Institutional Services Assistant

Institutional Services AssistantThe Institutional Services Assistant is responsible for general cleaning of areas in and around office buildings, class rooms, lecture halls, conference rooms, auditoriums, resident halls, dining areas, building common areas, and other areas as required. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.Duties & Responsibilities:Adhere to the vision and guiding principles of the Finance and Administration Division, which are Fairness, Honesty, Respect and AccountabilityPerform custodial work assignments and other general work assignments in a professional and courteous mannerWorking Supervisor is responsible for coordinating the work assignments for their assigned teamMotivate, train and interact with the individuals under your supervision to assure assigned work areas are cleaned, maintained and organized on a daily basisEnsure assigned team members are trained to properly use chemicals, supplies and equipment as well as to put in force this use on a consistent biasMaintain an accurate inventory of building supplies and process a requisition to replenish supplies when neededMaintain records regarding maintenance needs and safety deficiencies in assigned areasRequest and conduct safety procedural training for members of your assigned teamInspects assigned work areas to ensure the correct level of cleanliness is maintained and correct areas that fail to meet the expected cleaning standardGenerate work orders for building and equipment maintenance and other areas of needDevelop computer skills in Banner System, FAMIS, and internet usageEmpties waste baskets, dumps trash, and replaces trash bagsUse cleaning supplies, equipment cleansers and other agents to clean floors, furniture, walls, windows, and windowsillsSweeps, mops, and buffs floors, vacuums and shampoos rugs, cleans baseboards, dusts furniture and fixtures, washes windows and blinds, and empties trashStrips and waxes floors, as neededCleans bathroom fixtures and stocks bathroom with soap, toilet tissue, and paper towelsCollects and launders dirty linens, towels and other soiled itemsMonitor maintenance and grounds needs and assure that proper reporting procedures are followedReports work orders to operational personnel concerning minor and major maintenance repairsConducts inventory of equipment, linens, supplies, and materials to maintain current demands and determine future needsFollow oral and/or written instructions while work independently without close supervisionWear the assigned uniform as designated in the uniform policyOther duties as assignedKnowledge/Skills/Abilities:Knowledge of basic cleaning techniques and cleaning equipment operation and maintenance Ability to follow instructions and perform repetitive manual work, use cleansers and other agents to clean floors and furniture, use housekeeping cleaning supplies and equipment, work independently without close supervision, follow oral and/or written instructions, perform multiple tasks and to prioritize assignments, perform repetitive manual work, and do required lifting (up to 50 lbs.)General Days/Hours:Monday - Friday 6:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Additional hours as requested and/or needed Regular and reliable attendanceOther:Please note: all position postings close at 12:00 A.M. CST on the position closing date This position is considered Essential Personnel with Facilities ManagementMinimum Qualifications:The formal education equivalent of a High School Diploma Preferred to possess a valid Driver's License