- Junior
- Office in Memphis
Position Summary |
The incumbent provides custodial services to ensure a clean, safe environment. Incumbent utilizes cleaning equipment and supplies to carry out essential functions.
Essential Functions |
- Dusts, mops, vacuums, polishes, washes or uses other cleaning procedures to clean all assigned areas. Cleans windows as required.
- Strips, scrubs, waxes, refinishes, sands, polishes floors using buffing machine. Shampoos carpeted floors as assigned.
- Monitors landings, walkways, and patios and provides assistance in grounds care.
- Collects, transports and disposes refuse. Empties refuse containers and relines with disposable bags.
- Replaces disposables such as paper towels, soap, and toilet paper. Stocks supply closet when necessary.
- Unloads freight deliveries.
- Sets up rooms for college functions.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Job Specifications |
Education: High School diploma/equivalent
Experience: This is an entry-level position. 1or more yrs of commercial cleaning experience is required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities |
- Ability to read, write, comprehend and follow written and oral instructions.
- Ability to follow OSHA guidelines.
- Ability to perform mathematical calculations accurately for measuring chemicals and other cleaning supplies.
- Ability to organize tasks and maintain control of workflow.
- Ability to deal with others with courtesy and tact using good verbal communication skills and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Physical and Environmental Demands |
Physical Demands | Frequent standing and walking, lifting, climbing, pushing and pulling. Occasional lifting up to 70 pounds. |
Audible Demands | Use of phone, verbal communication with staff, faculty, students, patients and the general public. |
Visual Demands | Computer use, operation of phone system, reading. |
Environmental Conditions | Work is conducted both indoors and outside with exposure to elements and temperature fluctuations. |
Hazards | Moderate risk of injury or work-related illnesses. |
Reasonable accommodations will be made for some physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodations. | |
Additional Responsibilities/Considerations |
- Employee may operate the following equipment/machinery: vacuum cleaner, buffer, scrubber, and automatic floor care machines.
- Employee may be assigned to work in any SCO facility.
- Employee may be required to work nights and/or weekends based on College activities; availability for on-call service is required.
- Employee may be required to lift up to 70 pounds.
- Employee may be required to hold a valid driver’s license in the state of residency and to be insured or insurable to operate college motor vehicles.
- Employee will wear company-issued uniforms during work hours.
SHIFT FOR THIS POSITION IS 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY.
Southern College of Optometry is committed to preparing future generations of our nation's optometrists to serve diverse patients and communities in the United States and around the world.
SCO does not discriminate on any basis within our educational programs or in our employment practices. Our success as an academic institution requires an ongoing commitment to fostering and accepting an inclusive campus atmosphere because we recognize that each individual deserves to feel included and respected.
