Building Attendant I

Claremont, CA

Job Posting Title:

Job Description:

PRIMARY PURPOSE/GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Under general supervision, performs intermediate-level duties related to the housekeeping operations in a college setting.Performs routine and non-routine duties, participates in set-up and breakdown for special events, and moves furniture.Performs a variety of cleaning tasks requiring physical fitness, safe working practices, knowledge of cleaning chemicals, methods, procedures, and supplies and equipment.Maintains facilities in a clean, orderly and safe condition.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

This information is intended to be a descriptive of the key responsibilities of the position.The list of essential functions below does not identify all duties performed by any single incumbent in this position.Perform other duties as assigned.

• Cleans offices, classrooms, lecture halls, theaters, art, dance and athletic facilities. Cleans and services rest rooms and residential quarters; and, performs periodic and annual cleaning services/duties.
• Scrubs and refinishes floors and/or carpets; refinishes hard, resilient and wood floors; operates mechanical floor cleaners, polishers, and carpet cleaning equipment.
• Disposes of trash, recyclables and other debris.Removes graffiti.
• Performs furniture set-up and breakdown for meetings and special events; moves furniture, such as desks, desk chairs, mattresses and other furniture.
• Services dispensing machines; activates and deactivates electronic alarm systems; secures facilities.
• Requests cleaning supplies and materials.Maintains well-stocked, clean and organized supply closets and carts.
• Performs minor repairs, which may include replacement of lamp bulbs, or tighten door or window screen hinges, knobs and locks. Replacement of vacuum cleaner belts and minor maintenance.
• Participates in emergency response activities.
• Performs other essential duties and tasks specific to the position.
• Active support for the College's Principles of Community and Principles of Diversity in the performance of job duties.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

Individualmustpossess knowledge,skillsandabilitytobeable tosuccessfully performthe essentialfunctionsof the position, orbeable toexplainordemonstratehow the essentialfunctions will be performed,withorwithout reasonableaccommodation,using some other combinationofskillsandabilities.

• Mustpossess knowledgeof maintenance, use,safe operation, andrepairofcleaningsupplies,toolsandequipment.Must haveknowledgeofcleaning chemicals.Must haveknowledgeofsafe working methodsandprocedures.
• Requires abilitytolearn properuse offire extinguishers.
• Mustbeable to stand,walk,bend,climb, push, pull,stoop, twist, stretch, lift up to 50 pounds,withteam lift orwith materialhandlingequipment.
• Climb laddersup10 feet withassistance and up toeight feet unassistedandbeable toworkonfeetforprolonged periodsof time.
• Mustbeable toeffectivelyandefficientlyclean andmaintainanassignedareawithinapredeterminedtimeschedule.
• Mustbeable tounderstandand carry out oral andwrittendirections in the Englishlanguage.
• Mustbeable toestablishandmaintain cooperative working relationships.
• Must haveabilitytowork well without continuoussupervision.
• Must wearuniformsandsafety equipmentasrequired.

QUALIFICATION STANDARDS:

EDUCATION&EXPERIENCE:

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school or any combination of education, training or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and ability to perform the job.Minimum of two years of paid employment experience in custodial or building maintenance assignments.

Employees in the Facilities department will be issued and must wear uniforms while performing the job.

Position requires employee to work rotational weekends and special weekend events as required by the College.

LICENSES / CERTIFICATES:

May require a valid U.S. driver's license and maintain a driving record acceptable to the Colleges' insurance carrier.

OTHER:

HOURS&CLASSIFICATION AND STATUS:

This is a regular, full-time, 12-month, non-exempt level position.Benefits-eligible.

The scheduled hours for this position are Monday-Friday 8 am-4:30 pm. Hours may vary due to the needs of the College or department.

Hourly rate range: $19.00-$20.00. The hourly rate of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty, and training.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

None.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.The noise level in the work environment is quiet to moderate.

Physical and Mental Requirements

Ability to maintain good concentration level while dealing with interruptions; attention to details with emphasis on accuracy; capable of giving, receiving, and analyzing information, formulating work plans, and articulating goals and action plans.

Sitting in a normal seated position for extended periods of time.Reaching and extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction.Finger dexterity required to manipulate objects with fingers rather than the whole hand(s), or arm(s), for example, using a keyboard.Communication skills using the spoken word. Ability to see within normal parameters.Ability to hear within normal parameters.Ability to bend and stoop, for example, to file.Ability to move about.Ability to lift and carry short distances up to 20 pounds, for example to lift or move office supplies, files, books and packages.

At-Will Employment

Regular employment at the College is for no specified period of time; conditions and status of employment (hours, pay, title, duties, etc.) are subject to change at any time.Scripps College is an At-Will employer.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.