Job Details
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Job Posting Title:
Building Attendant (11:00pm to 7:30am, Sunday - Thursday)
Job Description:
Position Summary:
The Building Attendant independently performs duties related to the housekeeping operations of the College. Performs routine and non-routine duties, participates in set-up and breakdown for special events and moves furniture. The Building Attendant is expected to safely use and maintain all related cleaning equipment and perform a variety of tasks requiring physical dexterity, safe work practices, and a knowledge of cleaning chemicals, methods, procedures, supplies and equipment. Maintain facilities in a clean, orderly, and safe condition.
Benefits
At Harvey Mudd College, we value you and the contributions you make to our success. We offer a comprehensive and flexible benefits package.
- Medical Benefits
- Dental Benefits
- Vision Benefits
- Retirement Plan (12% employer contribution- no employee contribution needed)
- Dependent Collegiate Scholarship Program (50% of tuition and mandatory fees at any college that your student is accepted. For eligible employees, subject to policy requirements.)
- 10 Paid Holidays for 2023
- Paid Sick, Vacation & Personal days
- Free uniforms and work tools
- Free employee parking available
- Fun express discounts (substantial savings on admissions to amusement and water parks, museums, movie passes, dinner theaters and a host of family friendly activities)
- Harvey Mudd follows local state and federal COVID safety precautions. We also provide personal protective equipment when needed
Duties and Responsibilities: - Clean offices, classrooms, science facilities, lecture halls, athletic facilities, rest rooms and residential quarters; performs periodic and annual cleaning services/duties.
- Clean toilets, urinals, windows, furnishings, and light fixtures; changes light bulbs, sweeps, and vacuums. Dusts and polishes a variety of surfaces and washes walls. Cleans and disinfects a variety of surfaces. Cleans writing surfaces and erasers.
- Scrub and refinishes floors and carpets; refinishes hard, resilient, and wood floors; operates mechanical floor cleaners, polishers, and carpet cleaning equipment.
- Dispose of trash and other debris.
- Remove graffiti.
- Perform furniture set-up and breakdown for meetings and special events; moves furniture, such as desks, chairs, mattresses, and other furniture.
- Services dispensing machines; activates and deactivates electronic alarm systems, secures facilities.
- Request's cleaning supplies and materials. Maintains well-stocked and organized supply closets and carts. May perform minor repairs, including minor plumbing, mechanical or electrical repairs, which may include replacing washers in simple basin faucets, replace light bulbs, or tighten window or door hinges, knobs, locks.
- Participate in emergency response activities.
- Respond to emergency situations, including turning off water and gas and other appropriate actions.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:- Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of maintenance, use, safe operation and repair of cleaning supplies, tools, and equipment, knowledge of cleaning chemicals and safe working practices and procedures.
- Ability to learn proper use of fire extinguishers.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, climb, push, pull, stoop, twist, stretch, lift up to 50 pounds from floor to waist level without assistance, climb ladders up to 20 feet with assistance and up to 10 feet unassisted, and be able to work on feet for prolonged periods of time.
- Ability to effectively and efficiently clean and maintain an assigned area within a predetermined time schedule.
- Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions in English.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
- Ability to work well without continuous supervision.
- A willingness and ability to work overtime in emergency situations.
- Demonstrated commitment to and proven skills in providing quality customer service.
- Ability to maintain open channels of communication with student, faculty, staff, and off campus constituents.
- Ability to respond promptly to customer inquiries.
- Ability to handle and resolve customer complaints.
- Ability to direct requests and unresolved issues to the appropriate resource for resolution.
- Ability to learn internal processes and report details of inquiries, comments, complaints, and actions taken to the appropriate resource for resolution.
- Ability to effectively work individually or in teams as well as with diverse groups.
- Ability to take initiative and follow-up on matters as needed and as appropriate.
- Ability to work effectively in a service-oriented environment subject to frequently changing priorities.
- Ability to observe and practice safe working habits.
Qualifications:Education: Any combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and ability for the position.
Experience: Preferred at least one year of paid employment experience in custodial or building maintenance assignment(s).
Licenses/Certifications: May require a valid California Driver's License and possess and maintain a driving record acceptable to the Colleges' insurance carrier.
Physical Requirements:- Ability to safely lift 50 pounds, unassisted to waist level.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, climb, push, pull, stoop, twist, grasp hand tools, climb ladders up to 20 feet with assistance and ten feet unassisted; ability to work on feet for prolonged periods of time.
- Ability to move through limited access spaces.
- Must be able to satisfactorily complete a post-offer physical exam.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Hours: The regular hours are 11:00pm to 7:30am, Sunday - Thursday. Hours may vary due to the needs of the department or College. Must be willing to work holidays as assigned.
Classification:
This is a non-exempt, full-time, benefits-eligible position.
Salary: Starting pay rate is $18.90/hour.
Grooming and Appearance: The College always seeks to maintain a neat and professional image. A uniform is provided and required. Use of personal protective equipment and other safety equipment will be provided when required by an assignment. Good personal hygiene is required
Reporting:
Reports to the Custodial Services Manager.
Application Process: Please visit www.hmc.edu/employment to view a complete job description for this position and obtain information on how to submit an application. Information about HMC's competitive benefits package is available at www.hmc.edu/hrbenefits.
Additional Information:This job description defines the essential job duties of the position. Harvey Mudd College expects that employees hired for this position can perform the essential functions of the job without imposing risk of substantial harm to the health or safety of themselves or others. It may also include marginal functions, generally defined within Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Regular employment at the College is for no specified period; conditions and status of employment (hours, pay, title, duties, etc.) are subject to change at any time. Employment is at-will and employees, and likewise the College, are free to end the employment relationship at any time, for any reason, with or without notice or cause, unless otherwise prohibited by law.
Harvey Mudd College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will be given consideration for employment without regard to age, race, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, protected veteran's status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.
Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any staff position at Harvey Mudd College you must apply for each position for which you believe you are qualified.