Job Overview

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Compensation

Hourly
Range $14.25 - $17.50
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Tuition Assistance
Life insurance

Job Description

Grand Canyon University (GCU) is a leading private Christian university located in the thriving urban setting of Phoenix, Arizona, often referred to as the Valley of the Sun. Established as an institutionally accredited, nondenominational university, GCU has built a strong reputation for providing quality higher education that integrates rigorous academic programs with a Christ-centered approach. The university serves a diverse student population and offers a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs designed to prepare students for leadership and service in their careers and communities. As one of Arizona's prominent centers of learning, GCU is dedicated to maintaining an engaging campus environment that supports the academic and personal growth of its students, faculty, and staff.

The GCU Facilities department plays a vital role in this mission by managing and servicing all university-owned properties, ensuring the campus and surrounding areas are maintained to the highest standards. The Facilities team is committed to fostering a safe, clean, and welcoming environment that enhances the overall GCU experience. Through collaborative efforts and a creative approach to problem-solving, the team effectively manages the university’s resources and delivers exceptional customer service to students, faculty, and visitors.

The Cleaning Services position at Grand Canyon University is essential to maintaining the cleanliness and upkeep of the campus facilities. This role involves thorough cleaning of various university spaces, including offices, hallways, restrooms, lounges, classrooms, gym areas, and special event spaces. The duties include vacuuming, mopping, dusting, trash removal, polishing surfaces, maintaining floors with specialized equipment, and adhering to safety protocols, including OSHA guidelines and proper handling of cleaning chemicals. Cleaners may also be involved in setting up or tearing down equipment for special events and ensuring exterior cleanliness such as entranceways, windows, and outdoor furniture. This position requires the physical capability to perform repetitive tasks such as standing, walking, lifting, and bending for extended periods during the workday.

Candidates for this role must demonstrate reliability, punctuality, and a willingness to work assigned shifts with dependable attendance. They need the aptitude to understand and follow both verbal and written instructions and must be able to work independently while collaborating with the broader Facilities department. The environment can involve exposure to varying temperatures, equipment noise, and occasional dust, so adapting to these conditions is important. GCU emphasizes safety, requiring employees to comply with all OSHA regulations and wear personal protective equipment when necessary.

Working at Grand Canyon University offers more than just a job; it is an opportunity to contribute to an institution that values community, education, and service. Facilities staff play a critical role in shaping the campus atmosphere that supports student success and university pride. The position is suitable for individuals who have a minimum of six months of related commercial cleaning experience or similar work background and successfully pass a background check. A high school diploma or equivalent is required.

By upholding the highest standards of cleanliness and maintenance, the Cleaner supports the overall mission of Grand Canyon University and helps maintain a professional and attractive campus for all who access it. This role is perfect for those who take pride in their work, enjoy contributing to a team environment, and want to be part of a respected educational institution dedicated to making a positive impact on its community.

Job Requirements

  • High school degree or equivalent
  • Minimum six months of related commercial cleaning experience or similar work experience
  • Must successfully pass a background check
  • Ability to follow routine checklists
  • Ability to understand and follow verbal and/or written English language instruction from Leads, Supervisors or Managers
  • Physical ability to perform all tasks
  • Willingness to work assigned shift
  • Punctuality and reliable attendance
  • Ability to learn and understand how to properly use and handle various commercial cleaning chemicals, solvents and other specialty cleaning tools/equipment
  • Willingness to comply with OSHA/safety requirements

Job Qualifications

  • High school degree or equivalent
  • Minimum six months of related commercial cleaning experience or similar work experience
  • Ability to follow routine checklists
  • Ability to understand and follow verbal and/or written English language instruction from Leads, Supervisors or Managers
  • Physical ability to perform all tasks
  • Willingness to work assigned shift
  • Punctuality and reliable attendance
  • Ability to learn and understand how to properly use and handle various commercial cleaning chemicals, solvents and other specialty cleaning tools/equipment
  • Willingness to comply with OSHA/safety requirements
  • Must successfully pass a background check

Job Duties

  • 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
  • Maintain exterior grounds cleanliness by picking up noticeable trash while moving around campus as part of the overall customer service of the facilities department
  • 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

Job Criteria

Experience

No experience required


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