Custodian I (1st Shift)

Custodians are responsible for maintaining multisensory excellence standards for all LU facilities, on and off campus, by way of cleaning and sanitizing interior spaces. Emphasizing a clean, orderly, and aesthetically pleasing environment; Custodians will work alongside teammates and supervisors, utilizing good judgement to support the University’s mission by providing a safe and sanitary environment. Custodians are considered essential personnel and are expected to be available in the event of school closings, delay, shutdowns, and any emergencies including clean up required because of severe weather conditions. Any other duties as assigned. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES The standard custodial work shift hours are as follows: 1st shift: 6:30a-3pm 2nd Shift: 3pm-1:30am (10-hour shift @ 4 days a week) 3rd Shift: 10:30pm-7am Reports to work at required times and performs duties assigned by Custodial Supervisor including:   Daily cleaning and sanitizing of bathroom facilities: Floors, toilets, walls, partitions, sinks, mirrors, showers, windows, glass doors Uses brooms, mops, buckets, vacuum cleaners, and other cleaning equipment Daily cleaning of interior facility spaces: Offices, halls, classrooms, labs, food service areas, common areas General outdoor services and maintenance: Sweeping entry areas Cleaning mirrors, windows, and glass doors as needed Collects and disposes of trash and recyclable materials from all facilities  Provides custodial services for scheduled and unscheduled events: May include irregular shifts (nights, days, weekdays, weekends, holidays) Attends to emergency needs as required Safety and compliance: Wears, uses, and maintains proper personal protective equipment Tracks safety data sheets, work orders, and facility forms Observes safety rules and regulations Identifies and reports safety issues, posting warning signs as needed Inventory management: Stocks supplies in custodial closet for assigned building Identifies and reports equipment, supplies, and repairs needed Security: Locks/unlocks classrooms as assigned Secures campus buildings daily (doors and windows)   Floor care: Completes assigned work orders (stripping, waxing, carpet cleaning)   Special events: Assists with campus graduations and other functions Monitors lobbies and restrooms during events   Knowledge and skills: Understands custodial methods, materials, chemicals, and equipment Follows safety and sanitation practices Prioritizes and manages multiple projects/tasks Estimates material and equipment needs Makes timely decisions appropriate to responsibility level Supports established recycling efforts   Emergency response: Addresses urgent custodial needs (e.g., spills, body fluid clean-up) Follows OSHA standards for blood-borne pathogen exposure control Maintenance and reporting: Reports unsafe conditions, suspicious activity, and maintenance issues Properly uses and manages cleaning…