Job Description

The University of New Haven, founded on the Yale campus in 1920, is a private, coeducational university that has been recognized by The Princeton Review and U.S. News & World Report for academic excellence. Located between New York City and Boston in the shoreline city of West Haven, the University is a diverse and vibrant community of nearly 7,000 students from across the globe.

Within the University of New Haven’s colleges and schools, students immerse themselves in a transformative, career-focused education across engineering, health sciences and healthcare, business, law enforcement and public service, the liberal arts and sciences, and the fine arts.

More than 100 academic programs are offered, all grounded in a longstanding commitment to collaborative, interdisciplinary, project-based learning. The University of New Haven ranks among the top universities in the Northeast and boasts nationally ranked programs in a number of majors across business, criminal justice, health sciences, engineering, cybersecurity, forensic science, and the liberal arts and sciences.

Here, the experience of learning is both personal and pragmatic, guided by a distinguished faculty who care deeply about individual student success. As leaders in their fields, faculty members provide the inspiration and recognition needed for students to fulfill their potential and succeed at whatever they choose to do.

Under the leadership of President Steven H. Kaplan, who was named the sixth president in 2004, the University has experienced significant growth — both in enrollment and in the expansion of the University’s West Haven campus. Full-time undergraduate enrollment has more than doubled, and first-year applications have nearly quadrupled.

Over the last decade, the University has completed more than $300 million in major capital projects while launching 26 new academic programs. The University has also added campuses in Tuscany, Italy, and Orange, Conn.

For more background on the University of New Haven please visit: www.newhaven.edu

The University of New Haven: Campus tour given by students and an overview message from President Steve Kaplan.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

Employee performs custodial duties, minor maintenance and other miscellaneous duties necessary to maintain the cleanliness, orderliness, appearance, sanitation and safety of university buildings and facilities both inside and outside. Work involves varied cleaning tasks, some of which may require heavy lifting. Assigned areas may include offices, classrooms, laboratories, residence halls rooms, meeting rooms, lounge areas, art gallery, auditorium, gymnasium, fitness center, and all corridors, hallways, and stairwells. Must be able to perform physical activities and work under inclement weather conditions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Clean, care and maintain buildings and facilities up to the standards and requirements set by the University of New Haven.
• Performs routine and comprehensive custodial maintenance of assigned facilities including, but not limited to:

Vacuum

Sweep/Dust

Wet mop

Strip/Wax -floors

Wax/Polish Furniture

Carpet Care/Extraction

Spot Removal

Window Cleaning

Rest Room Cleaning

Trash Removal

Recycling Removal

Litter Removal

• Cleans & disinfects restrooms, locker rooms, health centers, and other facilities and restock with adequate supplies.
• Handles all custodial equipment, materials and supplies in a safe and responsible manor to accomplish routine and comprehensive custodial operations.
• Strip, clean, buff and apply floor sealer and floor finisher to various types of hard floor surfaces using proper chemicals, supplies, equipment, and required safety gear in a safe and responsible manner.
• Spot clean and/or shampoo rugs, carpets, and furniture using proper chemicals, supplies, equipment, and required safety gear in a safe and responsible manner.
• Wash/clean accessible, interior and exterior windows, blinds, vents and screens which may require the use of ladders.
• Collects and properly disposes of recycling materials, empties bins and collection containers into proper recycling facilities.
• Maintains walks, common areas, entryways and areas surrounding assigned building by emptying trash, picking up litter, emptying cigarette butt containers, removing gum, and sweeping and washing concrete areas as needed.
• Maintains storage areas and cleaning equipment, materials and supplies in a clean, safe and orderly manner.
• Communicates and documents all facility repairs, equipment repairs, daily work status and work orders to supervisor.
• Observes safety standards and practices and reports all safety hazards to supervisor.
• Move furniture to prepare for cleaning, and event set-up and breakdown as needed.
• Work scheduled overtime, special events and be on call for emergencies.
• Shovel and remove snow and ice from designated areas as needed.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to perform strenuous activities, including but not limited to walking, bending, standing, stooping, climbing stairs and ladders. Incumbent must also be able to lift and/or move items up to 60 pounds.

Qualifications

• Three (3) years of Custodial experience is preferred, experience in a school, college or university is a plus.
• Knowledge of standard cleaning procedures, chemicals, products and equipment

• Must be able to drive and hold a valid CT state driver’s license.
• Must be able to use all necessary tools and equipment in a safe and proper manner.
• Perform duties in adherence to training standards and supervisory directives.
• Effectively communicate in English both orally and in writing.
• Ability to read and understand Safety Data Sheets, instructions, manuals, signs, posters and product labels.

• Must be able to maintain acceptable work habits including but not limited to punctuality and regular and reliable attendance and observation of break and lunch times.
• Must work effectively with people from a variety of culturally diverse backgrounds.
• Must be able to work independently and in a collaborative manner with peers.
• Must have superior customer service skills and ability to communicate in a professional, courteous, timely and effective manner to internal and external customers.
• Must maintain a neat, clean professional appearance.
• Must maintain a neat and clean work area.

Application Instructions

If you have the qualifications we are looking for and are interested in working for an institution where the experience of learning is both personal and pragmatic and one that is guided by a distinguished faculty who care deeply about individual student success, we want to hear from you! Please submit a cover letter, resume, and three references, all of which will remain confidential to http://apply.interfolio.com/111219.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

University of New Haven shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.

NOTICE The University of New Haven’s Annual Security and the Annual Fire Safety Report is available for public review and inspection. The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) is a federal law that requires all colleges and universities to annually disclose information about crime on and around their campuses.

The report is available here: Annual Clery Act Report

A paper copy will be provided upon request. Requests can be made to the Department of Public Safety at 203-932-7013.