Janitor/ Housekeeper

Description

Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL (33304)

Job Responsibilities    Essential Duties: As a Housekeeper/Janitor, you’ll be responsible for cleaning projects requiring advanced training and demonstrated skill. Inspects work performed in assigned building/property(s) and submits reports to the Supervisor. Positions may be indoors to maintain the interior of the community, outdoors to maintain the exterior, or a mixture of both.   Additional Duties:

• Performs a variety of cleaning/maintenance duties as assigned including but not limited to sweeping, mopping, shampooing, dusting, polishing, trash disposal, replacing light bulbs and window cleaning.
• Informs Supervisor of needed supplies.
• Maintains all cleaning solutions in accordance with OSHA requirements for hazardous chemicals.
• Removes trash from premises and assists in emergency cleaning.
• Ability to properly utilize new equipment and follow safety procedures prior to using this equipment.
• Maintains a friendly and professional attitude.
• Responsible for maintaining the appropriate level of sanitary and cleaning supplies for assigned areas.
• Inspects all assigned areas daily and reports all cleaning and maintenance discrepancies to the Supervisor.
• Ensures that security procedures are adhered to at all times.
• Ensures all safety precautions are followed while performing work.
• Completes daily work orders as scheduled.
• Responsible for maintaining the appropriate level of sanitary and cleaning supplies for assigned areas. Maintains assigned equipment in good working condition.
• As applicable, cleans restrooms: Sweeps and mops floors. Refills all dispensers such as hand towels, toilet paper & hand soap. Cleans toilets, urinals, sinks, mirrors & counters. Empties/removes trash. Reports any discrepancies or deficiencies to supervisor.
• Ability to properly utilize new equipment and follow safety procedures prior to using this equipment.

  Supervisory Responsibilities   N/A Education & Experience  

• High school diploma or equivalency preferred.

• Previous custodial experience preferred.

  Knowledge, Skills & Proficiencies  

• Multiple language fluency is desirable.
• Strong customer service, communication and interpersonal skills required. 

  Tools & Equipment Used   N/A Physical Requirements & Working Environment  

• Ability to lift 50 lbs. following appropriate safety procedures
• Work in an upright standing position for long periods of time
• Crawl in small and tight spaces; Ability to work in different environmental working conditions (e.g., heat, cold, wind, rain)
• Walk and climb stairs; Handle, finger, grasp and feel objects and equipment
• Reach with hands and arms
• Ability quickly and easily navigates the property/building as required to meet the job functions
• Repeat various motions with the wrists, hands and fingers
• Ability to respond to emergencies in a timely manner.
• Climb ladders and work at heights above ground level (maximum 3 ft). 

Travel   N/A                       Disclaimer    The above information in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. This is not an all-inclusive job description; therefore, management has the right to assign or reassign schedules, duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.