Custodian

Overview

Custodian (49011) role at US&S, Inc.

The Janitor/Custodian’s role is to ensure that the client’s facilities are sanitary, organized and safe. They provide consistent quality services to our clients by regularly performing tasks such as general cleaning & dusting, dust and damp mopping the floors, cleaning and sanitizing bathrooms and furniture, and emptying trash. In the absence of a designated Floor Technician, the Janitor may perform functions such as buffing floors and providing detail work to molding, etc.

They report and address hazardous conditions in a timely manner.

• Directly reports to immediate supervisor and/or Account Manager.

• Ensure the environment is clean and sanitized.
• Clean and sanitize all assigned work areas, including bathroom sinks, toilets, tubs/showers and commodes.
• Sweep, vacuum, and mop floors and stairways.
• Polish furniture, metal work, and chrome using appropriate cleaning and polishing compounds.
• Dust such items as blinds, furniture, file cabinets, and windowsills using treated dust mittens, cloths, or hand cleaning items.
• Gather and dispose debris or trash.
• Prioritize work assignments in order to complete tasks in a timely manner.
• Change assignments and reprioritize based on unforeseen events (e.g., spills, etc.).
• Inform the supervisor when tasks need to be reprioritized and/or assignments need to change.
• Wash walls, ceilings, woodwork, and chrome using appropriate cleaning and polishing compounds as well as both step and extension ladders.
• Clean grounds and parking lots of litter, glass, and other debris as needed.
• Empty garbage receptacles and engage in other activities associated with ensuring the environment is clean and tidy.

US&S IS AN AT-WILL EMPLOYER. THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IS NOT AN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONTRACT.

• Ensure the safety of all clients and other external and internal stakeholders.
• Recognize and report unsafe conditions and maintenance problems to supervisors, and intervene immediately as needed to ensure safety.

• Adhere to infection control procedures on an ongoing basis.
• Ensure buildings are secured and locked at appropriate times.
• Observe appearances and conditions of premises and equipment; report needed repairs, safety hazards or conditions requiring outside vendor services.

• Use all equipment and chemicals in a safe manner and accordance with equipment manual or SDS instructions and as per training provided.
• Follow written directions when using chemicals and ensures they are mixed safely.
• Use equipment appropriately, to avoid cuts, sprains and any other injuries to self or others.
• Employ proper lifting techniques to prevent injury to self or others.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings, including Safety Meetings.
• Wears proper clothing (e.g., slip resistant, closed toe shoes) at all times to ensure safety.
• Work during hours that do not conflict with the client’s schedules and times that do not impose safety hazards.
• Request assistance from coworkers as needed to ensure safety (e.g., lifting furniture, etc.).
• Demonstrate excellent customer service skills.
• Represent US&S in a positive manner at all times; report and respond to client grievances immediately.
• Work effectively with coworkers and supervisors to accomplish goals.
• Request and provide assistance to coworkers as needed.
• Inform supervisor when tasks need to be reprioritized and/or when assignments or schedules need to change, or when assignments cannot be completed.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Provide training to other Janitors as needed.
• Engage in Quality Assurance Functions, such as reading and filling out checklists.
• Participate in any investigations, including the need to write statements and/or participate in interviews.
• Adhere to all policies and procedures, including those outlined in the US&S Employee Handbook and the US&S, Inc. Safety and Health Manual.

• Ability to pass background screening.
• Ability to pass pre-employment and ongoing drug and alcohol screening tests.
• Ability to pass requirements to obtain a security badge, as needed by the client.
• Authorization to work in the US as per the E-Verify database.

• None

• Six months to one year experience employed in a similar role as Janitor / Custodian.