Nau Seasonal Jobs (NOW HIRING)

• This position is an on-site position which requires the incumbent to complete their work primarily at an NAU site, campus, or facility with or without accommodation. Opportunities for remote work are rare.
• This position is posted as Part-Time Temp Custodian - Housing (6am till 10am –Monday through Friday and potentially weekends), which is a working title. The NAU system title for this position is Part-Time Temp.

The Northern Arizona University Facility Services Custodial Department is currently hiring Part-Time Temp Custodians in Housing. The Custodial Department’s goal is to provide a clean, attractive and healthy learning environment. University employees are responsible for maintaining the highest ethical standards of conduct and are expected to practice professionalism, integrity, trustworthiness, respect, stewardship, compliance, confidentiality, and respect to maintain a safe and trusting environment.

The Custodian position reports to a Custodial Assistant Manager and performs vital custodial maintenance duties including emptying trash and recycle, dusting, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, extracting carpets, cleaning and restocking restrooms, and finishing and buffing floors to maintain a clean environment within the University. The successful candidate will be required to work 6am till 10am –Monday through Friday and potentially weekends if applicant is available. Employees clean in areas/buildings as assigned, which may change based on business need.

75% Cleaning -

• Cleans campus living areas including hallways, lobbies, computer rooms and or offices of assigned buildings on the University campus.
• Sweeps, mops, polishes, strips and waxes floors in rooms and halls.
• Dusts and/or polishes furniture, blinds, and equipment.
• Cleans restrooms and fills dispensers.
• Vacuums, spot cleans and/or extracts rugs, carpets, and furniture using commercial vacuum cleaners and carpet extraction equipment.
• Initiates work orders for repair/maintenance.
• Reports malfunctions of bathroom fixtures, light fixtures and/or damages to room and hall furnishings to a supervisor.
• Stocks area with appropriate supplies.
• Requests supplies from supervisor for restocking in their area.
• Locks and unlocks doors as directed.
• Moves furniture, equipment or fixtures as required.
• Washes windows and other glass as required.
• Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
• Empties trash receptacles and bags trash for proper disposal; may change light bulbs as directed; ensures doors are locked after cleaning areas.
• Observe all departmental/university safety rules, policies and regulations related to the efficient and safe performance of job duties. 

20% Seasonal -

• Blitz style detail and project cleaning as assigned.
• Shovel and remove snow and ice from designated areas such as sidewalks, and entryways as required. 

5% Other -

• Other duties as assigned. 

• High school degree

*A combination of related education, experience, and training may be used as an equivalent to the above Minimum Qualifications.

• One year custodial experience

• Knowledge of cleaning equipment, products, techniques and standards.
• Knowledge of equipment and materials usage and maintenance.
• Knowledge of precautionary and safety procedures.
• Develops and maintains good working relationships.
• Balancing competing priorities.
• Basic computer skills to be able to record time.
• Communicates effectively.
• Exercises good judgment and professionalism in a fast-paced setting.
• Use hand and power tools; safely use cleaning equipment and supplies.

Essential Physical Requirements

• Heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects up to 50 pounds.
• Work in an environment having some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.
• Moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.

• Hourly rate is $18.50. 

Northern Arizona University requires satisfactory results for the following: a criminal background investigation, an employment history verification and a degree verification (in some cases) prior to employment. You may also be required to complete a fingerprint background check. Also, as an employer in the state of Arizona, NAU is required to participate in the federal E-Verify program that assists employers with verifying new employees' right to work in the United States.

This position has been identified as a safety/security sensitive position. Therefore, per AZ Revised Statute, Northern Arizona University requires satisfactory results for the following: a criminal background investigation, employment history investigation, degree verification (in some cases) and fingerprinting. If you are applying for a job that requires a CDL, you will be required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse and adhere to the clearinghouse requirements.

Each year Northern Arizona University releases an Annual Security Report. The report is a result of a federal law known as the Clery Act. The report includes Clery reportable crime statistics for the three most recent completed calendar years and discloses procedures, practices and programs NAU uses to keep students and employees safe including how to report crimes or other emergencies occurring on campus. In addition, the Fire Safety Report is combined with the Annual Security Report for the NAU Flagstaff Mountain Campus as this campus has on-campus student housing. This report discloses fire safety policies and procedures related to on-campus student housing and statistics for fires that occurred in those facilities. If you would like a free paper copy of the report, please contact the NAUPD Records Department at (928) 523-8884 or by visiting the department at 525 E. Pine Knoll Drive in Flagstaff.

Northern Arizona University will not provide any U.S. immigration support or sponsorship for this position.

Northern Arizona University welcomes applications from U.S. citizens, U.S. permanent residents, and individuals who already hold valid authorization to work in the United States or who may qualify for a change of status within the United States under current USCIS regulations. NAU is unable to initiate new employment-based visa sponsorships that require payment of the federal H-1B supplemental fee including for candidates residing outside the United States.

To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply" button on this page. You must submit your application by midnight of the application deadline.
If you are an individual with a disability and need reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process, please contact the Disability Resources Office at 928-523-8773, DR@nau.edu, or PO Box 5633, Flagstaff AZ 86011.