Operations Student Custodial Worker

Student Custodial Worker

ROLE: Duties / essential functions may include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Sweeps, mops, scrubs floor surfaces.
• Cleans, dusts, furniture, and fixtures; washes walls; cleans glass and mirrors.
• Empties and cleans trash receptacles and/or recycling bins.
• Scrubs, cleans, and sanitizes restrooms, shower facilities, and/or food service areas and equipment; replenishes supplies. Moves and arranges furniture and equipment; may set up rooms for functions and events.
• May launder towels and wash cloths.
• Maintains a clean and orderly supply closet, monitors supply levels and reports supply needs to supervisor. Maintains equipment, reports need for repairs, reports evidence of fire, illegal entry, and theft of property.
• Removes snow and ice from walkways; picks up paper and other debris in area surrounding buildings. May participate in training of new employees.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES: Recreation Assistant --- Student Custodians will be charged with performing custodial duties to provide for care, cleaning, and routine maintenance of buildings, furniture, and fixtures according to established work rules. Their primary job locations will be at the Beverly J. Warren Student Recreation and Wellness Center, the Student Recreation Fields, and the Allerton Sports Complex.

\*Please refer to the bottom of this job description to view more detailed examples of job responsibilities and how they align to your personal & professional development.

PAY RATE:$11.50 per hour.

TYPICAL WORK SCHEDULE AND HOURS

• Schedules are assigned on a weekly recurring basis each semester based on the following hours, dependent upon your class schedule. We appreciate that you are a student first.
• Shifts
• You may be assigned 2 – 4 weekly recurring shifts for the entirety of a semester, working on average, 3 – 5 hours per shift between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Monday through Sunday, for a total of 10 – 15 hours per week.
• When first starting in the position, student employees will be assigned to shadow shifts with the nightly Custodial crew between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. for approximately a two – week onboarding and training period.
• \*\*\*schedule is subject to change based on additional special events / late night events.
• We are looking to hire 2-3 students. Each student will receive between 10-15 hours of work a week, in addition to required training (monthly in – services, semesterly Full Staff Training) throughout the semester.
• Student employees can work a maximum of 28 hours (domestic) and 20 hours (international) per week across all on-campus jobs at Kent State University.

APPEARANCE AND DRESS

The Recreation Assistant-Student Custodial Worker will be clean and neatly attired while on duty. A Recreation and Wellness staff shirt and name tag (provided) are to be worn as the primary outer layer, as well as khaki/jeans bottoms with no rips or holes and closed-toed shoes when on shift.

SUPERVISOR(S)

Includes the Associate Director of Facility Management and Operations, the Associate Director of the Ice Arena, Competitive Sports, and Outdoor Facilities, the Custodial Work Supervisor, and the Operations Student Supervisor, along with other Recreation and Wellness professional staff who are responsible for different work areas. They will provide feedback and insight of the Recreation Assistant-Student Custodial Worker’s work on an as-needed basis while on the job and during a one-time, in-person job evaluation each semester.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must possess strong customer service skills.
• Work both independently and collaboratively with others in various working groups to achieve common goals.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with coworkers, supervisors, and all Recreation and Wellness patrons and guests.
• Ability to positively create a welcoming environment for all and maintain a positive attitude at work.
• Functions and communicates effectively and respectfully with all people.
• Demonstrating an articulation of one’s own personal and professional goals, strengths, and weaknesses, and how this work experience will be a growth opportunity.
• Ability to address conflict in a professional manner through problem-solving and critical thinking.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates must apply through Handshake.

QUESTIONS?

Contact Chris Baker at cbaker5@kent.edu

SUMMARY OF OPERATIONS

This area is responsible for the day-to-day responsibilities of the Student Recreation and Wellness Center and Tri-Rec facility. Informal recreation and events/reservations fall under Operations’ purview. Staff provides excellent customer service, recognizes and responds to emergencies, and provides a safe, clean environment. Operations works closely with all other areas to create a welcoming space for all students and members to recreate within. Operations is also responsible for safely opening and closing the facility on a daily basis.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS AND EXPECTATIONS

• Working Conditions / Physical Requirements: Exposed to dust, dirt, odors, heights, cleaning chemicals, and variable working conditions; may be required to clean up bodily fluids to include blood, vomit, urine, and feces; requires moderate physical effort to include frequent lifting and moving of up to 50 pounds and occasional lifting of up to 75 pounds (e.g. furniture); frequent stooping and bending, climbing ladders, and extended periods of standing and walking; may work varied hours and shifts to include occasional evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Background Check: Must obtain a background check outlined by the department prior to employment. All offers of employment at RecWell are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check (will be provided upon hire at no cost). A plea of guilty to, a finding of guilty by a referee,