Job Details

Workplace Culture

NAU aims to be the nation's preeminent engine of opportunity, vehicle of economic mobility, and driver of social impact by delivering equitable postsecondary value in Arizona and beyond.

Special Information

• This position is an on-site position which requires the incumbent to complete their work primarilyat an NAU site, campus, or facility with or without accommodation. Opportunities for remote work are rare.
• Employees of Facility Services are considered essential staff and must report to work when the university is closed for emergencies. This position is required to participate in on-call, call back duties and snow removal, which can include days, nights, weekends, and holidays. Under established circumstances will respond to emergency dispatch calls within set timeframes in Administrative or Campus Living buildings.
• Heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects up to 50 pounds.
• Work in an environment having some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.
• Moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.

Job Description

Northern Arizona University Facility Services: Custodial Shop is currently hiring TWO (2) full time benefit eligibleCustodians - Housing.Custodians report to a Custodial Assistant Manager andperform vital custodial maintenance duties including dusting, mopping, finishing and buffing floors, vacuuming and shampooing carpets, cleaning and restocking restrooms to maintain a clean environment within the University. University employees are responsible for maintaining the highest ethical standards of conduct and are expected to practice integrity, trustworthiness, respect, stewardship, compliance, confidentiality, and respect to maintain a safe and trusting environment.

The successful candidate will be required to work 6:00am to 3:00pm - Monday through Friday and weekends on a rotating basis . Employees work in areas/buildings as assigned, which may change based on business need.

University employees are responsible for maintaining the highest ethical standards of conduct and are expected to practice professionalism, integrity, trustworthiness, respect, stewardship, compliance, confidentiality, and respect to maintain a safe and trusting environment.

Cleaning and Communication - 80%

• Cleans classrooms, residence halls, hallways, lobbies, lab rooms and or offices of assigned buildings on the University campus.
• Sweeps, mops, polishes, strips and waxes floors in rooms and halls.
• Dusts and/or polishes furniture, blinds, and equipment.
• Cleans restrooms and fills dispensers.
• Vacuums, spot cleans and/or shampoos rugs, carpets, and furniture using commercial vacuum cleaners and shampooing equipment (carpet extraction equipment).
• Initiates work orders for repair/maintenance. Reports malfunctions of bathroom fixtures, light fixtures and/or damages to room and hall furnishings to a supervisor.
• Stocks area with appropriate supplies.
• Requests supplies from supervisor for restocking in their area
• Locks and unlocks doors as directed.
• Moves furniture, equipment or fixtures as required.
• Washes windows and other glass as required
• Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
• Empties trash receptacles and bags trash for proper disposal; may change light bulbs as directed; ensures doors are locked after cleaning areas.
• Observe all departmental/university safety rules, policies and regulations related to the efficient and safe performance of job duties.

Seasonal - 15%

• Blitz style detail and project cleaning as assigned.
• Shovel and remove snow and ice from designated areas such as sidewalks, and entryways as required.

Other - 5%

• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• None required.

Preferred Qualifications

• High School Diploma.
• One year of cleaning experience.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Knowledge

• Knowledge of cleaning equipment, products, techniques and standards.
• Knowledge of equipment and materials usage and maintenance.
• Knowledge of precautionary and safety procedures.

Skills

• Develops and maintains good working relationships.
• Balancing competing priorities.
• Basic computer skills to be able to record time.

Abilities

• Communicates effectively.
• Exercises good judgment and professionalism in a fast-paced setting.
• Use hand and power tools; safely use cleaning equipment and supplies.
• Promotes a diverse, inclusive environment.

Background Information

This position has been identified as a safety/security sensitive position. Therefore, per AZ Revised Statute, Northern Arizona University requires satisfactory results for the following: a criminal background investigation, employment history investigation, degree verification (in some cases) and fingerprinting.If you are applying for a job that requires a CDL, you will be required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse and adhere to the clearinghouse requirements.Additionally, as an employer in the state of Arizona, NAU is required to participate in the federal E-Verify program that assists employers with verifying new employees' right to work in the United States.Finally, each year Northern Arizona University releases an Annual Security Report . The report is a result of a federal law known as the Clery Act. The report includes Clery reportable crime statistics for the three most recent completed calendar years and discloses procedures, practices and programs NAU uses to keep students and employees safe including how to report crimes or other emergencies occurring on campus. In addition, the Fire Safety Report is combined with the Annual Security Report for the NAU Flagstaff Mountain Campus as this campushason-campus student housing. This report discloses fire safety policies and procedures related to on-campus student housing and statistics for fires that occurred in those facilities.If you would like a free paper copy of the report, please contact the NAUPD Records Department at (928) ###-#### or by visiting the department at 525 E. Pine Knoll Drive in Flagstaff.

Salary

Salary range begins at $38,628. Annual salarycommensurate with candidate's qualifications and relatedexperience.

FLSA Status

This position is non-exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The incumbent is eligible for overtime pay or compensatory time according to University policy. Further, the employee must submit timesheets that accurately reflect all hours worked.

Benefits

This is a Classified Staff (CLS) position. NAU offers an excellent benefit package including generous health, dental and vision insurance; participation in the Arizona State Retirement System; paid vacation and 10 holidays per year; and tuition reduction for employees and qualified dependents. More information on benefits at NAU is available on the Human Resources benefits website . Classified Staff employees are in a probationary status for their first six months at NAU.NAU is a tobacco and smoke-free campus.Employees offered a position will be eligible for state health plans (including NAU's BCBS Plan). New employees are eligible for benefits on the first day of the pay period following their enrollment, after their employment date. Employees will have 31 days from their start date to enroll in benefits. Additionally, new employees will begin participating in the Arizona State Retirement System, and the long-term disability coverage that accompanies it, on the first of the pay period following 6 months after the new employee's start date.

Learning and Development

Your career at Northern Arizona University includes the opportunity for professional development. New employee on-boarding training includes courses to be completed within the first 30 days.

Immigration Suppt/Sponsorship

NAU will not provide any U.S. immigration support or sponsorship for this position.

Application Deadline

November 4, 2024 at 11:59 p.m.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply" button on this page. You must submit your application by clicking on the "Submit" button by midnight of the application deadline. If you need assistance completing your application there are instructions available on the Human Resources website or in person in the Human Resources Department located in Building 91 on the NAU Campus - on the corner of Beaver and DuPont Streets.

If you are an individual with a disability and need reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process, please contact theDisability Resources Office at928-###-####, ...@nau.edu , or PO Box 5633, Flagstaff AZ 86011.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Northern Arizona University is a committed Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. NAU is responsive to the needs of dual career couples.

Know Your Rights Poster

NAU is an Employer of National Service. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other National Service alumni are encouraged to apply.