Housing Custodial Assistant - job 2 of 2

Job Category: Fulltime Regular
Exempt Overtime Eligible: Overtime Eligible
Benefits Eligible: Benefit Based

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Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Custodial Supervisor, performs a variety of cleaning techniques in a residential environment in order to maintain student housing areas clean, orderly and safe. Performs work in accordance with Institute safety standards and regulatory agencies (e.g. OSHA).

Essential Job Duties

• In coordination and cooperation with other trades, performs various cleaning support duties that include but are not limited to the following.
• Clean and vacuum student rooms, sweep and mop floors and stairwells, dining rooms, lounges and courtyards.
• Clean and disinfect restrooms, showers, kitchens, drinking fountains, telephones and replenish supplies.
• Dust, wash walls and polish furniture and horizontal surfaces.
• Empty waste baskets and move trash containers by hand or cart to disposal areas.
• Report problems and damages encountered through the course of work to supervisors.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

• A minimum of one year experience working in the custodial field (industrial, commercial or residential).
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. of cleaning supplies, trash, ladders, tables, vacuum cleaners and other custodial equipment on a daily basis.
• Must be able to climb ladders up to 10 ft. high as needed to perform regular custodial duties.
• The candidate must be able to walk and/or stand for long periods of time, push, pull, and stoop and bend to accomplish job duties throughout the day on a regular basis.
• Must be able to work assigned work hours Monday - Friday 7:00am - 3:30pm.
• Must be able to work overtime and weekends when requested.
• Requires a background investigation and physical examination prior to an offer of employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• One or more years of professional Custodial experience in an educational setting and/or in a commercial environment.
• Knowledge of campus and building locations.

Required Documents

• Resume

To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: https://hr.caltech.edu/work/job_openings

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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