ODOT Garage Ashtabula - Caretaker

This position is a great opportunity for anyone looking for part time employment. Work at your own pace. This might be a great fit for you if you have limited hours, are semi-retired, have a disability, have limited or no work experience, gaps in your employment history, or looking to gain new skills. 

Position Objective:

Primarily responsible for the day-to-day cleaning of ODOT garages ins a safe, professional manner.

Primary Responsibilities:

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  Safety and wellbeing of all employees, clients and the general public who utilize the facilities.
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  Ensure the garage is kept clean, safe and well maintained. Assists with daily quality control checks.
• General janitorial duties including: sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, emptying trash, waxing floors
• Adheres to dress/ uniform standards including personal protective equipment.
• Safeguard company materials and supplies, protect against theft and use the materials according to instructions.
• Assists with maintaining the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
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  Keep storage area and office/break areas clean.
  
  
  
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  Adheres to and follows all safety policy/procedures and Hazmat Communication guide.
  
  
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  Keeps equipment clean and report equipment issues to immediate supervisor.
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  Report safety concerns or any other concerns or unusual circumstances to supervisor. Must follow al safety and other company policies and procedures.
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  Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills:

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  Prior working experience in similar work or manufacturing environment preferred
• Effective communication skills
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  Able to work with a diverse workforce
• Read and write English

Physical Demands:

Requires prolonged periods of standing and frequent overhead reaching, pushing and pulling bending, twisting, kneeling, stooping, handling objects with use of both hands.  Employee is required to use hands and fingers to handle objects, tools or controls.  Must be able to lift 50 pounds frequently and job requires moderate to intense physical labor.  Important sensory skills are sight, hearing, speech and ability to communicate effectively.  Employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, crouch or crawl.

Work Environment:

 Involves exposure to various elements including extreme heat, extreme cold, allergens, chemicals, odors and other irritants generated by cleaning. Dress code and grooming requirements.

Must work non-traditional hours i.e. nights, weekends and holidays.  May work various shifts; day, evenings or midnight's.  Is required to work alone.