Custodian
- Employer
- Bucknell University
- Location
- Pennsylvania, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not specified
- Date posted
- Mar 29, 2023
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- Position Type
- Administrative, Business & Administrative Affairs, Facilities Management & Physical Plant
- Employment Level
- Administrative
- Employment Type
- Full Time
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Custodian
Job No: 497342
Position Type: full-time
Location: Lewisburg, PA
Categories: Facilities, Other
This 1st shift position performs routine and non-routine custodial services for campus buildings and equipment. Primary responsibilities include the proper use of custodial materials, supplies, and equipment to perform custodial and housekeeping services. Acts as Facilities representative for customer building needs. Identifies building deficiencies and resolves and/or reports needs and deficiencies to appropriate personnel.
Job Duties:
- Performs custodial duties to maintain all interior and exterior
building surfaces, including custodial equipment. Ensures students,
staff, faculty and visitors experience a safe, clean and welcoming
campus.
- Performs visual monthly inspections (e.g. checks fire
extinguishers, fire alarms, eye wash stations, and emergency
lights).
- Responsible for the proper safekeeping of master keys; open and
locks doors as required.
- Stocks and maintains custodial supply closets, rooms and
lockers.
- Adheres to OSHA standards, employs safe practices, and follows
safety policies/procedures including immediately reporting
accidents injuries, security violations, and safety hazards and
conditions to an available supervisor.
- Uses cleaning materials and supplies in accordance with Safety
Data Sheets (SDS), the Hazard Communication Program and
manufacturers' instructions. Uses PPE in a safe manner, sets
examples for others, notifies supervisor of potential hazards, and
demonstrates good housekeeping habits.
- Primarily works independently, uses judgement, and makes
decisions regarding routine custodial, housekeeping services.
Periodically may work with a team in providing custodial,
housekeeping and other general labor services throughout
campus.
- Communicates effectively and assists customers by responding to
their requests for special setups for classes, meetings, deliveries
and events.
- Supports and promotes the University's sustainability
efforts.
- Performs other duties as assigned in support of University
operations and special events.
Minimum Qualifications: - Demonstrated ability to understand oral and written
instructions.
- Customer service oriented.
- Detail oriented and demonstrated ability to take
initiative.
- This staff position is classified as part of essential
services. This individual is required to report to work even if
campus has a delayed opening, early closing, or is closed, unless
instructed otherwise by a supervisor or appropriate time off is
approved by a supervisor.
- Post offer drug screening will be conducted.
- ACT 153 background checks will be conducted.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively work independently, as well
as part of a team.
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusiveness.
Preferred Qualifications: - A high school diploma or equivalent
- Prior work experience that includes some duties of a physical
nature such as manual labor, custodial, housekeeping,
etc.
- General knowledge and skills related to institutional
housekeeping, with some relevant commercial/institutional cleaning
experience.
- Demonstrated ability to perform basic skills on computers for
communication and training.
Physical Demands: - Bends, kneels, stoops, pushes, pulls, reaches above and below
shoulders, frequently lifts and carries objects up to 25 pounds
unassisted; occasionally lifts items up to 50 lbs that may require
help or adjusting loads, assists others in moving objects greater
than 25 pounds as needed; climbs and works on stools, ladders,
stairs and elevated platforms with training and safety
equipment.
- Must use proper safety equipment for hearing, head, eye, feet
(safety shoes), hand and body protection as required.
- Daily exposure to dust, dirt, cleaning detergents and
chemicals, odors, body fluids and waste, weather and temperature
changes.
Work Type:
This is a full-time, year round, benefits eligible position.
This role is not budgeted for visa sponsorship at this time, all candidates must be authorized to work in the US at the time of submission of the application.
Salary Range:
This is a Staff Non-exempt position with a hiring range of $15. The offer rate will be based on a review of the candidate's credentials compared to the qualifications of the position, internal equity, and our overall compensation philosophy.
Benefits:
Eligible full- and part-time employees are compensated beyond base salary through our total rewards package that includes (but is not limited to):
- flexible scheduling options determined by role;
- medical, prescription drug, vision, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance options
- an outstanding 10% employer contribution to your retirement plan (no contribution requirement for non-exempt positions)
- generous paid time off, including vacation and sick time, a community service day, and 19 paid holidays (including two full weeks off for Winter Break!)
- full-time and part-time members of the faculty and staff are eligible for tuition remission for themselves. Additionally, full-time members of the faculty and staff are eligible for tuition remission for their spouse/spousal equivalent and are eligible for various tuition programs for their children. Credit for full-time benefits eligible employment at other institutions of higher education will be applied to waiting periods.
- a comprehensive employee wellness program including program incentives
- a myriad of other benefits, including parental leave, an employee assistance program, fitness center membership, and the power of your Bucknell ID card
To learn more about Bucknell's benefits, click here! (*Eligibility criteria and waiting periods may apply.)
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:
Bucknell is committed to fostering an environment that embraces diversity, equity and inclusion, and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports the growth and development of a diverse campus community. We endeavor to enhance our capacity to value and capitalize on the cultural richness that diversity brings. We encourage all individuals to apply and do not discriminate in admissions, employment, educational programs and/or activities on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, sex/gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital or family status, military or veteran status, or genetic information.
To apply, visit https://careers.bucknell.edu/en-us/job/497342/custodian
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