Custodian 2

494413 Full-Time Local Custodial Services Department: Local Custodial ServicesSalary: Commensurate with Experience/Education Description: Under minimal supervision, performs general cleaning duties referring more complex issues to appropriate person for resolution. 1. Sweeps, mops and scrubs floors, stairs and other surfaces inside and outside buildings. 2. Vacuums carpet in offices, rooms and public areas; scrubs, strips, refinishes, waxes, and buffs floors using powered scrubber and buffer; shampoos carpet and rugs using shampooing machine. 3. Empties wastebaskets, pencil sharpeners, smoking urns, ashtrays, etc. into containers or plastic bags; replaces liners in wastebaskets; places trash in collection area for removal. 4. Wipes, dusts and/or polishes furniture, fixtures, glass doors and windows, door trims, etc. 5. Wipes and scrubs sinks, toilets and tiles; removes supplies from janitorial closet and replenishes soaps, towels, toilet paper, etc. 6. Maintains adequate supplies in janitorial closet; may assist in ordering supplies and materials. 7. Provides hands on training to new employees. 8. Notifies Area Lead and/or Supervisors about safety issues or maintenance needs. 9. Performs other job-related duties as assigned. MQ: Requires the ability to read, write and follow simple oral instructions as might normally be acquired through up to 8 years of formal schooling. Six (6) months of job related experience is required. All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check. The University of Houston System and its universities are an Equal Opportunity Institution.