Part-time Custodian

Title: Part-time Custodian

Employee Classification: Non-Pos Hourly Posting Code

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Student Affairs

SubDivision-Department: UNT-Housing

Department: UNT-Housing-Custodial-163801

Job Location: Denton

Salary: $14.00

FTE: 0.48

Retirement Eligibility: Not Retirement Eligible

About Us - Values Overview

Department Summary

UNT Housing Custodial Services prides itself on providing an exceptionally clean and sanitary environment for students, faculty and visitors to our campus.

While UNT strives to be a sustainable University and has many green products the ability to work around all chemicals is a prerequisite of the job.

Position Overview

This position’s purpose is to serve as a custodian for the Department of Housing and Residence Life. This is an essential position, maintaining essential operations during emergencies and university closures. The custodian will maintain a standard of cleanliness, sanitation, safety and standard of excellence in all assigned buildings (Residence Halls, Dining Areas, and Other Buildings).

Minimum Qualifications

There are no minimum education or experience requirements. Employees in this job may be responsible for conducting research on, working on, or having the ability to access critical organizational infrastructure and they must be able to maintain the security and integrity of the infrastructure related to this role.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to follow oral and written instructions ability to read and understand labels on chemicals. Ability to apply mathematical concepts to complete tasks (example: measuring and mixing chemicals). Sufficient knowledge of cleaning methods and the proper use of cleaning equipment. Ability to operate vacuum cleaner, floor waxer, floor buffer, and other cleaning equipment. Physical ability to perform work involving standing, stooping, operating cleaning equipment, and lifting of materials and equipment. Ability to recognize and to report maintenance needs in buildings. Knowledge of safety and security precautions appropriate to work performed.

Preferred Qualifications

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Job Duties

• Clean and sanitize by sweeping, mopping, striping, waxing, and buffing areas in assigned buildings (Residence Halls, Dining Areas, and Other Auxiliary Buildings) including moving furniture for cleaning purposes. Remove trash and other waste from buildings on a scheduled basis. Follow all standards provided by supervisory leadership and complete tasks within assigned time frame.
• Communicate with custodial supervisors daily. Report inappropriate actions, injuries, safety and related matters. Other duties as assigned by Supervisory Leadership or Community Director.

Physical Requirements
Communicating with others to exchange information.
Lifting and moving objects up to 50 pounds.
Operating machinery and/or power tools.
Repetitive motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.

Environmental Hazards
Exposure to fumes or airborne particles.
Work with toxic or caustic chemicals.

Work Schedule

9am to 1pm Monday through Friday

Driving University Vehicle

No

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted.

Benefits

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EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit –and takes actions to prevent – discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices, and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist, or participate in a related investigation or proceeding.