Custodian

Title: Custodian

Employee Classification: Custodian

Campus: University of North Texas - Dallas

Division: DAL-Operations

SubDivision-Department: DAL-Chief Operating Officer

Department: DAL-Facilities & Gen Services-533000

Job Location: Dallas

Salary: 31,200

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility:

About Us - Values Overview

Department Summary

The Facilities department oversees all aspects of building maintenance and infrastructure on main campus as well as our Law Center in downtown Dallas— totaling over 300,000 square-feet of conditioned space. The department consists of two divisions: Facilities Operations and Custodial Services. It is our desire to provide excellent customer service to you and hope that you will feel free to call or visit us at any time.

Position Overview

The University of North Texas at Dallas invites applications for the position of Custodian. Due to the growth of the University, the Facilities Department is also expanding. Please note that there are multiple openings for the Custodian position. This is cleaning work and custodial care of University buildings. Work involves the performance of cleaning and sanitation work in an assigned building or work area, and occasional special project work. Work requires the application of proper cleaning methods and materials. Employees work under general supervision of assigned supervisory staff in accordance with established routines. Work is reviewed and evaluated through inspection of work performed. Specific duties may vary depending upon the type of facility to be cleaned. Responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to: Sweeps, mops, scrubs, strips, waxes, and buffs floors, hallways, and stairways. Cleans and vacuums carpets and rugs. Cleans and dusts furniture, walls, ceilings, windows, windowsills, woodwork, and other building surfaces. Cleans and sanitizes rest rooms, baths, commodes, urinals, lavatories, drinking fountains, and other fixtures. Picks up and removes trash and other waste from building and cleans waste receptacles. Unlocks building doors as required for building functions and programs. Moves furniture for cleaning purposes. Replaces burned out light bulbs and fluorescent lamps. Transports recyclable materials to drop off point on a scheduled basis. Reports building conditions and situations requiring the attention of Facility Technicians to Work Control. Observes safety and security precautions appropriate to work performed.

Minimum Qualifications

There are no minimum education or experience requirements. Employees in this job may be responsible for conducting research on, working on, or having the ability to access critical organizational infrastructure and they must be able to maintain the security and integrity of the infrastructure related to this role.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to follow oral and written instructions ability to read and understand labels on chemicals.
• Ability to apply mathematical concepts to complete tasks (example: measuring and mixing chemicals).
• Sufficient knowledge of cleaning methods and the proper use of cleaning equipment.
• Ability to operate vacuum cleaner, floor-waxer, floor buffer, and other cleaning equipment.
• Physical ability to perform work involving standing, stooping, operating cleaning equipment, and lifting of materials and equipment.
• Ability to recognize and to report maintenance needs in buildings.
• Knowledge of safety and security precautions appropriate to work performed.

Preferred Qualifications

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Job Duties

• Sweeps, mops, scrubs, strips, waxes, and buffs floors, hallways, and stairways.
• Cleans and vacuums carpets and rugs.
• Cleans and dusts furniture, walls, ceilings, windows, windowsills, woodwork, and other building surfaces.
• Cleans and sanitizes rest rooms, baths, commodes, urinals. lavatories, drinking fountains, and other fixtures.
• Picks up and removes trash and other waste from building and cleans waste receptacles.
• Unlocks building doors as required for building functions and programs.
• Moves furniture for cleaning purposes.
• Replaces burned out light bulbs and fluorescent lamps.
• Transports recyclable materials to drop off point on a scheduled basis.
• Observes safety and security precautions appropriate to work performed.
• Reports building conditions and situations requiring the attention of Facility Technicians to Work Control.
• Additional duties as assigned by supervisor.

Physical Requirements

• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like.
• Lifting and Moving objects up to 20 pounds.
• Lifting and Moving objects up to 50 pounds.
• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
• Moving self in various positions to perform tasks in tight and confined spaces.
• Operating machinery and/or power tools.
• Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment.
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.

Environmental Hazards

• Elevated temperatures.
  
• Exposure to moving mechanical parts or vibration.
  
• Low temperatures.
• Noisy environments.
  
• Outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind.
• Small and/or enclosed spaces.
  
• Work with toxic or caustic chemicals.

Work Schedule

M,T,W,Th 2:00pm-11:00pm and Sat. 8:00am-5:00pm and as needed

Driving University Vehicle

No

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted.

Benefits

For information regarding our Benefits, click here.

EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -- and takes actions to prevent -- discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.