University of Wisconsin - Madison

Position Vacancy ID: 61337
Title: CUSTODIAN

 

POSITION DESCRIPTION Position No.Cert/Reclass Request No.Agency No.
EFFECTIVE DATE
6/19/2006
2850061337
285
NAME OF EMPLOYEE DEPARTMENT, UNIT, WORK ADDRESS
RICARDO ALVARADO
U HSG/PF HOUSEKEEPING/CLASSIFIED
OGG HALL
716 W DAYTON STREET
 
CLASSIFICATION TITLE OF POSITION
CUSTODIAN
CLASS TITLE OPTION NAME & CLASS OF FORMER INCUMBENT
 
AGENCY WORKING TITLE OF POSITION NAME & CLASS OF EMPLOYEES PERFORMING SIMILAR DUTIES
1ST SHIFT CUSTODIAN
VACANT - CUSTODIAN
NAME AND CLASS OF FIRST-LINE SUPERVISOR
JAMES J. SHOMBERG - CUSTODIAL SERV SUPV
DOES THE POSITION SUPERVISE SUBORDINATE EMPLOYEES IN THE PERMANENT POSITION? YES ___ NO ___
IF YES, COMPLETE AND ATTACH A SUPERVISORY POSITION ANALYSIS FORM
POSITION_SUMMARY - PLEASE DESCRIBE BELOW THE MAJOR GOALS OF THIS POSITION:
(See Attached)
DESCRIBE THE GOALS AND WORKER ACTIVITIES OF THIS POSITION (Please see sample format and instructions)
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 WORKER ACTIVITIES: Under each goal, list the work activities performed to meet that goal.
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 Time%: Include for goals and major work activities.
TIME% GOAL AND WORKER ACTIVITIES(Continue on attached sheets)
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SUPERVISORY SECTION
a. The supervision, direction and review given to the work of this position is:
b. The statements and time estimates above and on attachments accurately describe the work
assigned to the position. (Please initial and date attachments)
Signature of first-line supervisor____________________________________________________Date_______________
EMPLOYEE SECTION
I have read and understand that the statements and time estimates above and on attachments are a description
of the functions assigned my position. (Please initial and date attachments)
Signature of employee_____________________________________________________________Date_______________
Signature of Personnel Manager____________________________________________________Date_______________
P-File Department of Employment Relations EmployeeDepartment File Cert Request Copy

 

Position Summary

Under general supervision, provide cleaning and light maintenance in residence halls. This involves using established cleaning products, equipment, methods and procedures within time allocations to provide and maintain a clean and safe living environment. Provide effective communication. Meet customer service standards by working courteously and cooperatively with residents, conference guests and staff. Follow and complete instructions accurately. Work may involve serving as crew leader for small groups of non-permanent employes.

 

Goals and Worker Activities

A.30%Maintenance of bathrooms.
1.Coordinate specific cleaning times with residents.
2.Clean bathroom fixtures.
3.Ensure proper functioning of vents and fixtures.
4.Wash and/or scrub shower and bathroom walls.
5.Dust mop/wet mop bathroom and shower floors.
6.Keep bathrooms supplied with paper towels, toilet paper, dispenser soap, etc.
7.Remove all trash and recycling, including waste baskets and sani cans.
   
B.20%Conference operations.
1.Major cleaning of resident rooms including spotting and washing walls and ceilings, washing furniture and windows, stripping and finishing floors.
2.Major cleaning of common areas including bathrooms, entryways, stairwells, elevators, laundry rooms, kitchenettes, etc. Vacuum, spot and extract furniture and carpeted areas.
3.Prepare guest rooms which includes special setups in common areas, set up and polish of room furniture, check phones, smoke detectors, refrigerators and air conditioners, make beds, furnish rooms with drinking glasses, kleenex, hangers, soap, towels and conference information which includes custodial request cards.
4.Provide room service which includes dust and damp mop floors, dust furniture, remove trash and recycling, make beds, remove and resupply linen and towels, clean and maintain conference bedding, resupply prep items, respond to custodial request cards, ensure room security, facilitate guest move-in/move-out, perform related duties.
   
C.20%Maintain resident living areas.
1.Communicate to House Fellows any house problems or concerns.
2.Address resident concerns, questions and requests.
3.Collaborate with residents to provide a clean and safe living environment.
4.Dust mop and wet mop stairwells, entryways and hard floors of corridors, dens, lounges and utility areas.
5.Scrub, strip, seal, wax and buff hard floor areas.
6.Bag and remove trash.
7.Vacuum, spot clean and extract carpeted areas.
8.Clean doors, elevators, windows, walls, trash/recycling areas, sink rooms and drinking fountains.
   
D.15%Maintain dens, lounges and activity areas.
1.Move/arrange furniture in compliance with activity needs.
2.Dust, vacuum, spot clean and extract furniture.
3.Vacuum, spot clean and extract carpeting.
4.Clean walls, windows and doors.
5.Bag and remove trash.
   
E.10%Other related duties as assigned.
1.Maintain house and custodial vacuum cleaners.
2.Check and clean supply and storage areas.
3.Monitor building inventories including furnishings in common areas, general supplies and linen.
4.Maintain assigned linen duties.
5.Police outside areas.
6.Remove snow.
7.Clean ceiling fixtures and change light bulbs.
8.Unload trucks and retrieve supplies from other units.
9.Facilitate resident move-in/move-out.
10.Lock and unlock doors.
11.Maintain integrity of issued keys and equipment.
12.Other assigned duties.
   
F.5%Safety.
1.Complete annual health and safety training programs.
2.Employ proper body fluid cleanup procedure.
3.Change exit lights.
4.Call in maintenance/safety requests to MARS.
5.Communicate safety procedures and concerns to residents.
6.Monitor and check fire extinguishers.
7.Ensure building safety by unpropping doors, addressing nonescorted guests, etc.
   

Knowledge and Skills

  1. Knowledge of institutional or commercial cleaning methods, techniques, cleaning supplies and equipment.
  2. General knowledge of the tools, equipment, and setups for use with conferences.
  3. Basic knowledge of the activities and services necessary to efficiently provide services for conference activities.
  4. Ability to maintain effective working relationships with fellow workers, residents and conference guests.
  5. Ability to perform duties promptly and efficiently under pressure of deadlines and with interruptions.
  6. Ability to be flexible in order to meet the needs of the customers.
  7. Ability to work independently and use sound judgment.
  8. Ability to give basic instructions to others.
  9. General math comprehension.
  10. Knowledge of the hospitality industry with a key emphasis on customer service.
  11. Ability to work with varied staff on a project by project basis.
  12. Ability to maintain adequate attendance.