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Virginia Tech
2nd Shift Custodial Services 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.
$35,406 / year median in Virginia
+12% projected growth
Job Description
Job Description This position will report to the Assistant Manager of 2nd & 3rd Shift Custodial Services and is responsible for maintaining established standards of cleanliness and sanitation for interior spaces within assigned education and general assignment buildings across campus. Focused duties include, cleaning and disinfecting common high touch surfaces, restrooms, hallways, corridors, classrooms, stairwells, elevators, and general interior spaces. Other duties include emergency cleanup, execution of blood-borne pathogen procedures, floor and window maintenance, operating powered cleaning equipment, trash removal, collecting recycling, and replenishing supplies. This position will report equipment and building repairs and any unsafe and unusual building maintenance issues. Responsible for the care and handling of facilities supplies, equipment, and assigned keys. This position is designated Emergency Personnel, and requires employees to report to work as needed during campus emergencies, holidays, closings, and per supervisor's instructions. Required Qualifications Ability to comprehend and follow instructions, and properly use or learn to use cleaning chemicals and agents, including dilution and dispensing systems. Must be able to walk and stand extensively; climb stairs; safely move or handle up to 35 lbs.; bend, stoop, reach (including reaching above the head to dust), push/pull, perform repetitive motion, twist, and shovel snow. Must be able to safely and efficiently operate electrically powered and manual cleaning equipment. Must be willing and able to learn the use of heavy floor care equipment. Must be capable of working independently without close supervision. Must have a valid driver's license. Preferred Qualifications Experience working with the public and/or customer service experience. Knowledge and experience with various cleaning methods. Custodial/cleaning experience in an institutional, or commercial cleaning environment (such as hospitality (hotel/motel), commercial cleaning company, manufacturing, health care facilities, etc.) Custodial/cleaning experience working in an educational environment (such as universities/college, school systems, etc.) Previous experience operating professional cleaning equipment. Pay Band 1