What are the responsibilities and job description for the Custodian (Overnight) position at Bethany Village Horseheads, NY?
Description
Position Overview:
Responsible for campus-wide cleaning and upkeep and first responder to emergencies. Performs routine custodial duties as assigned.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Some lifting required (~25lbs, @ 5% of time). ~10lbs, @5% of time. <5lbs, throughout the dayConstant walking, hearing, seeing, lifting, reaching, bending, talking, and maintenance of an appropriate working speed are required for this position.
Personal Protective Equipment & Uniform Requirements
Requirements
Education required:
Position Overview:
Responsible for campus-wide cleaning and upkeep and first responder to emergencies. Performs routine custodial duties as assigned.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Daily and weekly general cleaning of facility.
- Dust all tables, chairs, desks, cabinets, lamps/light fixtures, wall vents, handrails, ceiling fans, baseboards, and blinds.
- Daily cleaning of bathrooms, offices and common areas.
- Monthly cleaning of screens & windows inside and out in offices and common areas or as needed.
- Cleaning floors and carpets, mopping and vacuuming as needed, carpet extraction and stain removal, following proper floor care procedures.
- Reports to Director of Ancillary Services if supplies are low.
- Informs the Director of Ancillary Services immediately of any malfunction of equipment or any hazardous condition.
- Adheres to all established safety regulations; demonstrates safe and proper techniques for chemical/cleaning solution use, stocking housekeeping carts, and equipment usage.
- Stripping/waxing floors as scheduled.
- Coverage of Communication Center.
- Assists in removal of snow as a member of the snow team.
- Responsible for adherence to cleaning schedules.
- Checks sofas, tables, chairs, desks, cabinets, lamps/light fixtures, wall vents, handrails, ceiling fans, baseboards, and blinds.
- Keep equipment clean; set-up for following usage.
- Trash removal.
- Attend all required meetings, in-services, or special trainings.
- First responder to emergency situations on campus.
- Escort emergency personnel on campus and assist as directed.
- Follows instructions of the fire and disaster plans.
- Check fire panels.
- All others as assigned by supervisor.
- Weekends & holidays may be required as needed.
- Work conditions for this position may include the following: Inside, humid, dusty, dirty, odors, adequate lighting/ventilation, working with/around others, and working alone.
- Gloves: To be worn when working with chemicals and potentially dangerous substances (blood, waste, etc.)
- Safety Glasses: Worn when using substances that could potentially injure eyes.
- Shoes: Comfortable, no open toe
- Must be able to communicate with residents, staff, and the families of residents.
- Task centeredness, punctuality, and a pleasant demeanor are beneficial to successful performance in this position.
- Bethany Village photo I.D.
Requirements
Education required:
- High school diploma/ GED required for this position.
- Ability to read and write is required.
- Valid Driver's License is required.
- We could expect it to take around one month of on the job experience to satisfactorily perform this job.
- Some specialized training in chemical handling may also be required.