St.Edward's University- Custodian

Scope:
Clean and care for university buildings and premises. Move equipment, furniture and setup for classes or special events.

Responsibilities:
Essential:
Cleaning of university buildings to include emptying waste containers, cleaning restroom facilities, mopping floors, stripping and waxing floors, vacuuming and extracting carpets, dusting and washing windows.
Promptly identify and report minor maintenance problems to supervision.

Other:
Relocate furnishings and equipment, and support special event preparation.
Re-supply custodial closets and restrooms regularly.
Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications:
Related experience plus the ability to operate the floor machines required.
Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds, climb stairs and ladders to 20 feet and work off a platform lift or scaffold.
Ability to comply with safety policies, workplace guidelines and attendance requirements.
Ability to speak and understand English in a manner that is sufficient for effective communication with supervisors, employees and customers, based on the assumption that such individuals can only speak and understand English. Also ability to read English in a manner that is sufficient to understand information on Material Safety Data Sheets and instructions on products and methods used in the normal course and scope of the job.
Must have a valid Texas driver’s license and be insurable by university carrier.
Successful completion of an employment and/or criminal history background check required.
Verifiable local references.

Equipment:
Assigned custodial vehicles, vacuum cleaner, mop and bucket, brooms, squeegee, floor machines such as buffer, automatic scrubber, carpet extractor and small tools for repair.
Special Conditions:
Work schedule is primarily from 10:00pm – 6:30am, Monday through Friday, however regular schedules may be altered to meet the needs of the university.

About St. Edward’s University:
Founded in 1885 by the Congregation of Holy Cross, St. Edward’s University is a private, Catholic liberal arts institution of over 5,300 diverse students located in Austin, Texas. It is an exciting time to be part of the St. Edward’s community, as the university pursues an ambitious plan to be recognized as one of the best small universities in the country.

How to Apply:
Qualified applicants are invited to submit a SEU application to: Assistant Director, Physical Plant, Campus Mail Box 1044, St. Edward's University, 3001 S. Congress Ave., Austin, TX 78704-6489. Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.

St. Edward's University is an equal opportunity employer and hires only U.S. citizens and documented workers.

Posted:
01/21/2010
Available:
Immediately