Custodian - Moravian University : Job Details

Open Date 8/14/2024 Classification Support Staff Department Facilities Management, Planning, and Construction Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt System Job Title Custodian Description SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Associate Director of Operations, Custodial ManagerSUPERVISION EXERCISED: N/APOSITION SUMMARY: With minimal supervision, perform a broad range of tasks and duties associated with general building custodial services.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Through a work order system, as well as direction from others, provide general building custodial tasks including but not limited to: entrance ways, hallways, restrooms, shower rooms, kitchens, lounges, stairwells, dorm rooms, etc. Keep building furniture, equipment and premises clean, neat and safe at all times. Make efficient use of custodial supplies Operate various types of custodial equipment such as vacuum cleaners Maintain custodial inventory, place orders for custodial supplies and receive/verify delivery of custodial supplies. Provide routine care and maintenance to cleaning equipment. Perform minor repairs when possible and report the need for maintenance work orders to be written when repairs require special skills. Provide routine plant services coverage to assigned areas and to other areas during absences of departmental personnel. Evaluate and assist with selection of new cleaning products and equipment. Comply with all safety procedures and work guidelines encountered in the maintenance and operation of institutional buildings and natural environments. Communicate issues to managers or foremen; actively participate in training activities, seminars and safety meetings.QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma or GED, up to one year of related experience, or a combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the requirements of this position. Demonstrated knowledge and experience of cleaning methods, materials and equipment. Ability to perform manual tasks requiring above average physical strength. Possess the ability to work independently, under the direction of others, follow oral and written instructions, and work with other staff members as part of a team to create and maintain a positive, productive, safe and efficient work environment. Satisfactory background checks will be required.The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job.TO APPLY: Qualified candidates should attach their cover letter and resume to their online application by clicking Apply Now . Please attach documents as a PDF file.At Moravian University, we are committed to our mission to prepare individuals for reflective lives and leadership in a world of change. To achieve these ideals, we are dedicated to fostering an educational and professional environment that is enriched by individuals of different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.Job candidates and prospective members of our community are expected to engage, communicate, and collaborate across diverse cultural, social, and academic backgrounds. Additionally, faculty and staff should demonstrate the ability to adapt andragogical or professional methods to the lived experiences and cultural backgrounds of students and colleagues.Learn more about the Office for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, and the Moravian University Together Toward Equity strategic initiatives here: University is committed to providing a workplace and educational environment free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. The University does not discriminate against any applicant for employment or applicant for admission on the basis of actual or perceived race, ethnicity, color, sex, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, caste, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, pregnancy, familial status, marital status, citizenship status, veteran/military status, disability status, or any other protected category under applicable local, state, or federal laws.In compliance with the requirements of Title IX, Moravian University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational program and activity, including admission/employment, and does not tolerate such harassment or discrimination by or against any member of our campus community.Employment inquiries should be directed to Human Resources at [email protected] and admission inquiries to Admissions at [email protected] regarding all forms of discrimination, including sexual harassment and/or sex discrimination in admission/employment:Becki AcheyEqual Opportunity and Title IX Coordinator1309 Main St. (Room 204)(610) ###-####[email protected] address:Moravian University1200 Main St.Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 18018Concerns regarding gender and equity in athletics:Rebecca MayAssociate Athletic Director (Deputy Title IX Coordinator)109 Johnston HallMoravian University1200 Main St.Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 18018(610) ###-####[email protected] Concerns regarding the application of Title IX:U.S. Department of EducationOffice of Civil Rights100 Penn Square East, Suite 515Philadelphia, PA 19107-3323(215) ###-####[email protected] harassment and/or sex discrimination can be reported online anytime (can be anonymous) at www.moravian.edu/titleix. Grievance procedures can be found in the institutional Equal Opportunity, Harassment, and Non-Discrimination Policy at www.moravian.edu/policy.Please visitmoravian.edu/benefits to review benefits offered at Moravian University.*WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this job.The individual is routinely exposed to indoor conditions and outdoor weather and temperature extremes, and moderate noise level.Pursuant to the ADA, Moravian University will provide reasonable accommodation(s) to employees with qualified disabilities in order to perform the essential functions of their position, except when doing so would cause an undue hardship for the University. Accommodations are determined on a case-by-case basis through documentation review and an interactive process that includes the employee's supervisor. Requests for accommodation or questions about this process should be directed to Human Resources at [email protected] or 610.###.####. View the standard physical demands for positions at Moravian University. If this position requires additional or different demands, a Human Resources team member will notify you.The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job.*Please visit this link to review the benefit eligibility status associated with this position.About the Organization Moravian University offers students a private education they will not find anywhere else: personal attention and preparation for life with a record of success longer than our nation's history. Located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania and offering undergraduate and graduate degrees that blend liberal arts with professional programs, Moravian University has been preparing students for reflective lives, fulfilling careers, and transformative leadership in a world of change since 1742. Moravian University is a member of The New American Colleges and Universities (NAC&U), a national consortium of selective, small to mid-size independent colleges and universities dedicated to the purposeful integration of liberal education, professional studies, and civic engagement. Visit moravian.edu to learn more about how the Moravian University focus on education for all prepares its students for life-long success. EOE Statement Moravian University is an equal opportunity employer valuing diversity and encouraging individuals from under-represented populations to apply. EOE This position is currently accepting applications.