Newly hired custodians will receive 16 hours of training in green cleaning techniques and requirements. Existing employees will participate in an 8 hour refresher training session on an annual basis. Training will include familiarization with and review of this policy, classroom review, computer-based training and assessment along with hands-on technique assessments. Topics will include: the benefits of going green; green cleaning basics; proper and safe equipment; Right to Know (MSDS) requirements. Practical procedures include what to use where, when, and why, and various cleaning methods.

Custodian – Custodians are knowledgeable of and responsible for the hands-on implementation of the departments green cleaning policy. They will utilize the prescribe equipment, materials and chemicals to insure proper completion of cleaning and assigned duties.

Custodial Coordinator – Custodial Coordinators are knowledgeable of and responsible for overseeing the departments green cleaning policy. Coordinators will train and correct custodians as needed chemical usage, proper equipment use and maintenance. Coordinators will follow up with assigned duties to insure proper cleaning has taken place and to monitor quality of completed tasks.

Manager – Managers are knowledgeable of and responsible for overseeing the proper adherence to the departments green cleaning policy. Managers will coordinate and direct Custodial Coordinators and Custodians to meet the needs of the customer and match them with the resources of the department. Manager will monitor and track supply/chemical/equipment usage.

Performance Metric

The cleaning frequencies and levels of cleanliness are based upon the APPA (Association of Higher Education Facilities Officers) guidelines. These metrics are taken from the APPA publication “Custodial Staffing Guidelines’ which is available by request in the Facilities Management office.

This policy will remain in effect going forward from its inception date of January 1, 2013.