Custodial Associate

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JOB SUMMARY:

Performs routine institutional custodial duties working as part of a team of skilled custodians. Assists in maintaining inventory, ordering and distributing supplies in assigned area. Performs other duties as assigned.

JOB DUTIES:

60% - Essential - Housekeeping:
Performs housekeeping duties, including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, scrubbing, and polishing floors in assigned area. Performs floor care, such as waxing, buffing, and dry and wet stripping floors. Uses buffing machine, wet¿ and¿dry vacuum and roto washer. Shampoos carpet using a carpet extractor.

20% - Essential - Inspecting and Data Management:
Accompanies supervisor while conducting inspections of buildings. Discusses results with Supervisor. Follows guidance to staff on safety measures, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with established rules and guidelines. Assists in testing new cleaning products and updates records regarding use and performance.

10% - Essential - Inventory and Equipment Maintenance:
Assists in maintaining inventory, ordering, and distributing supplies in assigned areas. Requests new products as needed. Stays abreast of standards for equipment use. Inspects and restocks restrooms.

10% - Essential - Training and On¿Call Support:
Completes on¿the¿job training and related educational instruction as outlined in the Custodial training program. Completes University required trainings (on¿line and in person). Responds to emergency, weekend, and snow callbacks.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Experience in custodial, housekeeping or pest control work that is directly related to the area of employment.
Licenses - Drivers License Class D normal

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

Education - High School or Equivalent - 1-3 year(s) experience in custodial, housekeeping work that is directly related to the area of employment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

JOB KNOWLEDGE
Fundamental Job Knowledge - Fundamental working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to apply in varied situations

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
No Supervisory Duties - Not responsible for supervising employees.

BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES
No Budget Responsibilities - No fiscal responsibility for the department's budget.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

75% - Stand for prolonged period
70% - Walk or move about
30% - Use hands or feet to operate or handle machinery, equipment, etc
10% - Ascend or descend (i.e. stairs, ladder)
5% - Position self to accomplish task (i.e. stoop, kneel, crawl)
10% - Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself
65% - Recognize or inspect visually
45% - Move, transport, raise or lower
75% - Extends hands or arms in any direction
75% - Perceive, observe, clarity of vision

WORKING CONDITIONS:

20% - Exposure to heat or cold
20% - Exposure to dust/fumes
10% - Wet or humid
10% - Noise
10% - Vibration
5% - Mechanical hazards
5% - Chemical hazards
85% - Exposure to bio-hazards (i.e. blood, bodily fluids)

WORK SCHEDULE:

Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm, occasional weekends and subject to call backs. Standard Hours: 40

COMPENSATION INFORMATION

Anticipated Salary Range: ($28,269.00 - $36,425.00)

Salary is dependent upon several factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's previous experience, knowledge, skills and performance in accordance with Clemson's compensation guidelines.

ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL LEVEL

Essential Level 1 employee

Required to respond during an emergency closure or modified operations in order to provide the University's initial response to the emergency situation, including the execution of mission essential functions. Some positions in this category may be required to work remotely or be on-call.