UNIVERSITY TOWERS - Stu-Reg Univ Towers Custodian

Job Classification

  Student-Regular

Position summary

Must be responsible to work independently, and in teams, to physically clean the University Towers building, many guest rooms, all student rooms and apartments, as directed by supervisor or assistant.

This person should be a trustworthy self-starter, with a service-minded character of putting others first, and work quickly, diligently and thoroughly, even when working alone.

Work is available every week, all year long.  Students can work Sundays-Fridays, holidays, and all through the summer months. Schedules will be set by supervisor, and can be flexible, as coordinated with students' schedules, and advanced requests.

Qualifications summary

Must be at least 18 years old, trustworthy, have an eye for detail, have integrity to complete tasks to the standard of cleanliness required, and be motivated to work quickly and thoroughly.

Cleaning/custodial work experience a plus.

Must be able to be in radio communication with supervisor while working (may use just one earbud, if desired).

Helpful to have a U.S.A. issued Driver's License in case of golf cart usage.

Duties and responsibilities

Duties will include working with chemicals and machines Sunday-Friday to clean rooms, lobbies, hallways, bathrooms, floors, stairs, windows, appliances, and carpets all over the building.

We also "deep clean" all vacating dorm rooms and apartments at University Towers, as well as repeatedly clean and set up guestrooms all year long.  We process much laundry on a regular basis.  Due to the nature of guests and visiting large groups, our needs are not completely predictable and tasks can fluctuate greatly based on need. 

 

Supervisory responsibilities

Occasionally will be asked to help new students learn/perform jobs. 

Possible supervisory assignments to be determined as needed at a later date.

Qualifications

Must have an eye for cleanliness and detail to notice when something needs more attention than normal, and a willingness to attend to it.

Must be meticulous in communicating to supervisor and whole team that jobs have been completed, either by filling in a posted checklist, or in guest room situations, by marking work complete on the computer.

Technical competencies

N/A

Interpersonal interactions

Must be comfortable interacting with guests, residents, and staff of the building, working in teams or alone, and taking instruction from other co-workers functioning in a supervisory capacity.

Physical demands

Must be able to move quickly, lift 30 pounds, lift, carry, or fold laundry, push/pull small machines, have full range of motion in all limbs, navigate stairs, and do physical labor through-out entire shift.

Work environment

We cannot negatively impact our guests, residents, or business  conducted in the lobby when we clean and run machines. Some duties will be time-sensitive for that reason. Otherwise we allow for flexibility in scheduling.