Custodian

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Description

Custodians performs custodial responsibilities such as general cleaning, trash removal, light floor care, and special events/room set ups.

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Cleans assigned areas including furniture, telephones, fixtures, walls, windows, window sills, blinds, and vents.
• Cleans walkways, steps, and mats.
• Cleans floors with vacuum, dust mop, and wet mop.
• Cleans assigned areas including furniture, telephones, fixtures, walls, windows, window sills, blinds, and vents.
• Uses appropriate cleaning solutions for assigned task.
• Sets up for events by arranging chairs, tables, podiums or other furnishings based on a design layout.
• Maintains adequate supplies in bathrooms and supply closets.
• Collects and removes trash and recyclables.
• May dispose of hazardous waste. Adheres to all safety regulations. Adheres to all PPE requirements.
• May drive fleet vehicles and be responsible for the daily inspections and safe operations.
• Performs other related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to understand and follow communicated instructions.
• Applicants must have native-level proficiency in English
• May require the ability to lift 50 pounds and to bend, stoop, twist.
• Able to walk up to 2 miles per day.

NOTE: Position tasks are required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location; working remote is not an option. Emory reserves the right to change this status with notice to employee. 

Additional Details

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: 404-727-9867 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD). Emory University is committed to ensuring equal access and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to seek a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Department of Accessibility Services at accessibility@emory.edu or call 404-727-9877 (Voice) | 404-712-2049 (TDD). We kindly ask that requests be made at least seven business days in advance to allow adequate time for coordination.