Physical Plant Services Call-In

Call-in Custodians are needed to substitute for current employee absences or supplement the operations of the Physical Plant Services Department. Employment is on an as-needed basis, providing flexibility in schedules. The qualifications and expectations are the same as for the regular custodial staff.

Rate of Pay: $18.20 per hour; no benefits

Location: Northfield or Winnetka Campus

Supervisor: Custodial Supervisor; Facilities Manager

Hours: All shifts:
First Shift: 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Second Shift: 3:15 PM to 11:45 PM
Third Shift: 10:30 PM to 7:00 AM

Qualifications:

• Ability to operate job-related equipment such as vacuum, floor scrubber, and polisher.
• Knowledge of proper and safe use of custodial equipment, chemicals, tools, etc.
• Knowledge of procedures related to building safety, and knowledge of normal safety precautions typical of such places as offices, meeting rooms and libraries.
• Ability to regularly lift and handle items weighing at least 50 pounds, occasionally more.
• Physical ability to perform all essential custodial duties requiring bending, walking, standing, stooping, carrying, reaching, moving items, climbing stairs or ladders, kneeling, and lifting; ability to perform manual work including dumping large bags into dumpster or transporting supplies, furniture, or equipment.
• Ability to organize work flow to meet daily schedule, in a service-oriented environment with changing priorities and interruptions.
• Ability to follow through and carry out assignments, providing pleasant, efficient and discreet service to the campus.
• Ability to effectively communicate and follow oral instructions in English.
• Ability to effectively read written instructions, read manuals, signs and product labels in English.
• Ability to maintain acceptable work habits, punctuality and regularity of attendance, arrive at and leave work on time, observe lunch and break periods.
• Sufficient interpersonal and communication skills to interact effectively with staff and diverse campus constituencies.
• Ability to safeguard keys issued which are necessary for assigned areas.
• Ability to work flexible hours to participate in snow removal activities or other overtime activities.

Position Expectations:

• Maintains classrooms, offices, restrooms, corridors, and laboratories by:
• • Cleaning and sanitizing restrooms/bathrooms using established practices and procedures.
  • Cleaning and maintaining floors, walls, carpets, furniture, fixtures, and window treatments.
  • Washing accessible interior and exterior windows.
  • Moving furniture, equipment, supplies and tools on an incidental basis.
  • Performing cleaning and related activities such as removing snow and debris from sidewalks and stairs using hand-operated tools or small power equipment.
  • Handling recycling materials.
• Maintains assigned power equipment and hand tools such as buffers, auto scrubbers, extractors, high-pressure washers, high-speed buffers and vacuums, brooms, rags, mops and squeegees.
• Follows instructions in using chemicals and supplies properly.
• Safely operates all vehicles and other job-related equipment.
• Assists with set-up of building facilities for events and classes as needed.
• Locks and unlocks assigned buildings; secures building when facilities are not in use, checking for unlocked doors and windows, reports any unauthorized occupants, turns off lights.
• Attends to emergencies when necessary.
• Attends safety and other related meetings.
• Takes classes as required in cleaning methods and techniques, new products, first aid, CPR, and working relationships.
• Calls in work orders.
• Assists in the instruction and supervision of student help.
• Assists with inventory control and security.
• Enforces and supports policies established by the Facilities Manager.
• Assists with traffic duties as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.