Custodian

Summary

The custodian is responsible for the cleaning and housekeeping duties at designated TNDC sites.

Essential Duties

• Maintain the general cleanliness of the building interior and exterior and adhere to the cleaning schedule for all the properties assigned.
• Sweep and mop floors.
• Maintain trash removal systems including rotation of garbage receptacles and recycling.
• Clean and vacuum hallways, common areas, sidewalks and individual units as necessary.
• Attend required TNDC meetings.
• Follow TNDC safety policies and procedures at all times.
• Wet, dust and clean windows.
• "Bag & Tag" former resident belongings in vacant units.
• Identify and report any problems in regards to maintenance, health, safety or security of the property to the General Manager.
• Follow a schedule of preventative maintenance and perform additional cleaning and maintenance duties as needed.
• Notify the General Manager or Maintenance Lead of any needed supplies or equipment.
• Assist building maintenance staff with light maintenance projects.
• Patch and paint walls as assigned.
• Respond to building emergencies on after-hours on-call schedule.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Skills

• Ability, willingness and sensitivity to work with a diverse, low-income population.
• Sound judgment and good assessment skills.
• Maturity, honesty, dependability, initiative and follow-through.
• Ability and willingness to follow directions.
• Ability and willingness to respond tactfully under pressure: cope under stress.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to perform medium to heavy work involving sitting, standing, walking, lifting up to 75 pounds and climbing ladders and stairs.
• Ability to use a variety of hand and power tools and equipment necessary to perform janitorial work.
• Ability to operate a variety of cleaning equipment.
• Ability to move objects, occasionally requiring exertion of considerable force.
• Ability to coordinate eyes, hands and fingers in performing janitorial tasks.
• Visual acuity necessary to perform and inspect work and review work orders.
• Hearing acuity sufficient to use telephone and communicate with other staff.

Mathematical Ability:

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide.

Judgment and Reasoning Ability:

• Ability to judge situations where supervisor's involvement is needed.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to repetitive tasks.

Language and Communication Ability:

• Ability to comprehend and correctly use logs, work orders, timesheets, etc.
• Ability to comprehend resident handbook and employee manuals.
• Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers and staff at all levels, residents, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to adapt to changes in policy, methods, operations, etc. as they apply to property management operations and activities.

Environmental Adaptability:

• Ability to work in an office environment and in and outside a variety of residential buildings.
• Ability to work under hot and cold conditions.
• Ability to work under conditions of moderate noise.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to lift 75 pounds.
• Knowledge of custodial practices and procedures including sanitation and universal precautions.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1 year of janitorial experience.
• Second language capacity.

Pay

$23/hr

Schedule

Saturday-Wednesday; 8:00 am-4:30 pm