GCU - Janitor/Porter

Grand Canyon University!  One of Arizona’s leading institutions of higher learning. Located in the Valley of Sun in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, GCU is a regionally accredited, private, nondenominational Christian University. 

GCU Facilities manages and services all university-owned property. By the development and maintenance of the GCU campus and surrounding areas, the GCU Facilities team aims to support and ensure the accomplishment of the university’s mission. By working creatively and collaboratively, the Facilities team fulfills the needs of the university by successfully managing resources while delivering excellent customer service.

GCU’s facilities department is currently seeking a full time Janitor/Porter Member. The Janitor/Porter maintain exterior grounds cleanliness by picking up noticeable trash while moving around campus as part of the overall customer service of the facilities department.

Schedule:

Mon-Fri 8am-4pm

Pay:

$14.85

What you will do:

• Clean rooms, hallways, lobbies, lounges, rest rooms, corridors, elevators, stairways, locker rooms and other work areas.
• Polish equipment, furniture, elevator doors, railings, etc. as necessary.
• Vacuum all rugs and carpeted areas in offices, lobbies, corridors and the like.
• Maintain tiled or hard floor with wet mop and utilize floor scrubber/polisher as needed or assigned.
• Empty wastebaskets, empties recycling materials and transports collected trash and waste to the appropriate disposal areas/dumpsters; ensures trash cans used to collect and transport trash and recyclables are kept clean.
• Dust furniture, file cabinets, paneling, windowsills, other equipment, printers, faxes, telephones, picture frames/wall hangings including magazine racks, air conditioning registers, wall grills or other ventilating louvers such ceiling air conditioning diffusers, and other exterior surfaces such as light fixtures.
• Service, clean and supply restrooms.
• If assigned to non-office space, such as labs, classroom, or gym, handle all cleaning tasks from the cleaning checklist.
• Adhere to all OSHA guidelines, wearing of PPE and handling of all cleaning chemicals.  Always follow safety guidelines.
• When working the night shift, ensures the buildings are secured and locked after cleaning and notifies public safety.  Notify public safety or lead/supervisor of any suspicious situations, lost valuables, etc.
• Cleans exterior of building as assigned which may include light fixtures, glass doors, sweeping of entranceway
• Clean outside furniture as assigned
• Clean ground floor interior and exterior windows as assigned.
• Assist with setting up or tearing down of special event seating or other equipment
• Perform cleaning and disinfecting areas contaminated with bloodborne pathogens or other potentially infectious materials according to established protocols using specialty equipment, cleaning solutions and disinfectants to prevent the spread of disease as assigned. 
• Other duties as assigned.

What you need:

• High School degree or equivalent required.
• Minimum 6 months of related commercial cleaning experience, or similar work experience.
• Must successfully pass a background check.
• Must be able to follow routine checklists.
• Must be able to understand and follow verbal and/or written English language instruction from Leads, Supervisors or Managers.
• Must have the physical ability to perform all tasks.
• Must be willing to work assigned shift.
• Must be punctual for shift start and maintain reliable attendance.
• Ability to learn and understand how to properly use and handle various commercial cleaning chemicals and solvents and other specialty cleaning tools/equipment. Example:  power washer, window cleaning tools, etc.
• Willing to comply with OSHA/safety requirements.

Why work at GCU?

• Exceptional workplace benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, a 401K savings plan.
• Generous time off plan and 11 paid holidays
• Paid time off to volunteer in the community or at GCU sponsored events.
• Free covered parking
• We also offer full-time employees, their spouses, and dependent children an Education Tuition Discount Program
• Free on-site gyms at all our office locations