Custodian

Location: Hamilton

It is the mission of the Facilities Department at Colgate University to create the safest, cleanest, and most comfortable environment that further distinguishes Colgate University as a world-class educational institution. We work hard as part of a unified team, to make everyone who arrives on campus feel welcomed.

"One team, one mission"

The Facilities Department provides the physical environment, utilities, and facilities support services necessary to promote the educational and research activities of the university. To ensure quality service to our community, we provide strong coordination and communications between multi-functional groups and our customers, with a customer-oriented approach. Training and development of self-directed teams promotes a work environment that encourages employee initiative, engagement and development.

Accountabilities

Accountable for cleaning in assigned area(s) to meet established standards and maintain safe conditions.

Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

* Conducts detail-oriented cleaning tasks such as dusting surfaces, cleaning walls, and polishing fixtures and furniture.

* Maintains floor care through processes such as vacuuming, shampooing carpets, spot removal, burnishing, and stripping and waxing.

* Responsible for maintaining the cleanliness in restrooms, shower rooms and locker rooms through detail-oriented cleaning and disinfection practices.

* Removes garbage and recycling from assigned areas and assists with garbage removal around the exterior perimeter of assigned building(s).

* Responsible for following all safety protocols while carrying out assigned duties including properly wearing all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and keeping up-to-date will all required safety training.

* Responsible for reporting maintenance and safety concerns to the Facilities main office.

* Assists with moves, deliveries, setups for special events and coverage for athletics events.

* Maintains all custodial areas (offices, closets, storage areas) in an orderly and clean state.

* Manages inventory of cleaning supplies within assigned areas.

* Works with Custodial Forepersons for day-to-day needs.

* Works well with colleagues within the Facilities department as well as across campus.

* Responsible for maintaining professionalism and a positive attitude when working with colleagues across campus.

* Upholds Department mission and values by continuously providing exceptional customer service to students, staff and campus visitors.

* Maintains flexibility to handle diverse job assignments.

* Other job related duties as assigned.