Custodian

This position is responsible for keeping buildings in a clean and orderly condition. Perform heavy cleaning duties, such as cleaning floors, shampooing rugs, washing walls and glass. Duties may include tending furnace and boiler, performing routine maintenance activities, notifying management of need for repairs, and cleaning snow or debris from sidewalk.

• Service, clean, and supply restrooms.

• Gather and empty trash.

• Clean building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, or vacuuming them.

• Follow procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power equipment, in order to prevent damage to floors and fixtures.

• Mix water and detergents or acids in containers to prepare cleaning solutions, according to specifications.

• Notify managers concerning the need for major repairs or additions to building operating systems.

• Requisition supplies and equipment needed for cleaning and maintenance duties.

• Clean windows, glass partitions, and mirrors, using soapy water or other cleaners, sponges, and squeegees.

• Steam-clean or shampoo carpets.

• Set up, arrange, and remove decorations, tables, chairs, ladders, and scaffolding to prepare facilities for events such as banquets and meetings.

• Clean and polish furniture and fixtures.

• Dust furniture, walls, machines, and equipment.

• Move heavy furniture, equipment, and supplies, either manually or by using hand trucks.

• Remove snow from sidewalks, driveways, and parking areas, using snowplows, snow blowers, and snow shovels, and spread snow melting chemicals.

• Clean laboratory equipment, such as glassware and metal instruments, using solvents, brushes, rags, and power cleaning equipment.

• Spray insecticides and fumigants to prevent insect and rodent infestation.

• Make adjustments and minor repairs to heating, cooling, ventilating, plumbing, and electrical systems.

• Drive vehicles required to perform or travel to cleaning work, including vans, industrial trucks, or industrial vacuum cleaners.

• Mow and trim lawns and shrubbery, using mowers and hand and power trimmers, and clear debris from grounds.

• Operate security systems, open buildings, and secure buildings as required.

• Perform other duties as assigned

• Education: High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required.

• Experience: Six months to one-year related experience.

• Other requirements:

• Computer skills: Ability to use email systems, word processing, and spreadsheet software

• Encourage change and innovative ideas within the organization and assist employees who may need help with adjusting to any changes that occur

• Communication: ability to actively listen and to effectively communicate with others through written and oral communication

• Leadership: ability to make decisions, delegate tasks, be innovative, negotiate, problem solve, build teams through coaching and development, resolve conflicts, hold yourself and other accountable, and work under pressure.

• Business acumen: ability to grasp and understand business concepts and issues that include understanding accounting information, preparing, and managing budgets, and making sound, long-term, organizational development decisions

• Diversity oriented: Ability to collaborate effectively with people regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, or job type

• Strategic planning: ability to develop and achieve short and long-term goals for the organization

Occasionally subjected to mechanical and electrical hazards, extreme temperatures, and humidity. Occasional exposure to fumes, dust, and cleaning chemicals. Moderate equipment noise at times. The job requires you to constantly stand, walk, and lift or carry ten pounds or less. Frequent bending, squatting, and kneeling throughout the workday.