CARING PEOPLE ALLIANCE

• JOB DESCRIPTION*

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Porter/Custodial Worker*

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Statement of General Purpose*

The Porter/Custodial Worker is responsible for cleaning and maintaining the buildings and grounds of the Community Center.

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Examples of Essential Functions and Responsibilities*

• Cleans, paints, and maintains buildings and grounds throughout the Community Center property.

• Cleans bathrooms, floors, windows, sidewalks, walls, etc.

• Removes ice and snow from Center sidewalks and walkways.

• Performs preventive maintenance and minor repairs to Center buildings and equipment.

• Collects, stores, and removes trash, garbage, and refuse; replaces light bulbs; cleans or replaces HVAC and other filters; bleeds down feed-water valves; etc.

• Conducts regular inspections of buildings and grounds, and reports any unsafe or unsanitary conditions to Center management.

• Paints, varnishes, finishes, waterproofs, and performs similar functions for Center property.

• Performs related work as required.

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Core Competencies*

• Familiarity with the maintenance of electrical, plumbing, heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems.

• Ability to perform cleaning, painting, waxing, disinfecting, and other custodial tasks.

• Ability to use hand and power tools and cleaning equipment.

• Ability to comply with instructions for the use of cleaning materials and chemicals.

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Minimum Qualifications*

• High school diploma or G.E.D., and

• Two (2) years experience in building maintenance and custodial work, or

• Any equivalent combination of acceptable training, education, and experience.

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Other Requirements*

• This position includes the normal physical demands associated with building maintenance and repair, including lifting, bending, and carrying large, heavy, and unwieldy objects; hazardous materials requiring special use and storage requirements; and travel to other facilities throughout the Philadelphia area.

• This position is subject to the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.