South University Inc. is hiring: Custodian in Tampa

South University Tampa, FL, Tampa, Florida, United States of America

Job Description

South University provides a warm, supportive learning environment that will encourage you to join a community of faculty, staff and students eager to play a role in helping you achieve your professional goals, on campus and online.

The South University 125-year story—past, present, and future—is a history formed by the many individuals who have developed the education and spirit of community that have become our pledge to students, faculty, staff, alumni and supporters of South University. Whether you have been part of the University family for many years, have recently come our way, or are thinking about joining us, you will find South University to be a place you can call home.

What's next for you is the first priority for us!

Visit www.southuniversity.edu today to learn more about what makes us stand apart as a place to Belong, Believe and Become, a place where you can make a difference in the lives of students eager to learn and grow.

South University, the right direction for a brighter future.

Benefits:

• Medical
• Vision
• FSA/HSA
• Long/Short Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401K Match
• Paid Time Off
• 12 Paid Holidays

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Custodian is responsible for cleaning in and around the campus building(s), including maintenance duties as assigned throughout their scheduled hours and fulfilling special requests as needed. The Custodian must ensure that the standards for building cleanliness, minor maintenance, and safety procedures are all met and maintained regularly. South University philosophy is considered in carrying out the duties and responsibilities of this position: quality services to clients (students, faculty, staff, & visitors); development, growth, involvement, and recognition of employees; sound economic principles; and maintenance of an environment which is conducive to innovation, positive thinking and expansion.

KEY JOB ELEMENTS:

• In some cases, open campus building(s) by unlocking all entry doors and classrooms, check all spaces, including restrooms, hallways, and entrances, for any maintenance problems, and clean any assigned area as needed or directed by the Director of Facilities.
• Keeps assigned work area clean, following procedures for regular dusting and disinfecting surfaces, mopping, vacuuming, and sweeping all floors. Regularly cleans and restocks restrooms, collecting and disposing trash and debris from the building(s) and grounds.
• Uses appropriate equipment to clean carpets and strip, scrub, buff, and wax floors following proper usage and safety protocols.
• Moves furniture, equipment, & materials and performs all cleaning activities necessary to keep campus building(s) clean and safe.
• May perform minor repairs and maintenance, check fire extinguishers, test emergency lighting, and order cleaning supplies.
• Reports necessary repairs and safety concerns to facility management.
• Pull trash from offices and clean as requested.
• Maintain orderly janitorial closets - stock when necessary.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• High school degree required or GED required.
• 6 months experience in the housekeeping industry. 2 years of experience in the housekeeping industry in a post-secondary institution preferred.
• Understands working methods and procedures used in cleaning and minor maintenance of buildings
• Understand the qualities and uses of custodial equipment and supplies

ENVIRONMENT:

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 job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include the ability to adjust focus and close vision.

South University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity as a critical step in ensuring employee, student, and graduate success. We are committed to building and developing a diverse environment where a variety of ideas, cultures, and perspectives can thrive.