What are the responsibilities and job description for the Facility (Shop) Utility Worker position at Keolis Commuter Services?

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Description

Knowledge and Experience:

Knowledge of standard methods, practices, tools, and equipment of the janitorial service.
Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety rules.
Knowledge of the proper use of chemicals, fertilizers, and pesticides.
Ability to follow instructions.
Ability to operate and use janitorial tools, equipment, and supplies such as floor buffers, vacuum cleaners, and cleaning compounds and solutions.
This is a physically demanding position. The incumbent must spend the entire time at work standing, walking, lifting heavy objects, operating medium weight cleaning equipment such as floor buffers, sweeping and mopping floors and moving desks and furniture. The incumbent is required to do a great deal of stretching and bending, often in awkward positions.
The janitor works on a daily basis with dangerous and toxic cleaning products that can be very harmful to one’s health if not properly utilized. In some cases these products give off unpleasant odors.

Skills

Key Accountabilities

Cleans and services restrooms
Sweeps and mops floors and stairways
Gathers and disposes of rubbish and waste materials by hand or with the use of powered equipment
Makes rounds of buildings and grounds at regular intervals; inspects doors, windows, and locks to see that they are properly and securely fastened
Observes appearances and conditions of premises and equipment; reports needed repairs, safety hazards, or conditions requiring outside vendor services
Dusts such items as blinds, furniture, file cabinets, and windowsills using treated dust mittens, cloths, or hand-cleaning items
Polishes furniture, metal work, and chrome using appropriate cleaning and polishing compounds
Maintains an inventory of cleaning and toiletry supplies
Washes walls, ceilings, woodwork, windows, mirrors, and fixtures using both step and extension ladders
Cleans grounds and parking lots of litter, glass, or other debris
Loads and unloads supplies, and moves heavy furniture and equipment using dollies, handcarts, or power equipment
Replaces light bulbs and fuses
May perform ground maintenance including mowing small areas of grass, trimming shrubs, etc., at an office site
Performs related work as assigned.

Additional Statements

Drug and alcohol screening: Employment contingent upon passing pre-employment drug and alcohol screen. Also, contingent upon receiving a favorable background check. Must pass a physical examination.
Safety commitment: Safety is a way of life at Keolis. By placing safety first, we ensure the wellbeing of our employees, customers, and communities. Together we can become the most successful transportation company in the world.
Environmental commitment: Keolis is committed to protecting the environment by minimizing the impact of operations to our people and the communities in which we operate.
EEO statement: Our policy is to afford Equal Employment Opportunity to qualified individuals regardless of their race, color, sex, religion, age, creed, marital status, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, or gender identification. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
Disclaimer and closing statement: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees assigned to this job. Keolis is committed to offering our employees competitive compensation and benefits, opportunities for development and growth throughout an exciting and rewarding career, and the safest work environment possible

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