Job Description
JOB SUMMARY: This position is responsible for performing custodial duties, minor maintenance, and other miscellaneous duties in order to ensure that the facility is maintained in a healthy, safe and sanitary manner.
Education and Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Fluency in English.
- Experience in the custodial field desirable.
- Knowledge of proper cleaning methods, chemicals, products, and equipment.
- Knowledge of the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System.
- Competency in problem solving and decision-making.
Essential Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to read and understand labels and instructions, particularly on the use and application of cleaning chemicals and products.
- Ability to work under little supervision.
- Flexibility pertaining to work schedule. Must be able to work weekends and/or evenings.
- To be available and on call in emergency situations.
- Ability to pass a drug test.
- Possess a valid driver’s license.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Custodial duties for facility:
a. Routinely clean using various cleaning chemicals and disinfectants:
i. Surgical areas
ii. Administrative offices
iii. Laboratory areas
iv. Waiting areas
v. Public restrooms
vi. Employee breakroom
b. Empty/clean wastebaskets and trash containers.
c. Clean, dust, and disinfect surfaces.
d. Sweep, mop, or vacuum floors.
e. Maintain an adequate supply of cleaning materials and supplies
i. Restock materials and supplies as needed.
f. Replenish restroom dispensers and hand soap.
g. Wash accessible interior and exterior windows.
2. Minor Maintenance duties:
a. Clean parking lots, sidewalks, and entrance of all debris.
b. Replace light bulbs.
c. Set up, arrange, and remove tables, chairs, and etc. to prepare facility for events and meetings
d. Secure building when facility is not in use.
e. Report any unauthorized occupants.
f. Make note of the need for equipment repairs.
g. Move furniture, and equipment on an incidental basis.
h. Perform other duties as required.
PHYSICAL ABILITIES:
1. Must be able to walk and stand for eight hours.
2. Ability to lift and move heavy items including furniture.