Custodian Job at Maryland Institute College of Art in Baltimore

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Job Title: Custodian

Department: Building Services

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Reports to: Building Services Supervisor

Grade: 1

Union: SEIU Local 500

Shift: 2nd Shift. Typical hours are 2:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.

Range: $15.00 - $16.50

Position summary: Assures that assigned areas are properly cleaned daily, prompt compliance with Managers and / or shift Building Services Supervisor, custodial closets are neat and organized, the buildings are free of trash and other debris, reporting to the shift Supervisor when supplies are needed, unsafe conditions are reported to shift Supervisor, any trouble with plumbing, lighting, breakage of furniture or any other breakdown of equipment are reported to shift Supervisor, all windows and doors are secured before exiting a room.

General purpose: Provide custodial services, including trash & recycling, daily cleaning, special events support, and other building services needs for all MICA buildings. Always provide a customer service driven, engaged and pleasantly clean, safe, and attractive environment for our students, faculty, staff, and campus visitors.

Major role functions:

• Sweeps, scrubs, waxes and polishes floors.
• Cleans rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture and dusts draperies and blinds.
• Empties wastebaskets and recycling containers. Transports trash and waste to disposal areas.
• Cleans in preparation for events set up in auditorium or exhibit galleries.

• Cleans rooms, hallways, lobbies, lounges, offices, rest rooms, elevators, stairways, exhibit galleries, exterior of exhibit cases, stairwells, entrances and exits, storage rooms and other work areas.
• Cleans and polishes permanent fixtures, various surfaces and trim.

Position responsibilities:

• Tile floors are spot mopped or dry mopped almost daily, auto-scrubbed monthly (sweep, wash, buff).

• Stairwells are cleaned at a minimum of three times each week.
• Dusting of lighting, windows, blinds and draperies twice per week.
• Vacuuming of offices three times per week.

• Cleaning behind computers in labs/ classrooms/ offices.

• Entrances are kept clean and free of trash, dirt, etc., door windows are cleaned daily.
• Dusting of HVAC filter returns once per month.
• Windows are cleaned on the inside and outside of the first floor only, and inside windows on the other floors.
• Assist with major cleaning projects when scheduled, including dusting of difficult to reach areas, window cleaning, studio cleaning, shop cleaning, waxing of floors, etc.
• Clean restrooms, heavy trash removal, sweeping, mopping, dusting, re-stocking of restroom supplies, cleaning toilets.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required, essential skills and experience:

• Ability to walk across campus, stoop, kneel, crouch, navigate stairs.
• Operate industrial cleaning equipment.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to work in various climactic conditions and around materials used in the making of works of art (e.g., clay, ceramics dust, fibers, wood shop areas, printmaking, painting, sculpture, drawing mediums, etc.).

Required qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED, with relevant experience OR 5 years experience in janitorial or housekeeping services.
• Stable work or education history with excellent attendance record.
• Ability to perform basic math as well as read, write, and speak English to understand and communicate written / verbal instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively with the supervisor and co-workers.
• Ability to use or learn how to use a PC and read/send email.
• Ability to use or learn how to use a two-way radio.
• Willing to learn to use heavy floor care equipment.
• Ability to work well with others in a team-oriented environment.
• Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and /or move up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work on ladders.
• Basic knowledge of common safety practices and OSHA regulations.

Valued, but not required qualifications:

• 2-5 years of related experience or a combination of 5 years of experience and training.
• Prior experience working on a college campus.
• Have and maintain a valid driver's license and satisfactory driving.

Reporting to this position: No direct reports.

Conditions of Employment:

• Candidate must successfully complete a full background check.
• Works primarily indoors, but occasionally outdoors year-round; will occasionally be required to lift and / or move heavy objects; must be available to work different shifts, overtime and weekends as well as some holidays.
• Personal protective equipment (PPE) will be required during specific work duties as determined by the Department.
• Must be able to wear a respirator; additional training may be added.

Physical demands and work environment: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Physical Demands: While performing the duties of job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Work environment: While performing the duties of the job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time, including outdoor heat and cold. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high.
• Required training: Handbook orientation, Anti-Harassment, Hazard Communication, Emergency Action Plan & Fire Prevention, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE); Asbestos Abatement, Blood Borne Pathogens, Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response, Lockout Tag-out. Additional training may be added.

Maryland Institute College of Art is committed to its policy of providing equal opportunity regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, or veteran status (disabled, Vietnam-era, or otherwise). Furthermore, the College does not tolerate any form of sex discrimination, including sexual harassment or sexual violence. This policy applies to all programs, facilities, and activities provided by Maryland Institute College of Art, including but not limited to admission, educational programs, and employment.

Applicants must apply online for each job in which they are interested. You will not be considered for any job for which you have not specifically applied. We do not accept applications via email, U.S. mail, or fax. Successful candidates for any staff or faculty positions will be subject to a pre-employment background check.

MICA provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact Human Resources at 410-225-2363.