Custodian

Job Description

Job Title:                    Custodian

Reports To:                General Manager

Status:                        Non-Exempt

Department:              Retail

MISSION STATEMENT

Goodwill is a local non-profit helping people overcome challenges, build skills, find jobs and grow careers. 

We achieve our mission through implementing Goodwill’s core values of integrity, inclusiveness, innovation, and empathy--values that promote and strengthen self-worth and skills that help individuals maintain long-term employment and an improved standard of living.   

Summary:         

 Responsible for performance of cleaning and sanitation work in assigned buildings or areas for Goodwill Industries.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Demonstrate the Mission of Goodwill Industries of Northwest Texas on a daily basis: “Goodwill is a local non-profit helping people overcome challenges, find jobs & grow careers.”
• Demonstrate the Core Four in all interactions: “Be Honest, Be on Time, Work Hard and Be Respectful of Others.”
• Assists in all phases of custodial work, including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, cleaning windows, and restrooms.
• Waxes and polishes floors as needed, utilizing a floor buffer and polishing machine.
• Employee is knowledgeable of daily routine and works without constant supervision.
• Employee understands and follows supervisor’s instructions. 
• Completes assigned tasks correctly in a satisfactory and timely manner.
• Assists supervisor and co-workers with other duties as needed.
• Has knowledge of chemicals, supplies, and equipment operation.  Uses chemicals and supplies in recommended manner and without waste.
• Handles equipment with proper precautions and maintains cleanliness of equipment. Reports repairs needed to supervisor.
• Practices safe working habits 
• Provide excellent customer service to both external and internal customers.
• Other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities:

 None

Qualifications:           

 To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily.   The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education:      

 GED preferred but not required

• Must have a valid driver’s license [unless disabled]

Physical Demands:    

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee frequently is required to walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee is occasionally required to talk or hear.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment: 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

The noise level in the environment is usually moderate

Goodwill Industries of Northwest Texas provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.