Custodian, Facilities Management

Company Description:

At Roger Williams University, students are prepared to be thinkers and doers ready to solve challenging problems with innovative solutions. RWU offers 50 majors and robust offerings of graduate and professional programs across eight schools of study including Rhode Island's only law school, with campuses on the coast of Bristol and in the heart of Providence, R.I. With small classrooms and a focus on undergraduate and graduate research and community engagement, a Roger Williams education blends the strength of liberal arts and professional studies, providing all students with the depth and breadth of interdisciplinary thinking and well-rounded knowledge necessary to succeed in our interconnected, global world. RWU is committed to strengthening society through engaged scholarship so that students graduate with the ability to think critically and apply the practical skills that today's employers demand.

Roger Williams University seeks to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. We value all races, genders, identities, and abilities. RWU is committed to creating a thriving community that encourages lifelong learning, professional development, and academic innovation.

To learn more about Roger Williams University's commitment and support of diversity and inclusion, please visit https://www.rwu.edu/who-we-are/diversity-equity-inclusion.

Job Description:

To perform custodial work as assigned and required to clean and maintain the buildings and facilities of the University. To provide labor and skills necessary to operate machines and use materials to perform general University custodial work as required and assigned without exception.

Cleaning Services

Clean and service rest rooms, smoking urns and ash trays.

Mop, sweep, scrub floors and other surfaces, maintain and renew floor surface finishes, vacuum and shampoo rugs.

Dust and wax furniture, exhibit cases, fixtures, windows, doors, trim and related furnishings.

Wash windows, glass doors, and interior glasses, including partitions, frames, pictures, etc.

Debris and Snow Removal

Collect any debris in and around buildings and place in containers.

Collect debris from all building receptors and place in outside containers for removal by truck.

Sweep or shovel snow from steps and walks at building entrances and connecting walks.

Doors

Lock and unlock doors to classrooms, lecture rooms, offices, etc.

Move

Move furniture, supplies and miscellaneous equipment as directed.

Paint

Paint as directed and required.

Repair

Report all items that require repair.

Additional Functions

Required to attend all mandatory safety classes.

This is a full-time (40-hour) Facilities Management Union position.
$500 signing bonus after a 4-month probationary period is completed
** Competitive salary and excellent benefits package including health, dental, 15 paid holidays, tuition benefits, and a generous 403(b) match **

Requirements:

At the University's discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be accepted where the candidate can demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the University, an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position.

Additional Information:

Roger Williams University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and committed to a diverse workforce. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other basis protected by applicable state and federal law. For information on our Non-discrimination policy, visit here.

RWU prohibits all forms of discrimination on the basis of sex in its education programs and activities and is required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX) and its implementing regulations not to discriminate in such a manner. Complaints of Title IX sexual harassment should be reported to the Title IX Coordinator at the contact information listed below. Details regarding the formal complaint process can be found here: Title IX Sexual Harassment Policy and Procedures. All complaints of sexual harassment will be taken seriously and responded to promptly. TITLE IX COORDINATOR: Dr. Jen Stanley, 1 Old Ferry Road, Bristol, RI 02809 / Phone Number: (401) 254-3123 /Email Address: jstanley@rwu.edu

Application Instructions:

Please attach a resume, cover letter, and list of three (3) professional references.

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