What are the responsibilities and job description for the Custodian NNEES position at Goodwill Northern New England?
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Scheduled hours: 7am to 2:30pm M-F
$19.29 plus $4.93 H&W ($24.22 total)
Job Summary
Performs custodial maintenance duties, including dusting, mopping, finishing and buffing floors, vacuuming and shampooing carpets, and cleaning and restocking restrooms.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Performs routine custodial duties, including dusting, mopping, vacuuming, cleaning restrooms, and restocking paper and soap supplies.
- Performs routine maintenance of custodial equipment and supplies.
- Empties trash receptacles and dispose of trash into compactors and/or dumpsters and bags trash for proper disposal.
- Unlocks doors, ensuring doors are locked after cleaning areas.
- Reports needs and concerns to Project Manager, including checking supply levels.
- Ensures proper care in using and maintaining equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
- Assists in on-the-job training of new staff on routine procedures.
- Performs cleaning functions specific to the assigned facilities and/or based on seasonal/project requirements.
- Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
Minimum Job Requirements
- Less than high school; no previous experience required.
- Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year-for-year basis.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required
- Ability to understand verbal instructions.
- Ability to understand and follow safety procedures.
- Ability to operate vacuums and other related equipment.
- Ability to safely use cleaning equipment and supplies.
- Ability to use hand and power tools applicable to trade.
- Ability to lift and manipulate heavy objects.
- Ability to read, understands, follow, and enforce safety procedures.
- Ability to understand written and verbal communications.
Distinguishing Characteristics
The position requires a) regular and routine dusting, mopping, vacuuming, emptying trash, and cleaning restrooms; b) routine maintenance of custodial equipment; and c) power equipment to buff and restore floors and shampoo carpets.
Conditions of Employment
- Must meet program eligibility requirements
- Must pass a pre-employment criminal background check.
- Must pass a government background to acquire naval access badge.
Working Conditions and Physical Effort
- Considerable physical activity. Requires heavy physical work; heavy lifting, pushing or pulling required. Physical work is a primary part (more than 70%) of the job.
- The work environment involves exposure to hazards or physical risks, requiring basic safety precautions.
- Work may involve moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.
Salary : $5 - $24
