Custodian

This position provides custodial services along with light maintenance work throughout the facility as needed and pursuant to an established schedule.

Custodial Responsibilities:

Clean, dust, vacuum and mop throughout the building; walkways and high traffic areas, offices, common areas and conference rooms.

• Clean and sanitize restroom facilities including toilets, trash, sanitary bins, stall surfaces, counters, sinks, floors and mirrors.
• Clean and sanitize lunchroom including countertops, tables, chairs, floors, trash receptacles, water dispensers and all appliances.
• Empty trash from offices, cubicles and outside waste container, replace liners as needed; bring to collection area, pick up littered trash on property.
• Recycling – collect single-stream and cardboard/paper recycling from deposit areas in the building; bring to the pick-up location.
• Seasonally assist with weeding of the property, light shoveling and keeping the walkways clear of ice.

Maintenance Responsibilities:

• Minor repairs: spackling, paint touch-up, changing light bulbs/batteries, assembling furniture, hanging bulletin boards, replacing ceiling tiles, etc.
• Move furniture, tables, chairs and deliveries of paper products, etc.

• Change building and refrigerator water filters on schedule.

• Test emergency lights throughout the building monthly.
• Empty and clean the grease trap in the Meals on Wheels kitchen during the summer.

• Clean and turn on and off auxiliary heaters on a seasonal schedule.

• Check supplies in the 1st and 2nd floor janitorial closets and provide the Facilities Manager with a supply order list.

• Refill dispensers such as toilet paper, paper towels, hand sanitizer, etc. throughout the building as needed.
• Identify areas of concern in the building.
• Assist the Facilities Manager with being a contact person when contractors are on-site.
• Any other miscellaneous duties as required by the Facilities Manager.

Essential Functions/Qualifications:

Two years’ experience in custodial, maintenance or similar field.

• Regular and reliable attendance.
• Time management and problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to interact with all levels of the organization in a professional manner.

Physical Demands:

• Constant bending, reaching, twisting, standing, walking and climbing.
• Use of equipment and tools including vacuums, ladders, power washer, hand and power tools. Must be able to carry and push items up to 65 pounds.

Work Environment:

Work is performed inside main office building; limited outside work in the elements.