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Claremont, California, United States
Onsite
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Job Posting Location:
Claremont, CA
Job Posting Title:
Building AttendantJob Description:
ABOUT POMONA COLLEGE: Located near Los Angeles, California, Pomona College is widely regarded as one of the nation's premier liberal arts colleges. Established in 1887, Pomona College is known for small classes, a challenging curriculum, close relationships between students and faculty, and a range of student research and leadership opportunities. Pomona is a member of The Claremont Colleges.
JOB PURPOSE: The Building Attendant performs routine and non-routine duties related to the housekeeping operations at the College. This position participates in the set-up and breakdown for special events, moves furniture, and maintains facilities in clean, orderly, and safe conditions. The Building Attendant also performs a variety of cleaning tasks requiring physical fitness, safe working methods, and knowledge of cleaning chemicals, supplies, tools and equipment and how they are safely and effectively used in practice. The Building Attendant assigned to Inventory and Supplies responsibilities ensures that all cleaning materials are picked up, sanitized and delivered to buildings around the campus.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Reporting directly to the Area Manager Building Attendant (Evening, Residential, or Academic), the Building Attendant performs the following essential duties and responsibilities:
1. Clean offices, classrooms, science facilities, lecture halls, athletic facilities, rest rooms, and residential quarters
2. Set-up and break-down furniture for meetings and special events.
3. Move furniture (e.g., desks, desk chairs, mattresses, and other large items) per request by students and staff.
4. Service dispensing machines periodically.
5. Secure facilities and activate, deactivate electronic alarm systems.
6. Maintain a well-stocked and organized supply closets and carts and request cleaning supplies and materials when necessary.
7. Perform minor repairs, including minor plumbing, mechanical or electrical repairs (e.g., replace washers in simple basin faucets, and tighten door or window hinges, knobs, and locks).
8. Participate in the implementation of the College’s Emergency Management Plan and training related to Facilities & Campus Services.
9. Respond to emergency requests when requested, (e.g., turn off water and gas and other appropriate actions).
10. The Building Attendant assigned to Inventory and Supplies duty performs the above functions as required in addition to the functions below:
11. Coordinate special projects/tasks and provide assistance as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND CRITICAL SKILLS: The Building Attendant must possess the knowledge, skills and abilities to be able to successfully perform the essential functions of the position or be able to demonstrate how the essential functions will be performed, with or without reasonable accommodation, using other skills and abilities not listed below.
1. Deploy professional skills in custodial or building maintenance, in collaboration with colleagues to best promote the College’s strategic interests.
2. Knowledge of safe working methods and procedures in custodial or building maintenance, including;
3. Demonstrated effectiveness and clarity of verbal and written communication with excellent interpersonal communication and phone manners. Must work with people from a wide variety of backgrounds.
4. Able to handle multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and work both independently and as a collaborative member of the College in support of the College’s strategic vision and the division’s annual goals with a high standard of integrity and ethics.
5. Must have exceptional organizational and time management skills to complete work with accuracy and attention to detail.
REQUIRED HOURS: This full-time position requires scheduling flexibility based on the operational needs of the College. Work hours for this full-time position may vary based on operational needs. Shifts may begin as early as 5:00 a.m. and as late as 3:30 p.m., candidates are assigned to a consistent, designated shift schedule upon hire. Overtime, holiday, weekend, and evening hours will be required.
ADDITIONAL POSITION DETAILS: This is a regular, full-time, non-exempt position, benefits eligible. The hourly rate for this role is between $25.00 to $29.00 per hour with a competitive benefits package. The specific factors that the College will consider when offering a salary to an individual will include, but not be limited to: education, training, relevant prior experience, and performance in prior roles. All staff positions are ineligible for visa or permanent resident card sponsorship. As a California employer, Pomona College requires all employees to be residents of California.
Physical Activities:
Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like.
☐ Never ☒ Occasionally ☐ Constantly
Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces.
☐ Never ☒ Occasionally ☐ Constantly
Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
☐ Never ☒ Occasionally ☐ Constantly
Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
☐ Never ☒ Occasionally ☐ Constantly
Adjusting or moving objects up to 30 pounds in all directions.
☐ Never ☒ Occasionally ☐ Constantly
Communicating with others to exchange information.
☐ Never ☒ Occasionally ☐ Constantly
Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
☐ Never ☐ Occasionally ☒ Constantly
Operating machinery and/or power tools.
☐ Never ☒ Occasionally ☐ Constantly
Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment.
☒ Never ☐ Occasionally ☐ Constantly
Assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned.
☐ Never ☐ Occasionally ☒ Constantly
Environmental Conditions
Low temperatures.
☐ Never ☒ Occasionally ☐ Constantly
High temperatures.
☐ Never ☒ Occasionally ☐ Constantly
Outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind.
☐ Never ☒ Occasionally ☐ Constantly
Noisy environments.
☐ Never ☒ Occasionally ☐ Constantly
Hazardous conditions.
☒ Never ☐ Occasionally ☐ Constantly
Poor ventilation.
☐ Never ☒ Occasionally ☐ Constantly
Small and/or enclosed spaces.
☐ Never ☒ Occasionally ☐ Constantly
No adverse environmental conditions expected.
☒ Never ☐ Occasionally ☐ Constantly
Physical Demands
Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.
☐ Never ☒ Occasionally ☐ Constantly
Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds.
☐ Never ☒ Occasionally ☐ Constantly
Medium work that includes moving objects up to 50 pounds.
☐ Never ☒ Occasionally ☐ Constantly
Heavy work that includes moving objects up to 100 pounds or more.
☒ Never ☐ Occasionally ☐ Constantly
ADA/OSHA: This job description defines the essential job duties of this position. The College expects that employees hired for this position can perform the essential functions of this job without imposing risk of substantial harm to the health or safety of themselves or others. It may also include marginal functions, generally defined within Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
DISCLAIMER: This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position. When duties and responsibilities change and develop, the College will review this job description and make changes of business necessity.