The Custodial Services Department is responsible for the cleanliness and attractiveness of all interior areas of the campus, excluding the Residence Halls where housekeeping personnel report directly to the Residence Hall Director. Custodial personnel are assigned to a day shift with most starting at 5:00 AM. Most of the staff are assigned to specific areas and are responsible for the types of routine and special cleaning required by that area. A "Lead Worker" is assigned primarily to perform the duties of custodians who are unable to report to work and, when not required to perform stand-in duties, are responsible for performing special cleaning activities in accordance with a predetermined schedule. An "afternoon roamer" has the main responsibility of covering custodial services for special events in the academic buildings along with scheduled carpet cleaning.