Custodial Worker - Internal KSU AFSCME

Custodial Worker - INTERNAL OPENING FOR CURRENT KSU AFSCME EMPLOYEES ONLY

Job no: 987904

Work type: Staff/Classified AFSCME

Location: Kent Campus - Kent, OH

Categories: Full-time

Salary: $16.57 - $17.31 (6 month rate)

Physical

Location:

Kent Campus - Kent, OH

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 Housekeeping Supervisor or other designated supervisor.

• Sweeps, mops, scrubs, strips, waxes, and polishes to renew floor surfaces; cleans and shampoos carpets; operates various cleaning machines (e.g., buffers, shampooers, vacuums, hall machines, extractors).
• 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 and/or recycling bins.
• Scrubs, cleans, and sanitizes restrooms, shower facilities, and/or food service areas and equipment; replenishes supplies.
• Moves and arranges furniture and equipment; may set up rooms for functions and events.
• May launder bed linens, towels, wash cloths, mop heads, rags, and other custodial equipment.
• Maintains a clean and orderly supply closet; monitors supply levels and reports supply needs to supervisor.
• Maintains equipment, reports need for repairs; reports evidence of fire, illegal entry, and theft of property.
• May perform room service duties for University guests; make beds, replace towels, etc.
• Removes snow and ice from walkways; picks up paper and other debris in area surrounding buildings.
• May train and direct student employees; may participate in training new employees.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

• First Aid/CPR/AED certification must be obtained in first 30 days of employment for positions assigned to Recreational Services.
• Interpersonal and written communication to effectively interact with University personnel and public in person and over the telephone.
• Operate cleaning equipment (e.g., buffers, shampooers, vacuums, hall machines).
• Lift 75 pounds.
• Read (e.g., warning labels), write (e.g., brief messages), and accurately follow oral and/or written instructions.
• Apply appropriate safety practices.
• Perform basic mathematics (e.g., add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers, fractions and decimals, and compute percentages), if required by position.
• Identify threatening or unusual conditions and take appropriate action.
• Work independently and with a team.
• Promote customer service.
• Work varied hours and shifts to include evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Six months of continuous work experience.

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.

Exposed to dust, dirt, odors, heights, cleaning chemicals, and variable weather conditions; may be required to clean up bodily fluids to include blood, vomit, urine and feces; requires moderate physical effort to include frequent lifting and moving of up to 50 pounds and occasional lifting up to 75 pounds (e.g., furniture); frequent stooping and bending, climbing ladders, and extended periods of standing and walking;

may work varied hours and shifts to include occasional evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Sunday through Thursday, 10:30 pm to 7:00 am; however, schedule may vary to meet departmental needs.

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.

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to non‑discrimination to employ and advance qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran…