Custodian

at  Stanford University

This position is represented by SEIU Local 2007 and the collective bargaining agreement between the university and SEIU Local 2007 governs the terms and conditions of employment.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

One-year previous custodial experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Good written and oral communication skills in English; ability to communicate effectively and cooperatively with co- workers, guests, other departments, and management.
• Knowledge of cleaning and waxing methods, materials and equipment used in industrial cleaning is desirable, but may be learned on the job.
• Knowledge of custodial safety procedures.
• Ability to read, understand, properly prepare, store, and use all chemicals and maintain Safety Data Sheets (SDS) manual on cleaning chemicals.
• Ability to learn and apply safe work practices, including hazardous waste management and handling, injury and illness prevention program, confined space procedures, and safe chemical practices.
• Demonstrated ability to provide a positive service attitude and approach to students, faculty, staff, and visitors to the university.
• Ability to be respectful of residents and co-worker’s privacy and property. Ability to maintain and support a respectful workplace.
• Ability to respond to rapidly changing priorities
• Ability to operate appropriate communications equipment.

This position will provide custodial support for Stanford’s Student Housing facilities. He/She/They will be responsible for cleaning, organizing, and maintaining an assigned student housing area. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following, and other duties may be assigned:

• Organize and maintain all equipment and chemicals in the custodial closet in a secure, clean, and in ready condition for use.
• Understand how to prepare and use all chemicals and maintained Safety Data Sheets (SDS) manual on cleaning chemicals.
• Clean a variety of floors and floor coverings.
• Clean, scrub, sweep, pick up, wipe, wash, dust, polish all common interior/exterior areas including walls, handrails, fixtures, woodwork, ceilings, furniture, light fixtures, appliances, picture frames, mirrors, water fountains, switch covers, and shelving.
• Clean and sanitize restrooms, shower rooms, laundry rooms, and locker areas. • Report to management all emergencies’ damages, fixtures/furniture losses, maintenance needs, equipment repairs, and safety issues.
• Clean windows and doors in the designated upper floor interior windows and first floor exterior and interior windows as required.
• Clean kitchenette. Remove and relocate dishes from counter to designated area. Clean exterior and interior of stove, refrigerator, sink, counter tops, cabinets, and drawers.
• Provide full-service support for summer programs including but not limited to clean guest rooms, make bed with clean linen, and provide towels for bathroom.
• Perform a variety of labor related tasks. Move and set up furniture for special events; replace light bulbs, replace vacuum cleaner bags and belts, pick up and deliver newsletters, flyers, perform periodic inspections, and various other tasks required in the event of an emergency.
• Perform light maintenance work such as simple painting, replace washer in faucets, clean out and/or plunge drains, and use water removal equipment in the event of flooding.
• Provide information by demonstrating cleaning techniques, equipment, and cleaning chemicals to new and seasonal temporary employees.
• Clean Resident Fellow apartments. Provide general cleaning tasks.
• Responsible for ensuring that the key rings are always secure and checked in at the end of each shift.
• Responsible for adhering to all safety guidelines and procedures; must wear safety gear in performing tasks such as wearing safety glasses, gloves, and protective clothing when appropriate

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions):

• This position is considered moderately to highly physical, and requires a lot of standing, bending, lifting, and walking. Approximately 95% of time is spent standing or moving around work area, and approximately 5% of time is spent working at a desk or sitting.
• The ability to lift and carry up to twenty-five (25) pounds on a regular basis is necessary for transporting supplies and goods.
• The ability to stoop, kneel, carry, ascend/descend stairs, climb ladder, push, and pull on a regular basis.
• Clear diction and acute hearing are necessary for effective communication with co-workers and students