Custodian

Responsibilities

• Follow cleaning schedule as outlined for assigned areas, using established housekeeping procedures.
• Use housekeeping equipment such as mops, buffers, automatic scrubbers, squeegees and vacuums required for the maintenance of floors, walls, carpets and furniture.
• Dry mop, wet mop, all floors in your assigned area daily.
• Disinfect, wax, and buff floors where and when necessary.
• Corners and underneath desks and furniture shall be given special attention.
• Perform emergency housekeeping where accidents occur.
• Empty, clean and reline waste receptacles.
• Straighten or rearrange furniture as directed.
• Inspect equipment for wear and defects and report to Supervisor.
• Clean stairwells, entrances and exits at least weekly.
• May do some exterior work such as removing litter.
• Vacuum and shampoo carpeting and rugs when requested.
• Perform cleaning duties in office building careful as to not interfere with tenant daily duties.
• Dust blinds, furniture, woodwork, flat surfaces in the building.
• Strip, scrub and re-wax floors when requested by your Supervisor.
• Clean and sanitize restroom areas, restock supplies and disinfect surfaces.
• Exercise extreme care to avoid conditions that could cause accidental injury to anyone in your work area immediately.
• Wash windows and clean blinds.
• Be available for evening work, occasional weekend work required.
• Keep janitor closets and equipment clean and in good order; economical use of supplies.
• Keep poisonous compounds locked.
• Report supply and equipment needs to Supervisor.
• Keep hose in janitor sink tied up at all times.
• Possess a basic understanding of departmental inter-relationships concerned with the restorative programs and achievement of the Tenants and Customers highest level of functioning.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

• Two (2) or more years of experience in custodial work.
• English Communication Proficiency.
• Organizational Skills.
• Technical Capacity.
• Thoroughness.
• Time Management.