Senior Custodian
8793BR
Finance & Administration
FMS Building Services
Job Summary
Schedule: Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm or Mon-Fri 1:30pm-10:00pm (hiring for two positions))
RIT's Facilities Management Services department is looking for a dynamic Sr. Custodian to join the FMS Building Services team. We value and care about our team members and are committed to your well-being. As part of the team, you are eligible for RIT's comprehensive and competitive benefits program that adds generously to your total compensation. Some of those benefits include medical/dental/vision, sick and vacation time, retirement, financial planning resources, educational benefits for you and your dependents, employee wellness program, and free use of on-site fitness facilities. Additionally, our schedules are consistent, year-round, and you will be eligible for professional development and cross-training opportunities that support your career growth.
The FMS Building Services team provides 24-hour service in order to deliver a professional, clean, safe, and sanitary environment for the University's more than 6,000,000 SF of academic buildings and residence halls. These responsibilities include carpet extraction, floor finishing, cleaning of bathrooms, cleaning of public areas, trash removal, dusting, and vacuuming.
Job Responsibilities:
The Senior Custodian is responsible for performing and supervising routine cleaning tasks in the academic areas and/or residence halls on RIT campus.
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The schedule for this position could encompass various shifts, weekends, holidays, and times other than normal work schedules. The successful candidate must provide contact information to be used for an on-call phone listing for reporting to work in off hours or urgent situations such as extreme weather conditions including when the campus is closed.
Responsibilities:
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Assist in the schedule coordination/supervising of cleaning in academic building spaces and residence hall spaces in order to meet the cleaning needs of the RIT campus and ensure clean and healthy working, learning, and living environment. This includes, but is not limited to:
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Perform the duties of a Career Custodian.
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Train others in the processes and procedures for cleaning classrooms, offices, restrooms, or other assigned locations.
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Trouble shoot and problem solve a variety of job related requests.
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Enter maintenance requests into the FMS work order system.
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Independently respond to emergency and non-emergency clean-ups as requested. Required to carry a cell phone and answer calls from the call center.
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Dispense product to the Custodians and manage the store rooms. Inventory and re-stock needed supplies in assigned supply areas as needed.
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Operate and maintain all types of cleaning equipment.
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Perform the following duties and be able to lead, observe, motivate and train employees in:
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Set-up and removal of tables, chairs, and other furniture for events.
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Restorative tasks as directed quarterly, semiannually, or annually depending on the type of surface being restored, such as carpet extraction and floor tile refinishing
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Perform supervisor duties as needed. This includes, but is not limited to:
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Assigning work duties, assigning keys, and collecting keys.
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Training new employees on department processes and procedures.
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Other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications:
Education & Experience:
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High School diploma or GED plus 3 years of cleaning or similar field experience.
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If no High School diploma or GED, then 7 years of cleaning or similar field experience.
Skills:
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Resolve problems of moderately complex scope, using judgment within defined practices and procedures.
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Communicate effectively with customer (students, staff, faculty, contractors, etc.).
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Lead by example in the skills of customer service and positive interaction with employees, vendors, students, and supervisors by mutual respect for all peoples needs.
- Establish and maintain positive relationships with others as part of a team.
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Demonstrated ability using computers and computer systems to enter data and/or process information (Microsoft Office Suite, RIT software programs Kronos, project tracker, CMMS, other FMS specific applications or other similar programs).
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Demonstrated conflict resolution skills.
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Ability to work independently, as well as plan, schedule, assign, supervise the work of others and provide instruction and training on the safe and proper use of equipment such as backpack vacuums, extractors, restroom cleaning machines, and riding machines.
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Ability to perform physical activities such as standing or walking for long periods of time, repeated bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, crawling, lifting.
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Ability to be self-motivated, willing to perform manual labor.
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Possess the personal characteristics of flexibility, initiative, and cooperativeness.
Preferred Qualifications:
Department/College Description
Minimum Qualifications
Education & Experience:
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High School diploma or GED plus 3 years of cleaning or similar field experience.
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If no High School diploma or GED, then 7 years of cleaning or similar field experience.
Skills:
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Resolve problems of moderately complex scope, using judgment within defined practices and procedures.
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Communicate effectively with customer (students, staff, faculty, contractors, etc.).
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Lead by example in the skills of customer service and positive interaction with employees, vendors, students, and supervisors by mutual respect for all peoples needs.
- Establish and maintain positive relationships with others as part of a team.
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Demonstrated ability using computers and computer systems to enter data and/or process information (Microsoft Office Suite, RIT software programs Kronos, project tracker, CMMS, other FMS specific applications or other similar programs).
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Demonstrated conflict resolution skills.
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Ability to work independently, as well as plan, schedule, assign, supervise the work of others and provide instruction and training on the safe and proper use of equipment such as backpack vacuums, extractors, restroom cleaning machines, and riding machines.
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Ability to perform physical activities such as standing or walking for long periods of time, repeated bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, crawling, lifting.
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Ability to be self-motivated, willing to perform manual labor.
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Possess the personal characteristics of flexibility, initiative, and cooperativeness.
Professional Area:
Employment Category: Fulltime
Staff Job Function: Wage Band: $16 - $23
Hourly/Salary Minimum: $16
Hourly/Salary Maximum: $23
How to Apply
In order to be considered for this position, you must apply for it at: http://careers.rit.edu/staff. Click the link for search openings and in the keyword search field, enter the title of the position or the BR number.
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Additional Details
Rochester Institute of Technology, the 10th largest private university in the U.S., is among the worlds leading technological universities. Its 18,000 undergraduate and graduate students from all 50 states and more than 100 countries are enrolled in over 200 academic programs, including 7 interdisciplinary Ph.D. programs. A pioneer in experiential education, RIT was the first to offer undergraduate degree programs in biotechnology, information technology, software engineering, and microelectronic engineering. As home to the National Technical Institute for the Deaf, the university offers unparalleled academic opportunities and services for the deaf and hard-of-hearing. Founded in 1829, RIT has 115,000 alumni throughout the United States and around the world. RIT has been named by the Chronicle of Higher Education as one of the "Great Colleges to Work For." RIT is a National Science Foundation ADVANCE Institutional Transformation site, and is responsive to the needs of dual-career couples through the Upstate NY Higher Education Recruitment Consortium. For more information, visit www.rit.edu/overview/rankings-and-recognition and www.rit.edu.
As a member of the RIT community employees receive a well-balanced benefits package that offers a variety of choices and access to additional employment advantages. These benefits, combined with an employees pay, provide a total compensation package that can be tailored to meet your needs. More on RITs Benefits, Health & Wellness program can be found at: https://www.rit.edu/fa/humanresources/content/benefits-health-and-wellness
RIT does not discriminate. RIT is an equal opportunity employer that promotes and values diversity, pluralism, and inclusion. For more information or inquiries, please visit RIT/TitleIX or the U.S. Department of Education at ED.Gov
Hourly/Salary Minimum: 16
Hourly/Salary Maximum:23
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