Custodian 1

494320 Full-Time Local Custodial Services Department: Local Custodial ServicesSalary: Commensurate with Experience/Education Description: Under direct supervision, performs basic cleaning duties. 1. Sweeps, mops and scrubs floors, stairs and other surfaces inside and outside buildings. 2. Vacuums carpet in offices, rooms and public areas; scrubs, strips, waxes, and buffs floors using powered scrubber and buffer; shampoos carpet and rugs using shampooing machine. 3. Empties wastebaskets, pencil sharpeners, smoking urns, ashtrays, etc. into containers or plastic bags; replaces liners in wastebaskets; places trash in collection area for removal. 4. Wipes, dusts and/or polishes furniture, fixtures, glass doors and windows, door trims, etc. 5. Wipes and scrubs sinks, toilets and tiles; removes supplies from janitorial closet and replenishes soaps, towels, toilet paper, etc. 6. Notifies appropriate supervisor of potential safety and maintenance issues and when supplies and materials need to be replenished. 7. Performs other job-related duties as assigned. MQ: Requires the ability to read, write and follow simple oral instructions as might normally be acquired through up to 8 years of formal schooling. No experience is required. All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check. The University of Houston System and its universities are an Equal Opportunity Institution.