• Custodian, Housing Operations

    Johns Hopkins University (Baltimore, MD)


    Custodial services is a 24 hour business. There are multiple shifts that are offered day and night. Shift can be discussed further with the hiring manager during the interview stage.

     

    We are seeking **_Custodians_** to cleans office buildings, laboratories, classrooms, and/or outside areas. Custodians also move furniture, appliances and/or equipment.

    Specific Duties & Responsibilities

    + Cleans, sweeps, vacuums, and polishes floors. Uses various tools, equipment, and cleaning materials to include, but not limited to hand and power scrubbing and polishing equipment, small and large vacuum cleaners, large commercial type buffer, broom, dust brush, dust pan, wet and dry mop, bucket mop wringer, special cleaning solution, and chemical cleaners.

    + Cleans identified or assigned areas/spaces with required cleaners and disinfecting solutions.

    + Cleans walls, windows, window blinds, shades, ceilings, and doors. May work from ladders or scaffolding.

    + Replenishes towels, soap, toilet tissue, linen, and other supplies as required.

    + Inspects exterior and interior of building for service issues and report all damages, malfunctions and needed repairs to supervisor.

    + Removes trash from assigned areas. Moves furniture, miscellaneous equipment, supplies and/or recyclable materials, empties large and small trash containers, removes miscellaneous debris and discarded building materials such as broken plaster, wood, and brick.

    + Removes recyclable materials and maintains appropriate separation.

    + Transports biohazard containers to designated area.

    + Removes snow, ice and debris from building entrances, sidewalks and other areas as required

    + Maintains equipment and work areas in clean and orderly condition.

    + Observes safety precautions and properly uses equipment and products.

    + Sets up and removes furniture, miscellaneous equipment and supplies required for meetings and special events.

    + Performs other duties as assigned.

    Minimum Qualifications

    + High school education or equivalent preferred.

    + One year or more years of experience is preferred.

    + Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

    + Ability to read and write such as to be able to read labels on cleaning and detergent materials, disinfecting solutions, and so forth.

    + Ability to operate large, powered vacuum cleaners, cleaning and buffing equipment.

    + Ability to interact and/or work with faculty, students, staff, and visitors in a respectful and courteous manner.

    + Ability to lift, carry or otherwise move and position objects and materials weighing up to 50 lbs.

    + Ability to stand, walk or otherwise move about campus on a continuous basis.

    + Ability to ascend/descend stairs on a regular basis in order to sufficiently clean them.

    + Valid Driver’s license preferred.

     

    _**This is a Bargaining Unit position. All newly hired employees in Bargaining Unit positions shall be considered “probationary” employees until completion of 90 calendar days of employment. The university will notify the employees’ union. Bargaining Unit employees shall become eligible for benefits upon completion of their probationary period._

     

    Classified Title: BU Housekeeper-SSR

     

    Job Posting Title (Working Title): Custodian, Housing Operations

    Role/Level/Range: SWORKER2/01/BU

    Starting Salary Range: $16.92 per hour, increases to $19.55 after 12 months

     

    Employee group: Casual / On Call

     

    Schedule: varies

     

    Exempt Status: Non-Exempt

     

    Department name: ​​​​​​​Housing Operations and Maintenance

    Personnel area: University Administration

    The listed salary range represents the minimum and maximum Johns Hopkins University offers for this position, based on a good faith estimate at the time of posting. Actual compensation will vary depending on factors such as location, skills, experience, market conditions, education, and internal equity. Not all candidates will qualify for the highest salary in the range.

     

    Johns Hopkins provides a comprehensive benefits package supporting health, career, and retirement. Learn more: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.

     

    Equal Opportunity Employer

     

    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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