Custodial Worker (Regional Campuses)

Job Title :

Custodial Worker (Regional Campuses)

Physical Location :

Trumbull Campus - Warren OH

Salary : $15.41 hourly

Basic Function :

Performs custodial duties to provide for care cleaning and routine maintenance of buildings furniture and fixtures according to established work rules. Reports to Custodial Work Supervisor Building and Grounds Supervisor / Superintendent or other designated supervisor.

Additional Basic Function if applicable :

Examples of Duties :

Duties / essential functions may include but not be limited to the following :

Sweeps mops scrubs strips waxes and polishes to renew floor surfaces; cleans and shampoos carpets.

Cleans dusts and waxes furniture and fixtures; shampoos upholstered furniture; washes walls; cleans glass and mirrors; removes and hangs drapes.

Empties and cleans trash receptacles.

Changes light bulbs and cleans light fixtures.

Scrubs cleans and sanitizes restrooms and shower facilities; replenishes supplies.

Moves and arranges furniture and equipment; may set up rooms for functions and events.

Maintains a clean and orderly supply closet; monitors supply levels and reports supply needs to supervisor.

May perform minor maintenance; may assist with painting.

Reports evidence of fire illegal entry and theft of property.

May remove snow and ice from walkways; may assist with mowing; may pick up paper and other debris in area surrounding buildings.

May train and direct student or temporary employees; may participate in training new employees.

Performs related duties as required.

Additional Examples of Duties if applicable :

Minimum Qualifications :

License / Certification :

Valid Ohio drivers license if required by position.

Knowledge Of :

Appropriate safety procedures

Skill In : Ability To :

Operate cleaning equipment (e.g. buffers shampooers vacuums hall machines)

demonstrate physical dexterity and lift 50 pounds

Read (e.g. warning labels) write (e.g. brief messages) and accurately follow oral and / or written instructions

Perform basic mathematics (e.g. add subtract multiply and divide whole numbers fractions and decimals and to calculate percentages)

Identify threatening or unusual conditions and take appropriate action

Preferred Qualifications if applicable :

Assessments :

Asterisk (

• ) indicates knowledge skills abilities which may require assessments. Assessments could take the form of interview questions a request to provide work samples or a written or practical test to assess job related competencies.

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements :

Exposed to dirt odors heights cleaning chemicals and variable temperatures and weather conditions; requires moderate physical effort to include frequent lifting and moving of up to 50 pounds (e.g. moving freight cabinets cases of supplies); frequent stooping and bending climbing ladders and extended periods of standing and walking; may work varied shifts and hours to include occasional weekends and holidays; may require on- and off-campus travel.

Working Schedule :

Monday through Friday 12 : 00 p.m. to 8 : 30 p.m.; however schedule may vary to meet departmental needs.

Additional Information :

Must pass a security check.

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Kent State University is committed to creating a community that is culturally and intellectually diverse and to attracting and retaining a diverse staff. We strive to create and maintain working and learning environments that respect differences and are inclusive welcoming respectful and kind.

Kent State University is a Smoke-Free Tobacco-Free University effective July 1 2017. Smoking and tobacco is not permitted on any of Kent States campuses or other locations and properties that are owned operated or leased by Kent State both domestic and international. For additional details visit intent of this description is to illustrate the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and should not be interpreted to describe all the specific duties and responsibilities that may be required in any particular position. Directly related experience / education beyond the minimum stated may be substituted where appropriate at the discretion of the Appointing Authority. Kent State University reserves the right to revise or change job duties job hours and responsibilities.

Key Skills

Load & Unload,Shipping & Receiving,Mac Os,Forklift,Freight Experience,Lift Truck Experience,Basic Math,Tanker Experience,Warehouse Experience,Commercial Driving,Driving,Heavy Lifting

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1