- Campus Location: Main Campus (Memphis, TN)
- Hiring Range: $16.00 per hour
- Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 6:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. OR 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
- Job Posting Category: Staff
Performs activities related to providing a clean and sanitary environment at the University. Oversees the work of a group of Custodians in a building or a portion of building; trains new custodians.
This is a readvertisement - current applicants need not reapply.
Responsibilities
- Performs general functions such as cleaning windows and glass (inside/outside), mirrors, woodwork, screens, cove base, thresholds, and kick plates. Sanitizes toilets, mirrors, restrooms, fixtures, doorknobs and handles. Checks and refills toilet paper, paper towel, sanitary napkin, and soap dispensers. Washes and dries laundry, rags and rugs as needed. Replenishes bathroom supplies. Maintains custodial areas/closets, carts, equipment and supplies in a neat, clean, and orderly manner. Maintains equipment and supplies in clean, good operating condition. Reports all building required repairs, safety, and fire hazards to supervisor.
- Performs specialized clean-up, fogging and sanitizing buildings due to pandemics, disasters, etc., as specified by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), as needed.
- Dusts surfaces, ceilings, HVAC vents, furniture, equipment, shelves, curtains and blinds. Vacuums, sweeps, cleans carpet, dust mops and mops floors. Responds to emergency calls involving floods or other cleanup efforts and assists in coordinating and cleaning up spills, leaks and floods, as needed. Operates walk-behind and ride-on floor care equipment/machines (low speed, high speed, and ultra-high speed) to strip, wax, and buff hard floors.
- Collects and removes trash/recycle materials from inside and the outside perimeter of the buildings, including emptying of wastebaskets from offices, classrooms, public areas, and restrooms. Removes leaves, debris, ice and snow from building entrances, walkways, porches, and stairs.
- Repairs minor plumbing issues such as unclogging pipes and/or replaces restroom plumbing fixtures as needed. Performs minor electrical repairs such as ballasts, light switches, outlets, and bulbs.
- Assembles and/or sets-up furniture and assists in the set-up and takedown of tables and chairs. Assists with deliveries, movement, and storage of supplies in different locations as needed.
- Assists the supervisor in the monitoring of daily operations and in addressing and responding to customer complaints and issues when needed and in the absence of the Supervisor. Answers questions and provides information to staff, faculty, students, and visitors in a courteous and friendly manner. Attends department and other related meetings including training classes.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- A minimum of two years of custodial related experience or one-year previous related UofM experience.
- Must be able to read and follow written instructions in the proper execution of assigned tasks.
- Must possess and maintain a valid Driver’s License.
Working Conditions
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel; and talk or hear.
- The employee frequently is required to walk.
- The employee is occasionally required to stand; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, or crouch.
- The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.
About Us
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University of Memphis is a leading, student-centered, urban public R1 research institution. Located in Memphis, Tennessee, on 1,160 acres. The University serves a population of nearly 20,000 students and 2,500 employees, including more than 1,000 full-time faculty members. The University offers bachelor’s degrees in more than 230 areas of study, master’s degrees in more than 50 subjects and doctoral degrees in 26 disciplines; supported an institutional record of more than $100 million in research awards for FY24; and has an operating budget of close to $500 million.
