets
- Daily cleaning and sanitizing of all bathroom facilities, including toilets, sinks, and showers
- Restock necessary items (e.g. soap, paper products)
- Cleaning of mirrors and windows as needed
- Occasional work over weekends to support campus events
- General outdoor services and maintenance, such as watering plants, sweeping entry areas, cleaning glass doors at entrances
- Ability to perform basic maintenance work and minor repairs is a plus (replacing broken switches, repairing door handles, replacing lightbulbs etc.)
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor
Skills:
- Solid working knowledge of industrial cleaning equipment and appliances and how to maintain them
- Knowledge of safety protocols such as disposal of chemicals and other hazardous items
- Comfortable with basic maintenance tasks
- Detail oriented and conscientiousness
- Stamina, good physical condition, and strength
- Ability to work 8 hrs. on your feet and physical strength to lift 30 lbs
Working conditions
This job operates in a professional office environment. Mostly indoor work, some occasional outdoor work. This job uses standard janitorial equipment required for cleaning surfaces and floors.
Physical requirements
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear and see. The employee frequently is required to be on their feet, pushing and lifting items; use hands and reach with hands and arms for activities such as cleaning and emptying trash. They may work around noise, and bending, stooping and stretching may be required for certain task
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