Custodian 1 - UR

Internal•Bellingham, WA

About The Position

Perform custodial assignments necessary to maintain the cleanliness and care of the institution's state funded academic facilities. These duties are performed in a team cleaning model with each Custodian 1 position rotating through all of the essential job functions. Duty: Restroom Maintenance Tasks include: Restock toilet paper and refill all dispensers as needed. Empty trash, clean, and sanitize all fixtures; clean mirrors. Spot clean and sanitize partitions and doors. Sweep and mop tile floors. Check all fixtures and make a note of any damage or burned out light bulbs. Duty: Light Duty Tasks include: Empty trash and reinstall liners. Wipe doorknobs and light switches. Dust all horizontal and vertical surfaces. Pick up paper clips, paper, and pencils from floor; spot clean door glass. Position trash can in a strategic location for the utility specialist to pick up and take to the dumpster. In classrooms, wipe down tables and tablet armchairs, clean white or chalk boards, clean erasers, and restock with chalk. Duty: Utility Maintenance Tasks include: Interim floor and carpet care (between scheduled major cleaning). Spot cleaning of carpets and haul trash to the dumpster. Polish stairs. Vacuum or sweep stairwells. Clean door glass. Restore and maintain floors. Auto-scrub and burnish floors. Duty: Project Cleaning Tasks include: Project clean multiple seating. Project clean walk-off mats. Clean lockers and benches. May collect recyclable materials. May set up and remove furniture before special events. May check students in and out, issue linen and bedding, keep student rooms inventory records, and change and make beds. Duty: Vacuum Buildings Tasks include: Check each trash can before vacuuming under it. Vacuum all traffic areas, and spot vacuum all other areas according to the vacuuming schedule. Remove crumbs, ashes, or other spills on furniture. Reposition all furniture correctly, turn out lights upon completion of the room, and secure area as required. Duty: Perform Periodic Maintenance Tasks include: Under direct supervision and using appropriate methodology and equipment, perform interim cleaning maintenance or restoration of all floor types on campus and any assigned deep cleaning. Clean and restock custodial closet. Daily operator-level maintenance and use of custodial equipment as required. Move furniture, supplies, and tools on an incidental basis. Report need for repair and/or maintenance. Wash interior or easily accessible exterior windows.

Requirements

Demonstrated ability to interact in a positive manner in a diverse and inclusive campus community that includes students, staff, academic personnel, facilities management personnel, and custodial co-workers.
Possess strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a friendly and cooperative manner with students, staff, and faculty at all levels of the organization and in contacts with the public.
Demonstrated ability to effectively read, write, and follow oral, and/or written instructions as provided by supervisory personnel.
Demonstrated ability to use effective communication in the performance of custodial or service-related duties.
Demonstrated basic computer skills to receive, read, and send emails as required.
Demonstrated ability to work with computer hardware and software as required to track work orders and record time worked.
Six months or more of continuous professional work experience.
Ability to perform essential job function with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Six months or more of professional team cleaning experience.
Six months or more of experience in performing hot water carpet extraction and/or portable carpet cleaning systems.
Six months or more of experience in performing hard floor maintenance and restoration, including stripping, refinishing, and burnishing various hard floor surfaces.
One year or more of experience in professional cleaning in housekeeping, janitorial, building maintenance, or custodial operations.
One year or more of experience in an educational environment as a custodian.
One year or more of experience in a service industry position.
Certified as a CMI Basic and/or Advanced Custodial Technician.