Janitor (58279)
Phoenix House · Wainscott, NY · 2 wk ago
ManagementFull-time
About the Role
Perform a full range of custodial duties related to the cleaning of an adolescent residential substance abuse treatment facility. Act as a role model for patients and remain alert to unusual activities, reporting them to management in a timely manner.
Responsibilities
- Clean and sanitize restroom facilities and fixtures including sinks, urinals, and toilets; wash windows, mirrors, and walls; clean and sanitize showers as assigned; replenish supplies in the restrooms.
- Sweep, vacuum, mop, wax, strip, and polish floors.
- Dust and polish furniture, woodwork, fixtures, and equipment; clean desks and counter tops.
- Empty, clean, and sanitize waste receptacles; pick up papers and other debris.
- Move and arrange furniture and equipment and set up rooms for conferences and meetings.
- Replace lights and adjust shades and blinds.
- Regulate ventilation and temperature; clean air vents as required.
- Identify and report building maintenance needs in assigned buildings and facilities.
- Monitor building security and safety by being alert to and reporting any unusual activities, locking doors after operating hours, and checking electrical appliance use to ensure no hazards are created.
- Notify managers concerning the need for major repairs or additions to building operating systems.
- Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.
Competencies
- Ethical Practices
- Judgment
- Professional Boundaries
- Problem Solving
- Communication
- Teamwork
Requirements
- High School Diploma or G.E.D. required.
- Minimum of one year of experience in a custodial role.
Work Environment
This job operates in an indoor office environment. Routinely uses standard cleaning equipment such as vacuums, mops, wax, polish, and cleaning solutions.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.
- Regularly required to walk, stoop, kneel, or crouch.
- Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- Use tools or controls; reach with hands and arms.
- Talk or hear.