Call-in Custodians are needed to substitute for current employee absences or supplement the operations of the Physical Plant Services Department. Employment is on an as-needed basis, providing flexibility in schedules. The qualifications and expectations are the same as for the regular custodial staff.
Rate of Pay: $18.20 per hour; no benefits
Location: Northfield or Winnetka Campus
Supervisor: Custodial Supervisor; Facilities Manager
Hours: All shifts:
First Shift: 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Second Shift: 3:15 PM to 11:45 PM
Third Shift: 10:30 PM to 7:00 AM
Qualifications:
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Ability to operate job-related equipment such as vacuum, floor scrubber, and polisher.
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Knowledge of proper and safe use of custodial equipment, chemicals, tools, etc.
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Knowledge of procedures related to building safety, and knowledge of normal safety precautions typical of such places as offices, meeting rooms and libraries.
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Ability to regularly lift and handle items weighing at least 50 pounds, occasionally more.
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Physical ability to perform all essential custodial duties requiring bending, walking, standing, stooping, carrying, reaching, moving items, climbing stairs or ladders, kneeling, and lifting; ability to perform manual work including dumping large bags into dumpster or transporting supplies, furniture, or equipment.
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Ability to organize work flow to meet daily schedule, in a service-oriented environment with changing priorities and interruptions.
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Ability to follow through and carry out assignments, providing pleasant, efficient and discreet service to the campus.
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Ability to effectively communicate and follow oral instructions in English.
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Ability to effectively read written instructions, read manuals, signs and product labels in English.
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Ability to maintain acceptable work habits, punctuality and regularity of attendance, arrive at and leave work on time, observe lunch and break periods.
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Sufficient interpersonal and communication skills to interact effectively with staff and diverse campus constituencies.
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Ability to safeguard keys issued which are necessary for assigned areas.
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Ability to work flexible hours to participate in snow removal activities or other overtime activities.
Position Expectations:
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Maintains classrooms, offices, restrooms, corridors, and laboratories by:
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Cleaning and sanitizing restrooms/bathrooms using established practices and procedures.
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Cleaning and maintaining floors, walls, carpets, furniture, fixtures, and window treatments.
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Washing accessible interior and exterior windows.
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Moving furniture, equipment, supplies and tools on an incidental basis.
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Performing cleaning and related activities such as removing snow and debris from sidewalks and stairs using hand-operated tools or small power equipment.
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Handling recycling materials.
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Maintains assigned power equipment and hand tools such as buffers, auto scrubbers, extractors, high-pressure washers, high-speed buffers and vacuums, brooms, rags, mops and squeegees.
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Follows instructions in using chemicals and supplies properly.
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Safely operates all vehicles and other job-related equipment.
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Assists with set-up of building facilities for events and classes as needed.
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Locks and unlocks assigned buildings; secures building when facilities are not in use, checking for unlocked doors and windows, reports any unauthorized occupants, turns off lights.
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Attends to emergencies when necessary.
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Attends safety and other related meetings.
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Takes classes as required in cleaning methods and techniques, new products, first aid, CPR, and working relationships.
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Calls in work orders.
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Assists in the instruction and supervision of student help.
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Assists with inventory control and security.
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Enforces and supports policies established by the Facilities Manager.
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Assists with traffic duties as needed.
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Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.
