Custodian

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Per an assigned schedule, performs janitorial duties—cleans, sweeps, mops, polishes and disinfects floors; wipes down walls and furniture; cleans and disinfects bathrooms and kitchen areas
• Completes minor repairs including replacing light bulbs, adjusting loose fixtures, and painting/plastering
• Performs refuse duties including dumpster and compactor maintenance, sorting metal, carrying garbage bags to the curb, and preparing items for the facility’s recyclable plan
• Keeps facility entrance clear and free from debris that could cause trips, falls or other hazards
• Affords assistance in checking and as needed, replacing batteries in smoke detectors and carbon monoxide devices to ensure that all are functioning properly
• Maintains a proper level of supplies and materials for areas assigned to ensure the timely and efficient completion of require tasks
• Affords acceptance and movement of deliveries into storage area
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisory staff

Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or GED
• One (1) year of experience working in a residential program serving individuals with mental illness and chemical addictions preferred
• Must stand for extended periods of time and regularly move supplies and materials and must be able to lift items weighing up to forty (40) pounds