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POSITION OBJECTIVE  Working under general supervisor, performs a variety of procedures in the maintenance of carpet, hard floor care, soft/rubber floor care, and upholstery cleaning/sanitizing. Ensure that the equipment is kept in top working condition, that chemicals and facilities are maintained in a safe and sanitary condition. The standard work shift is 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. Monday through Friday working a 40-hour workweek. Work shift times may be switched if needed. Call-ins, overtime and emergency hours may be required. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS  1. Perform such functions as inspecting and identifying various types of carpet, materials, stains, defects and conditions. Perform daily maintenance on truck-mounted carpet cleaning system (White Magic). Maintains daily preventive maintenance logs. Ensure that proper methods of cleaning/ repairs are applied. Properly use truck mounted carpet cleaning system or portable heat extraction units on carpeting and upholstery to insure proper cleaning of carpets/fabrics. Operate equipment such as vacuum cleaners, pile lifters, high powered and electric carpet cleaning equipment, and upholstery tools. Handle and use of solvents, detergents, degreasers and other sanitizing materials and chemicals to treat the carpet/ fabrics prior to and following cleaning. Ensure that all university safety procedures are followed within the cleaning group. Follow university safety procedures; use appropriate safety gear; use caution when mixing chemicals and operating electrical equipment; immediately report any accidents and injuries to supervisor. (45%) 2. Perform floor restoration on vinyl composite tile, terrazzo and all other hard floor surfaces. Ensure that proper methods of floor restoration are applied. Operate pressure sprayers, air movers, wet vacuums, auto-scrubbers, standard buffers and high-speed burnishers. Ensure that all university safety procedures are followed within the cleaning group. Follow University safety procedures; use appropriate safety gear; use caution when mixing chemicals and operating electrical equipment; immediately report any accidents and injuries to supervisor. (45%) 3. Perform various tasks requiring bending, stooping, lifting and carrying of such things as supplies, equipment, furnishing, etc. Keep track of all equipment assigned. Ensure that equipment is maintained in proper condition, and promptly turn equipment in for repair when needed. Report malfunctioning or non-functioning equipment, safety hazards, carpet and furniture repairs to the supervisor. Assist supervisor to plan and prioritize the daily workload in the assigned buildings. Communicate daily with supervisor to report achievements, progress and problems. Actively seek out and suggest improvements to operations. During the course of the daily work shift, report any quality control issues or problems identified in the building to the Supervisor, and if possible make appropriate recommendations to solve the matter. Recognize when assistance, training, and direction are needed so that work objectives are accomplished in a safe, complete, efficient, and timely manner. Alert the supervisor to these situations, and assist as needed. Assist coworkers in other areas and buildings when necessary; assist security and maintenance staff during emergencies. Identify and promptly report problems requiring Security or Maintenance assistance to supervisor. Cooperate with Security at all times, and assist as needed in emergencies. May need to perform bio-hazardous cleanups. (10%) NONESSENTIAL FUNCITONS  Duties not restricted to those mentioned. May be assigned to other duties as required. (<1%) CONTACTS  Department: Daily contact with co-workers to exchange information  University: Occasional contact with university staff to exchange information.  External: Occasional contact with outside vendors for training with new equipment or new procedures to do