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Custodian, Steinberg Conference Center
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Custodian, Steinberg Conference Center
Job Description Summary
The Division of Facilities and Real Estate Services (FRES) provides the expertise, business process, policies and standards required to plan, design, construct, operate, maintain and renew the physical assets of the University, excluding the health system. In addition, the Division, comprised of approximately five Departments, is responsible for the strategic planning, management and operation of non-academic University property, and collaborating with the neighborhood to create a safe and economically vibrant destination. With close to 12M square feet of space, FRES maintains 186 buildings on a campus of 276 acres, completes over 60,000 maintenance requests per year, and starts approximately 250 projects a year. FRES is comprised of the following Departments: Administration, Office of the University Architect, Design and Construction, Real Estate, Operations, and Maintenance.
The University of Pennsylvania is implementing a campus transformation entitled Penn Connects (http://www.pennconnects.upenn.edu). This comprehensive, award winning effort is expanding the campus over the next 20 years, including the construction of new academic research and recreational facilities. In addition, the University has secured $300M in Century Bond funding and continues to upgrade existing facilities over the coming years. https://www.facilities.upenn.edu/
Job Description
Job Description
The successful candidate will be considered essential personnel and must be able to provide daily cleaning, restocking, sanitizing & disinfecting to all assigned areas. Assigned areas can include but are not limited to classrooms, restrooms, labs, athletic facilities, offices, student living space, kitchens, clinics, and exterior spaces, which can include snow removal. This position is responsible for providing interim and restorative floor care across the campus. Must have the capability to lift and/or move equipment and supplies up to fifty (50) pounds daily. You will be required to perform additional projects as assigned and be compliant with all safety protocols. You must be able to communicate on a regular basis with the building occupants in your assigned area and provide feedback to your manager. In order to be considered, the candidate is required to fully complete the application, which must include all work experience. Steinberg Conference Center Candidates must have a minimum of 2 years of hotel housekeeping experience, full availability to work…