Campus Custodial Assistant
- Employer
- CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
- Location
- California, United States
- Closing date
- 3 Nov 2020
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- Job Type
- Professional Services, Estates & Facilities / Facilities Management
- Contract Type
- Temporary
- Hours
- Full Time
Caltech is a world-renowned science and engineering institute that marshals some of the world's brightest minds and most innovative tools to address fundamental scientific questions. We thrive on finding and cultivating talented people who are passionate about what they do. Join us and be a part of the diverse Caltech community.
*The schedule and hours for this job requisition is Wednesday - Sunday, 7:00AM - 3:30PM. Job Summary
Under direct supervision, applies knowledge of cleaning techniques and performs a variety of custodial duties required to maintain campus buildings and student housing areas clean, orderly and safe by using hand tools or equipment. Performs work in accordance with Institute safety standards and regulatory agencies (e.g. OSHA and CDC guidelines).
Job Duties
In coordination and cooperation with other trades, performs various cleaning support duties that include but are not limited to the following:
- Performs floor care, including stairwells by sweeping and wet mopping different types of floor surfaces using hand tools or equipment
- Performs carpet care and soft porous surfaces by vacuuming and spot cleaning carpets and upholstered furniture using tools or equipment
- Cleans and disinfects restrooms, showers, kitchens on a high frequency schedule
- Cleans and sanitizes high-traffic areas and frequently touched sources on a high frequency schedule
- Washes and cleans walls, blackboards, windows, light covers, blackboards, glass surfaces and elevators
- Removes trash by hand or cart and moves trash to designated trash disposal areas
- Removes recyclables from building interior and breaks down cardboard boxes
- Maintains building entrances and immediate area surrounding building of assignment
- Climbs ladders, moves/arranges furniture, and lift/carry items in the course of the daily assignments
- Responsible for the custody of keys in assigned work area; and unlock entry building doors as directed on security building schedule
Basic Qualifications
- High school education or equivalent; and ability to communicate and follow verbal and written instructions
- At least six months of experience working as a custodian in a fast pace educational or commercial environment
- Must be familiar with custodial hand tools, floor care equipment, and cleaning techniques
- Ability to walk, push, pull, climb, twist, stoop and bend to accomplish job requirements on a consistent/regular basis
- Must be able to lift/carry a minimum of 50lbs on a regular basis
- A valid California Driver's license, or be able to obtain one before employment begins and maintain it throughout the course of employment is required
- Must be able to work this assigned work schedule: 7:00AM – 3:30PM, Wednesday - Sunday
Required Documents
- Resume
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