Janitor - Hilltop

Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority

JANITOR - HILLTOP

Non Exempt - Maintenance Bargaining Unit

New Hire:  $19.10 Hourly

AMHA offers a culture devoted to everyone being equally valued, a comprehensive compensation and benefits program including, but not limited to: Competitive salary; Participation in the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System; Excellent medical, free dental and vision plans with minimal out of pocket cost; Basic Life insurance; Fourteen paid holidays; Paid vacation, personal and sick plans.

JOB OBJECTIVE

The primary objective of this position is to maintain the cleanliness of the various facilities, buildings and properties of the agency by performing manual cleaning tasks and minor maintenance and grounds-keeping duties. The incumbent in this position works under the general supervision of the Property Manager.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Performs manual cleaning tasks to agency facilities, buildings and properties. Mops, sweeps and buffs floors; vacuums and shampoos carpets; dusts furniture; cleans restroom, elevators, doors, lights, floors, laundry rooms and other common areas; washes glass doors and windows; washes walls; empties waste baskets and recycle bins; cleans compactor; cleans trash chutes and bins and places trash in outside receptacles.

Performs minor building maintenance duties. Replaces light bulbs in common areas; repairs screens; hangs pictures; moves furniture and appliances such as hot water tanks, etc.; Makes minor repairs; assists with tenant move-ins and move-outs with locking down elevators and supplying carts; assists with deliveries. 

• Inventory system (working with the Fastenal Vending machines).
• Fastcrib inventory.

Performs routine grounds-keeping duties to maintain the exterior grounds of agency facilities, buildings and properties including mowing grass, pulling weeds, planting and watering flowers, cleaning parking areas and painting parking lot lines, removing snow, picking up trash, etc.

• Furnace filters in units and buildings.

Uses various work aids and motorized equipment to perform the duties of the position including broom, mop, buffer, cleaning solutions, paint roller, screwdriver, scraper, vacuum, mower, snow blower, etc.

• Stripping and Waxing common areas, hallways and units.

Receives work orders and general instructions related to the tasks to be performed. Determines the appropriate sequence, methods, and procedures necessary to complete the work. Estimates, secures adequate supplies, tools and equipment to complete work assignments. Maintains adequate inventory. Completes time sheets and other work records. 

Assists with police, fire, EMS and tenants by responding to emergency calls.

• Change smoke detector batteries 
• PM on Fire Extinguishers.
• Assist maintenance and management staff to ensure the sites, buildings and units are ready for NSPIRE inspections.

Performs other duties as required. 

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Knowledge, skill and experience in applying the methods, materials, procedures, and techniques used to perform custodial and general building maintenance work; skill and experience in the use of various hand tools, work aids and equipment necessary to complete the work.

Knowledge of and ability to conform to common work practices, policies, procedures, etc. and work independently; ability to add, read, write and communicate effectively; ability to comprehend, interpret, and follow written and oral instructions, directions, etc. and complete the work to desired quality standards; ability to work well with others; knowledge of and ability to follow safety policies, procedures, practices and regulations; ability to organize and plan the sequence of tasks necessary to complete job assignments; ability to identify and evaluate cleaning, supply and equipment needs and solve work related problems. Ability to read and understand MSDS and other related written material. Must possess a valid Ohio Driver’s License, and have a good driving record, and insurability. Must have a high school diploma or equivalency (GED).

PHYISICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

The work of this position involves occasional exposure to a wide variety of environmental and atmospheric conditions including extremes in temperature and weather conditions, dust, dirt, odors and grease. Exposure to unfavorable health and safety factors or hazards in working conditions is minimal. The position requires normal attention to detail and the tasks being performed. Moderate physical exertion necessitating full and unrestricted body movements and use of all limbs and major muscle groups is required. This position requires the incumbent for frequent and/or prolonged periods to bend, stoop, reach, push, pull, lift, manipulate and grasp. Normal vision is required.