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Custodian / Maintenance Technician, 2nd Shift

Custodian / Maintenance Technician, 2nd Shift

Northwestern UniversityEvanston, IL, US
22 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Second Shift Custodian / Maintenance Technician

Northwestern University's Residential Services helps build a community environment for students through housing-related services, intentional learning opportunities, and residential settings that include residence halls, residential communities, and residential colleges.

Second Shift Custodian / Maintenance Technician schedule :

  • Saturday - Wednesday, 3 : 30 PM-12 : 00 AM

Pay : The pay rate for this position is $17.25-17.50 per hour.

Specific Responsibilities :

  • Uses machines or other tools as needed to clean, renovate, and renew floor surface finishes; to sweep, dry mop, wet mop or machine scrub and wax floor; to sweep and shovel snow or remove debris from steps and walks; to vacuum rugs and carpets; to move furniture, office equipment, supplies, etc.
  • Provides light maintenance services such as replacing light bulbs and lubricating locks etc.
  • Collects and places in containers for removal by truck, debris removed from offices, lounges, hallways, lavatories, walks, steps and other rooms in buildings or houses.
  • Cleans, dusts, washes and polishes furniture, exhibit cases, fixtures, doors, interior / exterior, glass, partitions, framed pictures, office equipment, trim and related furnishings.
  • Cleans and services lavatories, toilet rooms, rest rooms, smoking urns, trays, and keeps units supplied with necessary items such as soap and towels.
  • Reports any repair problems or negative conditions to supervisor.
  • Responds to calls for emergency custodial service such as cleaning up spills, body fluids, broken glass, floods; responds to resident requests for linen, storage of items and / or luggage, etc.
  • Minimum Qualifications :

  • All 2nd and 3rd Shift Custodians must meet eligibility requirements for Certified Drivers : 1) Have a valid driver's license; 2) Have a driving record with no more than one major moving violation or one accident in the past year (whether damaged caused either to or by the vehicle), and 3) Have a driving record with no serious events. Serious events include but are not limited to any alcohol or drug related offense(s), failure to report an accident, and operating during a period of license suspension or revocation.
  • Ability to : stand for up to 7.5 hours, bend, climb, stoop, manipulate and operate moderately heavy equipment, climb up to 5 flights of stairs at one time, kneel, reach / extend to reach ceilings and corners, push / pull carts and vacuums.
  • Ability to lift and / or move items weighing up to 50lb.
  • Ability to transport items outdoors during all types of weather.
  • Ability to perform cleaning of bodily fluids.
  • Minimum Competencies :

  • Knowledge of institutional or commercial cleaning methods, techniques, cleaning chemicals, supplies and equipment.
  • General knowledge of the tools, equipment, and setups for use with conferences.
  • Basic knowledge of the activities and services necessary to efficiently provide services for conference activities.
  • Ability to maintain effective working relationships with fellow workers, residents, and conference guests.
  • Knowledge of procedures for accident reporting.
  • Ability to perform duties promptly and efficiently under pressure of deadlines and with interruptions.
  • Ability to be flexible in order to meet the needs of the residents.
  • Ability to work independently and use sound judgment.
  • General math comprehension.
  • Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
  • Knowledge of hospitality industry with key emphasis on quality service.
  • Ability to maintain adequate attendance.
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