Custodian I

As a Custodian at the University of Arizona, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the cleanliness and maintenance of classrooms, labs, offices, and all other public spaces. Your attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness will contribute to a safe and welcoming environment for all. We pride ourselves on having the best-trained and highest quality custodians providing excellent customer service and positive communication to our campus community.

University Facility Services at the University of Arizona consists of over 700 employees and services more than 13 million square feet of campus, keeping the grounds beautiful, classrooms clean, and all utilities running smoothly throughout the campus. TEAMWORK is our strength.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs.

• Vacuums or sweeps floors, mops, and spot-cleans using commercial vacuum cleaners and other equipment.
• Dusts and/or polishes furniture, blinds, and equipment.
• Cleans restrooms and refills dispensers.
• Initiates work orders for repair/maintenance.
• Moves furniture, equipment, or fixtures as required.
• Reports malfunctions of bathroom fixtures, light fixtures, and/or damages to room and hall furnishings to the supervisor.
• Polishes and strips floors in rooms and halls.
• Extracts carpets, and furniture using extraction equipment.
• Provides quality customer service.
• Ensures all safety precautions are followed in the workplace.
• Communicates effectively in a professional manner and is a team player.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrates thorough knowledge of custodial procedures and possesses the skill and ability to safely and effectively operate a wide range of custodial equipment.
• Ability to use machinery such as vacuums, floor buffers, and pressure washers.
• Ability to communicate effectively in a professional manner.

Physical Requirement:

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, climb stairs, and lift up to 50 lbs.

• Exceptional customer service experience.
• Six months or more of janitorial/custodial experience.
• Experience operating carpet cleaning and floor finishing machines such as buffers, extractors, auto scrubbers, and propane burnishers.