Custodian

Responsibilities Clean and perform routine housekeeping and maintenance of campus buildings, including residence halls, classrooms, and administrative offices. Serve as a team leader for a small crew of custodial/housekeeping staff and coordinate specialized custodial/maintenance functions such as refinishing floors, shampooing carpets, and minor painting. Function as a Lead in the absence of the Custodial Supervisor. Oversee custodial duties during conference or event activities, ensuring set‑up, audio‑visual equipment troubleshooting, and overall cleanliness meet schedule and instruction. Perform routine maintenance on plumbing, electrical, heating, and ventilation systems, including cleaning and minor repairs of air vents and drains, plunging toilets, and replacing light bulbs. Empty and relocate trash, recycling, and snow removal around building entrances. Move furniture and equipment as necessary for residence halls and classrooms, and arrange items for meetings and events. Lead training of new employees, issue daily work assignments, monitor progress, and manage minor personnel issues. Conduct quality‑control inspections and preventive maintenance, reporting facility issues and deficiencies. Assist with special swimming‑pool maintenance tasks, including vacuuming, cleaning, chemical regulation, and backwashing. Set up and take down gym and sports equipment, and keep athletic areas and locker rooms clean. Maintain safety procedures and handle exposure to cleaning chemicals and workplace hazards. Qualifications High school education desirable. One to two years of relevant commercial or institutional custodial experience. Physical ability to perform heavy custodial work and lift 50 pounds. Good basic supervisory skills. Valid Driver’s License. Benefits Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Retirement Plan Tuition Waiver to Vermont State Colleges Tuition Waiver to UVM for dependent children Employee Assistance Program Long‑Term Disability 14 Paid Holidays Medical, Personal, and Vacation Leave Compensation and Work Hours Weekly hours: 37.5. Budgeted wage: $18.50 per hour. Exempt Status: Non‑Exempt. Grade: S06. Other Information Direct supervision is received from the Custodial Supervisor. #J-18808-Ljbffr E03 Vermont State University