Custodian

Job Description

Job Title: Custodian

Reports to: Program Manager

Status: Non-exempt

Salary: Dependent on Qualifications

Position Summary:

The Custodian shall maintain and clean the exterior and interior of Heading Home facilities as designated by the Program Manager.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Clean, sweep and mop guest and common areas, bathrooms, shower areas, intake office, hallways, administration offices, stairs, entry areas, back storage area, smoking area.
• Disinfect shower areas, sinks, toilets and urinals.
• Disinfect all touch surfaces such as tables, counters, light switches, hand sanitizers and doorknobs weekly.
• Change trash liners as needed and pick up trash.
• Clean pantry and kitchen areas; disinfect food prep surfaces and areas, including refrigerators.
• Keep all areas stocked with needed supplies (toilet paper, paper towels, soap, etc.).
• Clean patio areas, including cigarette butts and cleaning out the ashtrays and sweep weekly.
• Manage inventory and submit a list of needed supplies to the Program Manager as required.
• Act in a professional, polite, courteous, helpful, welcoming, and respectful manner towards residents, staff and visitors from the community.
• Ensure that the exterior of facilities, including parking lots and landscaping, are clean and maintained.
• Report any safety issues or hazardous conditions in a timely manner to the Program Manager.
• Responsible for landscape maintenance: pruning shrubs, raking leaves, removing weeds, clearing out old furniture as needed, moving furniture as needed.
• All other duties as assigned.
  
  

The responsibility of all Heading Home employees includes the following:

• Always represent and promote Heading Home in a positive and professional manner.
• Maintain good attendance and punctuality in keeping with Heading Home Policies.
• Attend all staff and organizational meetings as required.
• Observe and practice safe work habits and practices in compliance with regulations, statutes and organizational policies.
• Maintain client, resident, guest and organizational confidentiality in compliance with organizational policies and procedures.
• Read, understand and comply with all guidelines of the Heading Home Employee Handbook.
  
  

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Working knowledge of cleaning and custodial duties is required. Prior work experience with individuals experiencing homelessness is preferred.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing in English.
• Must be knowledgeable with cleaning and maintenance techniques.
• Must be organized and punctual.
  
  

Education and/or Experience:

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Minimum of one-year experience in custodial work is preferred.
  
  

Other Requirements

• Must possess a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Must be willing to attend meetings, training and workshops as designated by the Program Manager.
• CPR/First Aid certification within 30 days of employment.
• Ability to navigate stairs, ladders, ramps, and uneven terrain.
• Physical demands associated with this position include extensive walking, lifting, and carrying heavy weighted materials (up to 50 lbs).
  
  

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This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee. This document is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Swing Shift: 4 p.m. - 12 a.m.