Job Description
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Job Title: Custodian
Department: Building Services
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Reports to: Building Services Supervisor
Grade: 1
Union: SEIU Local 500
Shift: 2nd Shift. Typical hours are 2:00p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Hourly Range: $15.00 - $16.25
Position summary: Assures that assigned areas are properly cleaned daily, prompt compliance with Director of Facilities and/or shift Building Services supervisor, custodial closets are neat and organized, the buildings are free of trash and other debris, reporting to the shift Supervisor when supplies are needed, unsafe conditions are reported to shift Supervisor, any trouble with plumbing, lighting, breakage of furniture or any other breakdown of equipment are reported to Facilities Coordinator, all windows and doors are secured before exiting a room.
General purpose: Provide custodial services, including trash & recycling, daily cleaning, special events support, and other building services needs for all MICA buildings. Always provide a customer service driven, engaged and pleasantly clean, safe, and attractive environment for our students, faculty, staff, and campus visitors.
Major role functions: - Sweeps, scrubs, waxes, and polishes floors.
- Cleans rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, and dusts draperies and blinds
- Empties wastebaskets and recycling containers. Transports trash and waste to disposal areas
- Cleans in preparation for events set up in auditorium or exhibit galleries
- Cleans rooms, hallways, lobbies, lounges, offices, rest rooms, elevators, stairways, exhibit galleries, exterior of exhibit cases, stairwells, entrances and exits, storage rooms and other work areas
- Cleans and polishes permanent fixtures, various surfaces, and trim
Position responsibilities: - Tile floors are spot mopped or dry mopped almost daily, auto-scrubbed monthly (sweep, wash, buff)
- Stairwells are cleaned at a minimum of three times each week
- Dusting of lighting, windows, blinds and draperies twice per week
- Vacuuming of offices three times per week
- Cleaning behind computers in labs/classrooms/offices
- Entrances are kept clean and free of trash, dirt, etc., door windows are cleaned 2 - 3 times each week
- Dusting of HVAC filter returns once per month
- Windows are cleaned on the inside and outside of the first floor only, and inside windows on the other floors
- Assist with major cleaning projects when scheduled, including dusting of difficult-to-reach areas, window cleaning, studio cleaning, shop cleaning, waxing of floors, etc.
- Clean restrooms, heavy trash removal, sweeping, mopping, dusting, re-stocking of restroom supplies, cleaning toilets
- Performs other related duties as assigned
- Work occasional weekends and or evening hours as required
Required, essential skills and experience: - Ability to walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
- Operate industrial cleaning equipment
- Ability to stand for long periods of time
- Ability to work in various climatic conditions and around materials typically used in the making of works of art (e.g., clay, ceramics dust, fibers, wood shop areas, printmaking, painting, sculpture, drawing mediums, etc.)
Required qualifications: - High school diploma or equivalent
- Stable work or education history with excellent attendance record
- Ability to communicate effectively with the supervisor and co-workers
- Ability to use or learn how to use a PC
- Ability to use or learn how to use a two way radio
- Willing to learn to use heavy floor care equipment
- Ability to work well with others in a team-oriented environment
- Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
- Ability to work on ladders
- Basic knowledge of common safety practices and OSHA regulations
Valued, but not required qualifications: - 2 - 5 years of related experience or a combination of 5 years of experience and training
- Prior experience working on a college campus
- Have and maintain a valid driver's license and satisfactory driving
Maryland Institute College of Art is committed to its policy of providing equal opportunity regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, or veteran status (disabled, Vietnam-era, or otherwise). Furthermore, the College does not tolerate any form of sex discrimination, including sexual harassment or sexual violence. This policy applies to all programs, facilities, and activities provided by Maryland Institute College of Art, including but not limited to admission, educational programs, and employment.
Applicants must apply online for each job in which they are interested. You will not be considered for any job for which you have not specifically applied. We do not accept applications via email, U.S. mail, or fax. Successful candidates for any staff or faculty positions will be subject to a pre-employment background check.
MICA provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact Human Resources at 410-225-2363. Maryland Institute College of Art
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