Facilities Attendant I

The incumbent provides custodial services to ensure a clean, safe environment. Incumbent utilizes cleaning equipment and supplies to carry out essential functions.

• Dusts, mops, vacuums, polishes, washes or uses other cleaning procedures to clean all assigned areas. Cleans windows as required.
• Strips, scrubs, waxes, refinishes, sands, polishes floors using buffing machine. Shampoos carpeted floors as assigned.
• Monitors landings, walkways, and patios and provides assistance in grounds care.
• Collects, transports and disposes refuse. Empties refuse containers and relines with disposable bags.
• Replaces disposables such as paper towels, soap, and toilet paper. Stocks supply closet when necessary.
• Unloads freight deliveries.
• Sets up rooms for college functions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education: High School diploma/equivalent

Experience: This is an entry-level position. 1or more yrs of commercial cleaning experience is required.

• Ability to read, write, comprehend and follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to follow OSHA guidelines.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations accurately for measuring chemicals and other cleaning supplies.
• Ability to organize tasks and maintain control of workflow.
• Ability to deal with others with courtesy and tact using good verbal communication skills and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

• Employee may operate the following equipment/machinery: vacuum cleaner, buffer, scrubber, and automatic floor care machines.
• Employee may be assigned to work in any SCO facility.
• Employee may be required to work nights and/or weekends based on College activities; availability for on-call service is required.
• Employee may be required to lift up to 70 pounds.
• Employee may be required to hold a valid driver’s license in the state of residency and to be insured or insurable to operate college motor vehicles.
• Employee will wear company-issued uniforms during work hours.

SHIFT FOR THIS POSITION IS 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY.

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