Custodial Technician

Custodial Technician

As part of a diverse community of faculty and staff who represent many faith systems and worldviews, Marian University is seeking a Custodial Technician who will promote Marian University's Catholic Franciscan mission and identity by providing exceptional service to students, faculty, and staff by acting as the primary point of contact for all communication for Custodial Technician. Keeping the university buildings and grounds, clean, neat, and in a safe manner. General statement of job: Performs cleaning duties in the facility buildings to keep areas in clean and orderly condition. Cleaning duties are completed by following established schedules and cleaning frequencies; and by using prescribed work techniques, procedures, equipment, and materials. Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Actively engages the Catholic Franciscan mission and identity of Marian University by modeling the Franciscan Sponsorship Values, honoring the legacy of the founding congregation, promoting unity in diversity, and integrating the Catholic Franciscan Intellectual traditions in courses, programs, and services.
• Clean assigned spaces
• Dust and wet mop/vacuum all non-carpeted floors and stairwells.
• Vacuum carpets daily and upholstered furniture periodically.
• Clean restrooms, floors, spot clean carpeted floors, fixtures, chrome, glass, walls, restock paper and soap supplies, and empty trash receptacles.
• Properly remove and dispose of all trash.
• Spot clean walls, wash walls as assigned.
• Wash, damp wipe, or spot clean desks, furniture, window ledges, lockers, and shelving as needed, or assigned.
• Equipment use in restrooms and other hard surface floors as needed.
• High dust above shoulder height, also dust vent covers.
• Clean chalk board, whiteboards, and erasers.
• Clean internal glass, entrance doors and internal doors.
• Clean fixtures in labs and other areas.
• Clean and polish chrome.
• Clean elevators and elevator tracks.
• Report needed repairs to building and equipment to manager.
• Snow removal/salting at entry ways.
• Attend all department training sessions.
• Employee MUST follow all University and departmental rules, regulations/policies, and procedures.
• Employee must perform all duties and responsibilities in a safe manner
• Report needed repairs to building and equipment to manager or supervisor.
• Effective oral and written communication
• Excellent interpersonal and coaching skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Demonstrated accuracy, thoroughness and quality of work.
• Highly motivated, self-directed work ethic
• Ability to identify and problem solve in an effective manner
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with employees and leadership

University expectations:

• Knowledge of and a commitment to the mission of Marian University
• Adheres to Marian University's policies and procedures
• Shows courtesy and respect in interactions with fellow employees, students subordinates, and supervisors
• Communicates regularly with supervisor about Department issues
• Meets department productivity standards
• Participates in developing department goals, objective, and systems
• Assists to establish department measurements that align and support the accomplishment of the University's strategic goals
• Adheres to the department budget

Required qualifications:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For consideration all applications require:

1. Cover letter
2. Current resume or CV
3. Contact information of three professional references. The reference contact information must be entered after the application is submitted in the "My Presence" section of the applicant profile.
4. Responses to the supplementary mission & identity questions.

Please review Marian University's Mission & Identity Statement before responding to the supplementary questions on your application:

Essential functions: Work hours necessary to perform job requirements satisfactorily on a regular basis. Manage absence from work in responsible manner to ensure service to clients, work teams, and coworkers. Comply with Marian University policies and practices and seeking clarification of them when necessary.

Physical requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use their hands to handle or feel objects, equipment, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with their hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Limitations and disclaimer: The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and States Laws.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an "at-will" basis.

Marian University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

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