UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAVEN

The University of New Haven, founded on the Yale campus in 1920, is a private, coeducational university that has been recognized by The Princeton Review and U.S. News & World Report for academic excellence. Located between New York City and Boston in the shoreline city of West Haven, the University is a diverse and vibrant community of nearly 10,000 students from across the globe.

OFFICIAL TITLE: Custodian

DEPARTMENT: Facilities

The Custodian performs custodial duties, minor maintenance and other miscellaneous duties necessary to maintain the cleanliness, orderliness, appearance, sanitation and safety of university buildings and facilities both inside and outside. Work involves varied cleaning tasks, some of which may require heavy lifting. Assigned areas may include offices, classrooms, laboratories, residence halls rooms, meeting rooms, lounge areas, art gallery, auditorium, gymnasium, fitness center, and all corridors, hallways, and stairwells. Must be able to perform physical activities and work under inclement weather conditions.

BARGAINING UNIT: Yes

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: High School Degree or GED

ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL: Yes. This position is considered essential and requires the incumbent to report to work when the University suspends normal operations and classes and during inclement weather.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

(The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position).

• Clean, care and maintain buildings and facilities up to the standards and requirements set by the University of New Haven.
• Performs routine and comprehensive custodial maintenance of assigned facilities including, but not limited to:
  • Vacuum
  • Sweep/Dust
  • Wet mop
  • Strip/Wax -floors
  • Wax/Polish Furniture
  • Carpet Care/Extraction
  • Spot Removal
  • Window Cleaning
  • Rest Room Cleaning
  • Trash Removal
  • Recycling Removal
  • Litter Removal
• Cleans & disinfects restrooms, locker rooms, health centers, and other facilities and restock with adequate supplies.
• Handles all custodial equipment, materials and supplies in a safe and responsible manor to accomplish routine and comprehensive custodial operations.
• Strip, clean, buff and apply floor sealer and floor finisher to various types of hard floor surfaces using proper chemicals, supplies, equipment, and required safety gear in a safe and responsible manner.
• Spot clean and/or shampoo rugs, carpets, and furniture using proper chemicals, supplies, equipment, and required safety gear in a safe and responsible manner.
• Wash/clean accessible, interior and exterior windows, blinds, vents and screens which may require the use of ladders.
• Collects and properly disposes of recycling materials, empties bins and collection containers into proper recycling facilities.
• Maintains walks, common areas, entryways and areas surrounding assigned building by emptying trash, picking up litter, emptying cigarette butt containers, removing gum, and sweeping and washing concrete areas as needed.
• Maintains storage areas and cleaning equipment, materials and supplies in a clean, safe and orderly manner.
• Communicates and documents all facility repairs, equipment repairs, daily work status and work orders to supervisor.
• Observes safety standards and practices and reports all safety hazards to supervisor.
• Move furniture to prepare for cleaning, and event set-up and breakdown as needed.
• Work scheduled overtime, special events and be on call for emergencies.
• Shovel and remove snow and ice from designated areas as needed.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to perform strenuous activities, including but not limited to walking, bending, standing, stooping, climbing stairs and ladders. Incumbent must also be able to lift and/or move items up to 60 pounds.

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

• Three (3) years of Custodial experience is preferred, experience in a school, college or university is a plus.
• Knowledge of standard cleaning procedures, chemicals, products and equipment

• Must be able to drive and hold a valid CT state driver’s license.
• Must be able to use all necessary tools and equipment in a safe and proper manner.
• Perform duties in adherence to training standards and supervisory directives.
• Effectively communicate in English both orally and in writing.
• Ability to read and understand Safety Data Sheets, instructions, manuals, signs, posters and product labels.

• Must be able to maintain acceptable work habits including but not limited to punctuality and regular and reliable attendance and observation of break and lunch times.
• Must work effectively with people from a variety of culturally diverse backgrounds.
• Must be able to work independently and in a collaborative manner with peers.
• Must have superior customer service skills and ability to communicate in a professional, courteous, timely and effective manner to internal and external customers.
• Must maintain a neat, clean professional appearance.
• Must maintain a neat and clean work area.

Disclaimer: The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position. Duties may vary from incumbent to incumbent in this job.

*The University of New Haven is not a qualifying E-Verify employer and its use of E-Verify is limited to specific government projects. For that reason, candidates with STEP OPT authorization cannot be considered for employment.