Custodian

Position Summary

Under direct supervision the Custodian will provide specialized janitorial services and light maintenance work for the programs main location. The position ensures that the facility is cleaned/sanitized throughout the day and ensures that the facility and its grounds remain hazard free. The Custodian will ensure the opening and closing of the facility at the designated times. The Custodian will further ensure that the facility maintains compliance with applicable building and under regulatory requirements. Finally the Custodian must be skilled in specific tasks as defined herein.

Job Responsibilities

In addition to the responsibilities below performs all other duties as assigned:

• Serves as a role model for program participants abides by the dress code and conducts self in a professional manner at all times.
• Remains sensitive and responsive to cultural differences between program participants and staff.
• Participates in inservice training and onsite workshops as required for professional growth and development. Attends external training and workshops at the direction of management.
• Represents the organization both within and outside of the work environment in a manner that promotes the mission vision and values of the agency. Personally adheres to organizational mission vision and values in addition to all other agency policies and procedures.
• Maintains and repairs buildings interiors exteriors and grounds as instructed to ensure a safe and welcoming environment. Ensures hazard prevention and compliance with applicable regulations and codes.
• Conduct daily facilities check of both interior and exterior. Reports need and concerns to appropriate staff which may include submitting or recommending work orders.
• Works off of an automated work order system from which tasks are assigned by the supervisor
• Clean facility daily. Sanitizes all restrooms classrooms common areas and offices throughout the workday. This includes but it is not limited to wiping down surfaces cleaning windows and windowsills sweeping/mopping/vacuuming floors scrubbing toilets sinks and all tiles cleaning vents etc.
• Deep Cleaning tasks as required. These tasks include stripping/waxing of floors shampooing carpets deep cleaning refrigerators etc. These tasks will be assigned on a weekly monthly semiannual annual or seasonal basis as appropriate.
• Light maintenance duties repairs and improvements as assigned. This includes but is not limited to light carpentry painting unclogging drains stopping minor leaks electrical (installing ballasts and light fixtures) install/repairing locks.
• Empties trash receptacles disposes trash into compactors and/or dumpsters and bags trash for proper disposal.
• May provide vendors with access to areas for cleaning and may answer basic questions. May report issues with vendors to supervisor.
• Unlocks doors ensuring doors are locked after cleaning areas.
• Moves assembles/disassembles furniture and other items as needed.
• Performs snow removal & salting when necessary.
• Maintains an inventory of supplies and equipment; recommends orders for supplies for supervisor approval.
• Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.

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Qualifications

• High School Diploma and or GED required. Associates degree or equivalent
• 2 years of similar experience
• Bilingual in Spanish required

Additional requirements:

• Knowledge of how to properly use janitorial equipment including waxing/buffing equipment snow blowers power washers vacuum cleaners brooms mops etc.
• Familiarity with the proper operation of electrical equipment (drills etc. and manual hand tools (hammer screwdrivers etc. sufficient to carry out the job tasks listed.
• Able to climb Ladders/stairs of varying heights and levels.
• Able to handle/lift/carry items such as sheetrock doors plywood and other supplies
• Will be required to work effectively around people of varying backgrounds as well as young children adolescents and the community at large.
• Ability to understand and follow safety procedures.

Benefits
What we offer once YOU join our growing family:
At HeartShare we offer a comprehensive benefit package based on fulltime/parttime status. You can expect:

• Paid time off (holidays vacation in accordance with school calendar sick and personal)
• Professional development opportunities
• Team environment
• Medical and dental benefits
• Employerpaid life insurance
• Optional insurance (life disability etc.
• 403(B) retirement plans
• Flexible spending account (dependent care medical parking and transit)
• Employee assistance program

HeartShare is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). If you need to request accommodation during the recruiting process please reach out to

About HeartShare
Who WE ARE:
For over one hundred years HeartShare has dedicated itself to improving the lives of people needing special services and support. The HeartShare team now 2100 employees and growing helps individuals develop to their fullest potential and lead meaningful and enriched lives.

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