Custodian Part-Time Over 20 Hours (31220)

Responsible for performing interior and exterior building cleaning maintenance in assigned areas. Responsibilities include activities such as building cleaning, collecting trash and debris, moving, and arranging furniture, and helping to maintain the overall appearance and safety of University’s property and buildings. Position requires communication primarily with other custodial staff and secondarily with other University employees and students. Works as a member of the Facility and Plant Operations Department.

Essential Functions:

• Requires cleaning, of the following, but is not limited to carpet and tile, walls, windows, doors, furniture, restrooms, offices, porches and sidewalks. Cleaning includes regular maintenance cleanings, spot or stain removal, and detail cleaning of specific areas for special events.
• Knowledge and experience of basic custodial related tasks, tools and techniques.
• Works with Campus Facilities Coordinator on specialized tasks such as inventory of equipment and/or maintenance of mechanical/electrical systems.
• Performs work for University special events requiring event “set ups” and “tear downs”.
• Requires lifting and carrying of heavy objects.
• Must work cooperatively with others within and outside of the department to provide a complete and efficient service.
• Must have a positive work attendance, work in a variety of environments and climatic conditions, have flexibility to work evenings and weekend hours, and the willingness to work overtime as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.

Required Experience: Prior general related work experience.

Additional Eligibility Requirements:

• Requires regular lifting and carrying of objects.
• Requires regular bending, kneeling, and squatting as a part of regular required routines.
• Ability to effectively accept and apply the instruction and critique of others and continue to show job improvement with increased experience.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and consistency.
• Good verbal communication skills.
• Ability to effectively interact with students/employees/guests of the University community.

Working Conditions:
(Physical attributes required to perform job duties with or without reasonable accommodation - examples: sitting, lifting, bending, driving, environmental factors or elements, noise level, stairs in a building, or other factors that will affect working conditions)

• The physical demands 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.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, go up and down stairs, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, agility and dexterity to work in small spaces.
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this position, the employee may be exposed to extreme cold and extreme heat.

Travel Requirements:

• If travel is required, list type and approximate percentage: None
• Responsible for driving students and University vehicles as part of job duties: No

Standard University Expectations:

• Be mindful and supportive of the Mission of Ottawa University.
• Understand and follow the University’s policies and procedures and exercise good judgment accordingly. Assure that University and student information is managed in a confidential and ethical manner in accordance with the University’s Code of Conduct and Ethics.
• Manage your staff in accordance with University personnel policies. Encourage collaboration among the staff, provide regular evaluation and feedback, and facilitate developmental opportunities.
• Model and encourage collaboration among University offices and campuses assuring effective communication and operations.
• Provide leadership through conduct, attitude, and professionalism. Represent the University to students, external groups, faculty, and staff in a way that reflects positively on the University.
• Exercise inclusivity in your daily actions in accordance with the University’s Mission Statement, Statement of Spiritual Identity, and Statement of Inclusion, Openness, and Community.

Our University

Ottawa University “prepares professional and liberal arts graduates for lifetimes of personal significance, vocational fulfillment, and service to God and humanity” from residential campuses in Ottawa, Kansas (established 1865) and Surprise, Arizona (established 2017) and from professional and online campuses in Kansas City, Phoenix, and Milwaukee.

Ottawa University is a regionally accredited, church-related, student-centered, private comprehensive university that strives to integrate faith, learning, and life in the academic experiences of students.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

Ottawa University is committed to equal employment opportunity and does not unlawfully discriminate in recruitment or employment on the basis of race, age, sex, color, religion, disability, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.