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Tulane University

Custodial Services Attendant I

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

Job Description

The Custodial Worker performs the daily work of cleaning facilities, grounds, and equipment for various buildings on the Uptown Campus. This position has responsibility for the detailed cleaning of offices, classrooms and public restrooms. Duties also include daily scripted work and periodic maintenance assignments from the Assistant Supervisor Facilities Services. This is an "Essential Personnel" position, which can require that the incumbent must report for duty and work through emergencies, and also can be designated by the supervisor as essential for the accomplishment of work, or for the completion of a critical task.
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
High School Diploma or equivalent preferred. No previous experience required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Previous custodial experience preferred. Computer literacy. Position is located in a non-smoking work area. Position requires good communications and personal relations skills. Position requires mandatory use of two-way radios High School Diploma or equivalent preferred Ability to lift and carry equipment and supplies up to 45 lbs., up and down stairs and throughout the work area. Ability to climb ladders up to 6' in height and flights of stairs. Ability to operate commercial cleaning machinery, including but not limited to rotary buffers, vacuum cleaners, pressure washers, man lifts, extractors, and blowers. Ability to understand and carry out verbal and written instructions with simple diagrams. Ability to work independently and perform well with group-assigned tasks. Ability and willingness to work late evening, overnight, weekend, and holiday working hours. Tulane University is an equal opportunity educator and employer committed to providing an education and employment environment free of unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Legally protected demographic classifications (such as a person's race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, shared ancestry, disability, genetics, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws) are not relied upon as an eligibility, selection or participation criteria for Tulane's employment or educational programs or activities. Tulane University is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing an application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact the Office of Human Resources by phone at 504-865-4748 or by email at hr@tulane.edu .

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A Janitor or Cleaner provides cleaning and basic maintenance in buildings such as schools, offices, stores, hospitals or hotels. Cleans and polishes floors, removes trash, vacuums carpets, washes windows, cleans bathrooms, stocks building supplies such as light bulbs and paper towels and performs minor repairs as needed. Holds keys for rooms and building entrances and locks or unlocks them as needed.

$30,624 / year median in Louisiana

+11% projected growth

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