Custodian - UIC Real Estate

Overview

UIC Real Estate is seeking a Custodian responsible for performing a variety of cleaning and housekeeping duties to ensure facilities are maintained in a clean, safe, and orderly condition. This position supports the upkeep of office areas, hallways, restrooms, entryways, kitchens, break rooms, and residential units, with work performed according to established procedures and schedules under the direction of the supervisor.

Responsibilities

Essential functions will include:

• Collect all trash in plastic bags, replace with clean plastic bags in all wastebaskets.
• Empty entry area wastebasket and cigarette butt cans. Place trash in dumpsters on a daily basis.
• Vacuum all carpeted areas, moving all movable furniture, chairs, wastebaskets, etc. as needed to clean under and around. Replace all furniture and items in a neat and orderly fashion. Shampoo carpet as needed.
• Sweep and mop all linoleum and floor tiled areas, moving all movable furniture, chairs, wastebaskets, etc. as needed to clean under and around. Replace all furniture and items in a neat and orderly fashion. Wax and machine buff as needed.
• Dust and polish all open visible surfaces, including desks, tables, file cabinets, door frames, windowsills, etc., being careful to not disturb files for paperwork left on desks and tables. Do not disturb any computers that are left on. Clean furniture upholstery as needed.
• Empty and clean all coffee pots and cups, dishes, utensils, and the like. Wash, rinse, and store in a sanitary manner. Clean kitchen equipment, tables and countertops. Replenish paper towels and hand soaps throughout facilities.
• Clean and disinfect toilets and urinals. Clean and disinfect bathroom countertops, sinks, and other fixtures. Clean and disinfect walls, stalls, and floors. Maintain adequate supply of tissue, c-fold towels, and hand soaps in restrooms. Clean and disinfect water fountains.
• Inspect and clean walls, doors, glass doors, and windows on a routine basis.
• Keep cleaning supplies and equipment in a neat and orderly fashion. Maintain inventory. Submit requests for supplies needed to maintain adequate supply on-hand.
• Be responsible for security of all areas under his/her scope of work, including locking all offices, entrances, and windows and turning off all lights upon leaving the building.
• Notify the office with concerns for repairs and maintenance and anything of questionable condition, including broken doors, locks, windows, fixtures, lights, leaks, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years of age.
• High School Diploma and/or equivalent.
• Ability to test for and pass a Non-DOT pre-employment drug screening, and must follow all Non-DOT Drug and Alcohol testing program requirements.
• Must be able to pass a background check, complete fingerprinting, and receive approval from the State of Alaska in order to gain access to their work areas to perform cleaning duties.
• Must be reliable and dependable.
• Ability to operate cleaning equipment.
• Ability to safely use cleaning chemicals and compounds.
• Ability to work independently.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3 to 6 months general housekeeping experience.
• Inupiaq speaking.
• Ability to lift or carry 50 lbs. of equipment.

Physical and Mental Demands:

• Standing and walking for extended periods of time.
• Reaching overhead
• Repeating the same movements.
• Lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Climbing ladders and working from heights as necessary
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a variety of custodial equipment
• Clarity of vision at varying distances to perform custodial duties.

Working Conditions:

• Working with chemicals
• Indoor/outdoor environment subject to changing temperatures
• Regular exposure to fumes, dust, odors, and loud noises.
• Exposure to cleaning agents and chemicals
• Direct contact with public and staff.