Job Summary
Provides custodial services to maintain a clean, safe, and orderly environment, used by students, faculty, staff, and the public. Performs routine and project cleaning, inspections, pest control and event setup and breakdown. Utilizes computer and mobile software to manage work orders, perform inspections, keep track of inventory, and communicate effectively with the team. Attends staff meetings and required trainings and may participate in an on-call rotation for emergencies.
Primary Responsibilities
Operations (90%)
- Cleans and/or dusts walls, windows, desks, furniture, cabinets, light and plumbing fixtures, window coverings, lockers, and related items.
- Cleans chalkboards/whiteboards, trays, and erasers.
- Sweeps, dust mops, wet mops, scrubs, strips, seals, waxes, and polishes floors.
- Vacuums, shampoos, extracts and spot treats carpeting and upholstery.
- Services soap dispensers, towel and tissue boxes, and similar fixtures.
- Gathers and disposes of rubbish, paper, and other debris; empties and washes refuse containers from interior and exterior locations.
- Keeps custodial closets clean, organized, and stocked at all times.
- Performs pest control services in compliance with established safety standards and procedures.
- Moves, sets up, and adjusts chairs, tables, desks, furniture, and equipment as required for classroom and special events. Ensures accurate and timely setup for events.
- Responds to emergency calls and participates in an on-call rotation to address issues outside normal business hours.
- May operate equipment such as sweepers, blowers, power washers, window washing equipment, ride-on vacuums, electric carts, scrubbing machines, and steam cleaning machines.
- May operate university-owned vehicles and utility carts.
- Meets prescribed performance standards and addresses performance deficiencies.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Student Supervision (5%)
- Oversee and manage daily tasks of student employees to ensure productivity and accountability.
- Assign projects and monitor progress to ensure accuracy and timely completion.
- Mentor, coach and provide constructive feedback to support technical and professional development.
- Design and conduct training programs to build technical and professional skills.
- Promote lifelong work habits such as integrity, dependability, effective communication, and professionalism.
General Duties (5%)
- Attend regular staff meetings and required training.
- Submit work requests for needed repairs in buildings.
- Read and interpret chemical labels and safety information and instruct others on proper use and hazards.
- Maintain accurate records in the work order system with detailed comments of the work performed, materials used, and time spent.
- Maintain ongoing communication with the supervisor by providing regular updates on assigned tasks, progress, and any maintenance or safety concerns.
- Collaborate and communicate clearly with fellow employees, supervisors, maintenance technicians, contractors, and campus personnel to ensure efficient facility operations and support.
- Participate in an on-call rotation to respond to after-hours emergencies.
- Follow OSHA safety standards, building codes, and university policies.
- May be asked to attend training conferences that require travel.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualification and Experience Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Previous custodial or janitorial experience preferred but not required
- Custodial certifications are a preferred but not required.
- Valid US Driver's License preferred but not required.
- Work Schedule: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM with a one-hour break.
Skills
- Knowledge of safe cleaning methods, including sanitation and sterilization
- Knowledge of the proper use, handling and storage of cleaning chemicals
- Ability to operate custodial equipment (vacuums, carpet cleaners, floor machines, window washing equipment, etc.)
- Basic understanding of safe lifting, moving and ladder-climbing techniques
- Basic computer proficiency and ability to learn general and specialized software applications.
- Strong professionalism, leadership, and mentoring skills.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills.
- Work effectively with students, faculty, staff, and community members.
- Work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
- Commitment to safety, accuracy, and high-quality workmanship.
- Ability to perform sustained physical labor, lift up to 50 lbs., and move moderately heavy furniture, equipment and supplies.
As an educational institution affiliated with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, BYU–Hawaii prefers to hire qualified members of the Church in good standing, as authorized under 41 C.F.R. § 60-1.5 (a)(6). To be eligible for employment, applicants who are members of the Church must hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend and receive a clearance from the Church's Ecclesiastical Clearance Office. Job applicants must be able to meet these conditions to advance through the hiring process successfully. An expired temple recommend will prevent consideration for hire.
Approximate starting hourly rate: 19.00 - 20.00. The wage offered could be above or below range based on education and experience as it relates to the job description.