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Sr. Custodian / General Maintenance (2 positions) - Internal Only
Facilities & Services
OCCUPATIONAL SUMMARY
Perform a variety of cleaning, servicing and stocking duties in University buildings, offices and laboratories. Participate in the training of new employees and serve as a team leader as assigned.
WORK PERFORMED
• Clean and service assigned areas in University buildings and maintain sufficient stock and supplies for the proper performance of duties
• Sweep, mop, strip and wax floors and vacuum and shampoo rugs and carpets in assigned areas as needed.
• Clean rest rooms, offices and replenish supplies.
• Wash windows, walls and other assigned areas. Use of window pole when required.
• Pick up trash, empty garbage containers and remove all trash to area of disposal.
• Sanitize trash containers as necessary to meet Health Department requirements.
• Operate vacuum cleaner, buffer, Hi-speed buffers, shampoo machines etc…
• Participate in the set up of tables, chairs and other facilities for meetings or special events.
• Participate in the inspection of fire extinguishers.
• Perform kitchen functions in specialized areas.
• Clean and polish brass, clean chalk boards, drinking fountains and glass doors.
• Dust and polish furniture, clean window sills and door moldings.
• Pack, unpack and assist in receiving, issuing and transporting materials; report items needed for reorder.
• Assist in transferring furniture and supplies between department and throughout the campus.
• Replace light bulbs; maintain building security.
• Participate in the removal of ice and snow from steps and sidewalks.
• Assist in picking up of trash and debris from outside grounds required.
• Shovel snow/sand around buildings.
• Ability to assist grounds crew on spring cleanup.
• Clean and maintain apartments and houses owned by the University.
• Make beds for commencement, alumni and special programs.
• Clean laundry areas to include washing machines, dryers, walls and floors.
• Wash and dry draperies and curtains; take down and hang draperies and replace pins; clean, oil and adjust sewing machines.
• Perform room and building lockup as required and also unlocking where directed.
• Assist support staff on requests.
• Change and repair screens.
• Perform wall patching.
• Repair and/or install towel bars, mirrors, curtains, blinds, wall boards, room and building signs, molding etc..
• Perform wall prep, sealing and painting.
• Assist trades group with minor repairs as requested.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
QUALIFICATIONS
Perform a variety of cleaning, servicing, and stocking duties in University buildings, offices and laboratories. High school diploma and three to five years experience in the operation of motorized cleaning equipment preferred.
Review of applications will begin October 06, 2009 and will continue until the position is filled. Please send a letter of application and resume to: Clarkson University, c/o Human Resource Department, Box 5542, Potsdam, NY 13699.
An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, Clarkson University actively seeks and encourages applications from minorities, women, people with disabilities and veterans.
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