About the Role

As the Custodian, you will impact the lives of residents through cleanliness and servicing of assigned area, care of cleaning equipment; efficient expenditures of soaps, waxes, polishes, and similar supplies. This position combines aspects of housekeeping, maintenance, and custodial functions.

What You'll Do
As a member of our team, you will have an impact on our clients through accomplishment of the following responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day housekeeping functions of assigned areas in accordance with daily work assignments.
• Coordinate daily housekeeping services with nursing services when performing routine cleaning assignments in resident living and/or recreational areas.
• Clean/polish furnishings, fixtures, ledges, room heating/cooling units, etc. in residents' rooms, recreational areas, etc. daily.
• Clean and service all aspects of rooms, baths, offices, and common areas seeking a "like new" effect.
• Clean floors to include, sweeping, dusting, damp/wet mopping, stripping, waxing, buffing, disinfecting, etc. while assuring that appropriate caution/safety signs are properly in place.
• Dust furniture and equipment; clean windows, window sills, mirrors, and light globes in resident rooms, recreational areas, bathrooms, and entrance/exit ways.
• Clean, wash, sanitize and/or polish bathroom fixtures; ensure that watermarks are removed from fixtures. Scour and polish bathtubs, sinks, mirrors, and similar items; replenish supplies of soap and towels.
• Keep utility storage rooms in good order by cleaning lockers and equipment, arranging supplies, and vacuuming, sweeping and mopping floors as needed.
• Vacuum, shampoo, deodorize and disinfect all carpets.
• Assure that assigned work areas are maintained in a clean, safe, comfortable and attractive manner. Keep work/assignment area free of hazardous objects such as protruding mop/broom handles, unnecessary equipment, supplies, etc.
• Assure that established infection control and universal precautions practices are maintained when performing housekeeping procedures. Coordinate routine/terminal isolation procedures with nursing services.
• Report all hazardous conditions or equipment to your supervisor.
• Dispose of refuse daily in accordance with established sanitation procedures.
• Detect, correct or report hazardous conditions that have a possibility of causing accidents or injuries to residents or others.
• Perform other assignments and duties as requested.

What You'll Bring to the Team
To be successful in this role and a great addition to our team we need you to come with the following:

• A High School Diploma (or G.E.D.) so as to have the knowledge to follow basic instructions.
• Age 21 with a valid driver's license and clean driving record so you can be insured on the Buckner insurance.
• Self-motivation to guide daily work with only moderate supervision.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to use tact and courtesy in interactions with coworkers, residents and their families.

Preferred Qualifications
In addition to the amazing qualifications and experiences listed above, if we had our say, we would also look for:

• Related experience is preferred.
• A willingness and desire to build and maintain great working relationships with your coworkers, residents and the community.

Job Perks
At Buckner one of the ways we show value to our team members is by offering the following perks:

• Medical and Dental benefits for employees and their eligible dependents;
• Life insurance;
• Short Term and Long Term Disability benefits;
• Paid Time Off and Holidays;
• Retirement Savings Plan; and
• The 5Star Fun Benefit: encourages employees to spread good cheer to their co-workers and others, creating a happy, healthy environment for all!

The same way we treat our employees is how we treat all applicants – with respect. Buckner is an equal opportunity employer (EEO is the law). You will be treated fairly throughout our recruiting process and without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status in consideration for a career at Buckner.