Utility Custodian

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Working Title

Utility Custodian

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Position Details

Position Information

Working Title

Utility Custodian

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Brief Summary of Job Description

Under direction of the Custodial Manager, this position is responsible for operating &performing minor maintenance repairs on custodial equipment; buffers, auto scrubbers, riders, extractors, high pressure washers, high speed buffers and vacuums and performing custodial duties for student housing, academic buildings and sports facilities. Quality customer service will be provided to the client at all times. Knowledge to learn proper cleaning techniques is essential.

Job Duties

Operate & Perform minor maintenance repairs on custodial equipment; buffers, auto scrubbers, riders, extractors, high pressure washers, high speed buffers and vacuums. Proper labeling, dilution and use of all chemicals. Wearing Proper Protection Equipment at all times. Orders parts & supplies. Operate & maintains variety of power & hand tools. Pick up and/or deliver laundry and performs laundry duties. Pickups/delivers custodial equipment for repairs or work assignments. Attends to Emergency calls when necessary. Clean all windows, doors frames, and walls utilizing industrial cleaners and additional cleaning equipment. Clean athletic areas including bleachers, gym floor and walkways. Clean bathrooms and water fountains including use of industrial cleaners, restocking supplies, mopping/cleaning floors, mirrors, toilets, and stalls, and removing trash. Clean classrooms, offices, and conference rooms utilizing industrial cleaners and additional equipment. Clean stairs, rails, and landing utilizing dust mops, wet mops, backpack or floor vacuum, and other cleaning equipment. Cleaning locker rooms and showers including use of industrial cleaners, restocking supplies, mopping/cleaning floors, mirrors, toilets, stalls, showering area, lockers, seating, and removing trash. Clean floors using commercial cleaners, and equipment including vacuum, dust mop, carpet extractor, scrubber, sweeper, and additional had equipment. Collect and remove trash and recycling from all receptacles and deposit into appropriate bins or pick-up areas. Remove and re-wax floors including scraping the base plate, mopping, applying chemicals strippers, dry vacuuming, and reapplying multiple layers of wax utilizing various pieces of equipment. Remove snow from entryways, steps, and sidewalks in proximity of the doors and adjacent steps, using a shovel and/or snowblower, and disperse ice melt. Set-up and tear down for special events including moving chairs, tables, risers, railing, band equipment, and other equipment. Other duties may include: move equipment and furniture to complete cleaning functions of buildings utilizing handcarts, lifts, etc. Lock and unlock interior and exterior building doors for access to clean and set up for special events. Train other custodians on proper use of equipment and techniques for their use, based on department established standards. Operate motorized devices for pulling out and pushing in the bleachers for special events. Operate a hydraulic lift for changing lights and general cleaning of high areas. Drive cleaning machine to perform cleaning of indoor track.

Required Qualifications

A high school diploma/

GED

education or a combination of education, training or work experience that will enable the incumbent to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. Must be able to follow oral and written instructions, travel up and downstairs , climb, stoop, bend, and work from ladders or platforms at various heights. Interpersonal and communications skills as performed in a critical customer service capacity interacting with residents, department staff, campus staff and community external to

UNK

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Preferred Qualifications

Prefer applicant one year of custodial experience, a valid driver’s license and has received vaccination for Hepatitis B.

Physical Demands

Heavy lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling of forces up to 50 pounds for up to one-third of the hours worked daily, 25 to 50 pounds for more than one-third but not more than two-thirds of the hours worked daily, or 10 to 20 pound for more than two-thirds of the hours worked daily. Ability to maintain a steady pace for seven and a half hours per day. Ability to work with industrial chemicals used by department. Must pass or have passed functional capacity examination. Work Environment: Custodians perform the majority of their work indoors with some instances of extreme heat due to (due to lack of air conditioning) and some instances of outdoor exposure)removing trash, scooping snow/ice, cleaning windows and moving between buildings).

Schedule

Monday-Friday 5am-1:30pm; Occasional weekends and additional hours depending on campus events.

Desired Start Date

07/01/2024

Is this position temporary?

No

Position End Date (if temporary)

Special Instructions to Applicant

Special Conditions for Eligibility

Posting Detail Information

| Posting Number | S20240083P | | Close Date | | | Open Until Filled | Yes | | Application Review Date: Initial application review will begin on this date. Applications received prior to this date will be considered. Applications received after the review date may be considered. | 09/20/2024; until positions are filled. | | For questions regarding the online application process, please contact: |

308-865-8516 or employment@unk.edu

| | For questions regarding the position, please contact: | 308-440-3542 |

Budget Information

Budget Summary

| Benefits Eligible | 100% | | If eligible click this link for a full explanation of benefits: | UNK Benefits Summary Page |

Supplemental Questions

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents Optional Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter 3. List of 3 References

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