Custodian / Housekeeper

Custodian / Housekeeper

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Position Details

Position Classification Title - Building Environmental Services Technician

FLSA - Non-Exempt

Position Class - 16785

Position Overview

Join the Ramily! Winston-Salem State University (WSSU) is a distinguished institution that combines academic excellence, community engagement, and a commitment to fostering student success. We are proud to be North Carolina's only university to earn the distinguished designation of Opportunity College by the Carnegie Classifications of Higher Education and the American Council on Education (ACE). WSSU is dedicated to preparing students for leadership roles through rigorous programs in health sciences, business, education, and the humanities. Known for its supportive environment, the university fosters a close-knit community that nurtures both professional and academic excellence. Situated in Winston-Salem, North Carolina—known as the city of Arts and innovation, WSSU provides students with opportunities to engage in a dynamic mix of professional, social, and cultural experiences. Winston-Salem is home to thriving arts, healthcare, and technology sectors, offering both students and faculty unique collaboration opportunities and professional development pathways. With its beautiful campus, strong sense of community, and dedication to fostering personal and professional growth, Winston-Salem State University is an ideal place to teach, work, and learn.

Position Summary - Work with a friendly campus community as one of our Building Environmental Service Technicians! This is a Custodian/Housekeeper role responsible for cleaning and disinfecting campus buildings.

Responsibilities include:

• Daily routine cleaning and resupply of assigned work areas
• Basic cleaning functions include, but are not limited to: sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, dusting, disinfecting, vacuuming, and removing trash.
• Filling dispensers (such as tissue and soap dispensers) to appropriate amounts with proper product
• Clean restroom floors, commodes, urinals, sinks, mirrors, and dispensers
• Detail cleaning of assigned area, such as dusting and glass cleaning
• Project-related tasks such as floor care, deep restroom cleaning, and occasional custodial outdoor tasks
• Submit supply requests on a regular basis as directed by supervisor
• Turn laundry in for regular cleaning, monitor equipment for malfunction, and correct minor equipment issues such as replacing vacuum bags or filters
• Collaborate with peers, assisting where needed, sharing resources and information, and by providing excellent customer service to students, faculty, and staff.
• Communicate professionally with other staff members, complete mandatory forms such as sign in/sign out for attendance and university property/equipment.
• Maintaining a healthy and safe working environment by reporting equipment malfunctions, adhering to safety standards, and labelling and storing materials appropriately.

Primary Function of Organizational Unit - The purpose of this organizational unit is to provide basic and detailed housekeeping services to all University buildings.

Position Information

Position Number - 070057

Competency Level - Contributing

Working Position Title - Custodian / Housekeeper

Building and Room No. - 1602 Lowery St.

Work Hours: From [time] to [time] on [days] of [week] - 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM, Tuesday - Friday, 12 PM - 9 PM Saturday and occasional Sunday and/or Monday as required, hours subject to change based on University and institutional needs.

Hours per week - 40

Months per year - 12

Appointment Type - Permanent Full-Time

If Time Limited. - No

Appointment Length. - 12

DHR Assigned Fields

FTE - 1

Requirements and Preferences

Position required to work during periods of adverse weather or other emergencies - All - Emergency and Pandemic on site

Position required to work On-Call/Emergency Callback - No

Minimum Experience/Education - Some knowledge of cleaning procedures, ability to follow instructions and to perform medium to heavy physical work; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Special certification may be required for some of these positions

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education - Experience with institutional cleaning in an educational setting, preferably higher education. Familiarity with a variety of cleaning equipment, including, but not limited to; vacuums, burnishers, scrubbers, extractors and wet vacs. Demonstrated flexibility in regard to adjustments in job tasks and assignments.

Required License or Certification

Valid US Driver's License - No

Commercial Driver's License Required - No

Physical Required - No

List any other medical/drug tests required

Key Responsibilities and Related Competencies

Competency - Knowledge - Technical

Describe the specific job duties related to this competency - Includes, but is not limited to, daily routine/detail cleaning and resupply of assigned work areas in a timely manner. Performs basic cleaning such as sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, dusting, disinfecting, vacuuming, removing trash, etc. Fills dispensers, such as tissue and soap dispensers with the proper product and appropriate amounts. Clean restrooms (to include sweeping and mopping floors, commodes and urinals, sinks, mirrors and dispensers. Detail cleaning of assigned area, high and low dusting, glass/lobbies. Project-related tasks such as floor care, deep restroom cleaning, and occasional custodial related outdoor tasks are expected to be performed as directed. Improvement of cleaning performance is stressed and should be accomplished while adhering to departmental practices regarding green cleaning policies/processes, safety policies, and assigned routines. Staff members are also expected to perform absentee coverage as directed. Staff members are expected to submit supply requests on a predetermined date as directed by supervision while utilizing departmental request forms. Staff members are also expected to utilize only chemicals and supplies provided by the university department. Laundry should be turned in for cleaning and retrieved per supervisory direction on a regular basis (as defined by supervision) and staff members are expected to monitor equipment status for malfunctions and submit updated information to the supervisor and/or team leader on a regular basis while advising them on changes to equipment locations and providing feedback when repair is needed. Staff members will also be expected to be able to diagnose the correct minor equipment issues (e.g., vacuum cleaner bags/filters) and clean equipment/closets per departmental schedule.

Percentage Of Time - 75

Competency - Interpersonal Skills

Describe the specific job duties related to this competency - Communicates with colleagues and customers in a manner that allows work to be completed. Offers to assist co-workers when needed and shares knowledge, resources, etc. to reach common goals. Acknowledges the importance of others' opinions and ideas and offers suggestions to improve work output. Attends and seeks out training to further enhance skills. Specifically, displaying a positive attitude during day-to-day interactions with co-workers, students, faculty and staff and avoiding behavior that is considered disruptive to departmental processes and/or functions.

Percentage Of Time - 10

Competency - Communication

Describe the specific job duties related to this competency - Clearly and concisely conveys verbal,