Custodian

Description

Summary

This is custodial work involves the cleaning of buildings and surrounding grounds. Maintain high standard of cleanliness in accordance with the procedures and policies set forth by the company.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Sweeps, mops, scrubs, waxes and polishes floors and furniture.
• Washes windows, screens, sills, woodwork, doors, walls, and ceilings.
• Cleans lavatories; replaces lavatory supplies; gathers and disposes of trash and wastepaper.
• Makes minor repairs and adjustments to cleaning equipment and reports damage requiring major repairs.
• Secures premises (locks windows, doors, re‑sets alarm system, etc.) at end of shift.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills

• Ability to learn the materials, methods and practices used in cleaning operations.
• Ability to learn the operation and care of vacuum cleaners, scrubbing, waxing and polishing machines and other janitorial equipment.
• Ability to understand and follow simple oral and written instructions.
• Ability to exercise care in the use of cleaning materials for different types of building surfaces.
• Ability to work harmoniously with associates and others.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• One- to three‑year experience in cleaning public buildings and/or facilities.

Working Conditions

• Standing/Walking 90%
• Lifting 10% (overhead, arm’s length up to 20 lbs., up to 100 lbs with assistance)
• Bending 35%
• Pushing/Pulling 50%
• Climbing 5%
• Environment may be outdoors, wet areas and temperatures that may vary.
• Working in stairwells, elevators and on escalators.
• Ability to perform assigned duties under frequent time pressure in an interruptive or confined environment.
• Knowledge of safety guidelines, answer calls promptly and maintain politeness; always pay attention to the needs of guests.
• Ability to use a vacuum cleaner, hand tools, ladders and shop vacuum.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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