University of Portland Looking for Custodian, Day Shift (Monday thru Friday 8:00am – 4:30pm) Full Time

Job Code:
M24701

Job category: Full Time Staff

Terms and Hours: 12-month position, generally 40 hours per workweek,
although overtime hours may be required as assigned.

Salary Range: $17.14 Hourly Wage

Job Summary
Custodians
are responsible for the cleanliness and tidiness of a variety of University facilities, including academic spaces, administrative offices,
athletic facilities, and student living and dining areas. Daily tasks will be performed based on the needs of the campus, assigned work
orders, or designated projects. Custodians may be assigned to a specific building/route and assignments may be changed at the discretion of
the University depending on the needs of the University. Some events related work, including set up for events, may be assigned as
well.

Although the University will try its best to provide reasonable notice about necessary overtime or changes in work hours,
custodians may be requested to work overtime with little to no notice based on unexpected or last-minute type situations. In addition,
attendance at certain work-related events may be mandatory at the request of the University.

Core Duties

• Provide
  custodial care to assigned areas or as part of assigned projects. Assigned areas and projects may change at any time based on the needs and
  discretion of the University.
• Perform a variety of tasks to meet cleanliness standards set by the University, including but not
  limited to: picking up waste, cleaning up messes, vacuuming, mopping, dusting, cleaning of windows, carpet extraction, etc.; thoroughly and
  effectively clean restrooms, including sinks, toilets, urinals, showers, counters, floors, mirrors, etc.
• Depending on assigned
  route or projects, may clean specialty facilities and equipment on campus, such as athletic facilities, labs, kitchens, laundry rooms,
  showers, classrooms, study rooms, lobby areas, offices, and TV lounges.
• Proactively identify areas for extra cleaning and take
  necessary steps to resolve any discovered issues.
• Proactively report any facility issues to the appropriate shop or supervisor
  through the work order system.
• Respond to special or emergency circumstances such as spills or health safety related situations
  which may include cleaning biomedical waste such as blood or vomit.
• Remove trash from common areas, dump trash cans, and preform
  campus trash runs if needed. May help with recycling duties as needed.
• Perform special projects such as deep cleaning of areas and
  carpet/floor care.
• Responds to work orders and completes assigned tasks in a timely manner
• Provides events and facilities
  support for assigned University sponsored events, both on and off campus.

Other duties as relevant to the duties of the
position or as assigned by supervisor or supervisors designee.
Please note that the above list of duties is not
comprehensive but generally demonstrates the types of matters under this positions purview and responsibility.

Education
& Experience

• Preferred: high school diploma.
• Preferred: a minimum of two years of custodial or housekeeping related
  experience.
• Or equivalent education and/or experience

Certifications & Licenses

• Preferred: active drivers
  license.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Superior attention to detail.
• Strong customer service
  orientation.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to interact professionally with a variety of students, faculty, staff, and
  others.
• Ability to speak, read, understand, and carry out labels, directions and work orders in English at level of proficiency
  required by the duties of this position.
• Excellent commonsense and ability to use good judgment to carry out written or oral
  instructions, generally in a sequence or with scheduled work activities occurring on a regular basis.
• Ability to operate cleaning
  equipment such as vacuums, ride-on vacuums, carpet extractors, and other cleaning equipment as necessary.
• Knowledge of safety and
  health practices relating to custodial work, or ability to be trained in such areas.
• Knowledge of cleaning procedures related to
  cleaning of institutions, as well as knowledge of cleaning supplies, or ability to be trained in such areas.
• Ability to use and
  learn a computer, technology, software, and applications at the level of proficiency required for the duties of this position, including
  Microsoft Office, email, and search engines.
  • All University of Portland positions require the ability to quickly learn and use new
    technologies, software, and job description nor make the position one that involves higher level duties.
• Ability to do
  minor vacuum and equipment repair is not required but preferred.
• Ability to learn and apply applicable University and other
  applicable policies. Knowledge of FERPA and Title IX policies or ability to be trained in such area.
• Ability to establish effective
  working relationships, professional rapport, and effectively accomplish work within a University setting that includes a diversity of
  individuals, groups, policies, and processes.
• Demonstrated competence and commitment to diversity and inclusion, and ability to be
  an effective partner with diverse students, faculty, and staff.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently: while performing
  the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, twist, bend, use fingers and hands to handle materials, tools,
  and/or equipment, and reach with hands and/or arms.
• Frequently: the employee must lift, move, or use items or equipment ranging
  from ten to thirty pounds with or without assistance (such as garbage, vacuum cleaners, cleaning supplies, water buckets, floor machines,
  etc.).
• Occasionally: the employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Occasionally: the employee must lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with or without assistance and with or without the use of devices
  and/or equipment to assist in the lifting effort.
• When lifting is required, employees are asked to use good judgment, make safety a
  top priority, and ask for assistance of others or relevant equipment as necessary.

Working Conditions

• Hours: This
  position is assigned to various shifts including daytime hours, swing shift hours, overnight hours, and weekend hours. Although the
  University will try its best to provide reasonable notice about necessary overtime or changes in work hours, overtime hours or changes in
  work hours may be required with little or no notice based on urgent or last- minute type situations.
• Environmental: While
  performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts; fumes and airborne particles; bodily
  waste and blood borne pathogens; and toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places, outside
  weather conditions and risk of electrical shock and works with vibration causing tools or equipment.
• Noise: The noise level in the
  work environment is usually moderate.

Work Standards

• Respect for the Universitys mission and Catholic identity:
  demonstrates commitment to learning, respecting, and contributing to the mission of the University, a Catholic and Congregation of Holy
  Cross institution. The Universitys mission statement states in relevant part: “we pursue teaching and learning, faith and formation, service
  and leadership in the classroom, residence halls, and the world.” The Universitys Statement of Inclusion states in relevant part: “Our
  belief in the inherent dignity of each person is founded upon the social teaching of the Catholic Church. At the center of that teaching is
  the fundamental mandate that every person, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, social or economic class, age,
  or disability shall be treated with respect and dignity.”
• Compliance with laws and policies and
  procedures: subject to and expected to comply with all applicable laws and University, departmental, and other applicable policies and
  procedures, including but not limited to, the personnel, business, and/or other policies of the University.
• Promote culture of
  safety: demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe
  behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
• Compliance with driving-related laws and requirements: when conducting University
  business while driving, must comply with the Oregon Vehicle Code and University of Portland driving requirements.
• Interpersonal
  skills: demonstrates the ability to work professionally with all University of Portland community members, external organizations, and any
  other person or organization employee interacts with in his or her University capacity.

Special Instructions
Summary

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