Job Description
Position: Custodian
Organizational Relationship: reports to the Director of Facilities
Position Status: Full-time, non-exempt
Position Summary: We are seeking a dedicated custodian at Hope International University. This role is essential in maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for our students, faculty, and staff. The custodian will play a vital part in supporting our mission by ensuring that our facilities are well-kept and conducive to learning.
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Perform general cleaning and related housekeeping service functions
• Maintain custodial supply areas and equipment
• Clean and service restrooms
• Ensure custodial standards are met and maintained
• Maintain safe and secure areas
• Report maintenance problems and malfunctioning equipment to the manager
• Dust furniture and maintain the cleanliness of university offices
• Sweep, scrub, vacuum, and mop floors
• Clean windows, window blinds, and walls
• Replenish restroom supplies
• Empty and clean waste receptacles
• Clean white and black classroom boards
• Clean restrooms, elevators, stairwells, and other facilities assigned
• Clean and disinfect student dormitories
• Clean and sanitize high-touch areas
• Observe safety hazards and equipment defects
• Assist with setup and breakdown for events and meetings as required
• Train other custodians or other employees on specific skills and tasks required
• Perform other duties as assigned by the manager
Employment Standards:
Qualifications:To fulfill this role successfully, an individual must perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below represent knowledge, skill, and/or ability. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Experience:Six months of custodial experience is required
Knowledge and Skills:knowledge of cleaning methods, materials, and equipment such as vacuum, wet/dry vacuum, and carpet extractor; hi-speed floor machine 1500 rpm; side-by-side floor machine 700 rpm; ability to conduct job training with student workers
Mental Demands:self-directed, proactive, and able to take the initiative; highly organized, detail- and multi-task oriented; able to set priorities and responsibilities; competent in problem-solving; able to deal effectively with a variety of personalities and various cultural backgrounds; able to follow oral/written instructions and complete tasks effectively within a designated time frame
Visual Demands:extended computer monitor viewing and reading
Physical Demands:able to perform manual tasks requiring moderate strength using equipment/machinery as listed above, and to stoop, kneel, reach, pull, grasp, and climb
Environment:varying pace from moderate to very busy, service-oriented, multi-cultural; extensive contact with students, prospective students, staff, faculty, and the general public; subject to hazards of machinery, equipment, and exposure to cleaning chemicals; conditions could affect skin or respirator systems (fumes, odors, dust, or poor ventilation); may need to occasionally perform tasks in high heat or cold conditions
Character:must embody Christian/Catholic character and be actively involved in a local church.
MUST KNOW HOW TO OPERATE THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT:
Floor Burnishing Machines
Floor Buffers
Carpet Extractors
Floor Scrubber
Application Instructions
To apply for this position, please complete and submit theApplication for STAFF Jobson our website:
https://www.hiu.edu/about-hiu/human-resources/hiu-career-opportunities/
Please Note:
• It may take up to48 hoursfor the posting to appear on the HIU website. In the meantime, we encourage you to return and check the posting again.
• For questions regarding this position, please use the online application process. We kindly ask that youdo not contact the university directly.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance
Shift availability:
• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
• Fullerton, CA 92831 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
• Fullerton, CA 92831: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person