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Mount St. Mary's University
Custodial Worker
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
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.
$36,296 / year median in Maryland
+6% projected growth
Job Description
Ensuring that the University is neat and safe as well as accomplishing this in a timely manner.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Performs routine and comprehensive custodial maintenance of assigned facilities. Vacuums, shampoos and spot-cleans carpets and furniture as needed; washes windows. Removes trash in accordance with established procedures. Cleans and disinfects restrooms, locker rooms, and other facilities as specified; stocks facilities with paper and supplies. Reports and responds to emergency calls for custodial assistance. Identifies stains and uses proper chemicals for removal. Maintains inventory and submits written requests for supplies; tests and evaluates new supplies and equipment.Job Requirements:
Education, Experience and Skills:
Experience with stripping and waxing the floors and shampooing carpets may be required. Must be familiar with and adhere to all the safety rules and regulations of the College safety policy which apply to the work environment. Ability to read, write and follow instructions. Must be able to work in adverse conditions. Must be able to work under pressure and with short deadlines. Over time on weekends may be required. Must be able to work on feet all day. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.Minimum Pay Rate:
$15.00/hour.Employee Benefits:
This is a full-time position with full benefits and annual, holiday and sick leave. The university offers a generous benefits package, including tuition remission for graduate and undergraduate classes at Mount St. Mary's University, retirement program with a match as well as a generous paid time off schedule. For a complete list of employee benefits please visit: https://inside.msmary.edu/more/human-resources/index.htmlBenefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Sick Leave
- Dental Insurance
- Other Retirement and Savings