Custodian

Company Description

A mission-driven organization, Lutheran Metropolitan Ministry (LMM) serves people in Northeast Ohio and walks with them on their road to self-sufficiency.  LMM helps empower people to overcome barriers, obtain job skills, gain employment, locate safe and stable housing, access counseling and support services, stay out of prison, and secure second chances in community.  Our mission is to promote shalom (peace, well-being) and justice (right relationships) through a Christian ministry of service and advocacy with those who are oppressed, forgotten and hurting.

Position Summary

The Custodian is responsible for the general maintenance & up-keep of multiple building sites. This includes some exterior duties as well as interior building duties.

Some of the duties include:

• Perform cleaning functions specific to the assigned facilities and/or based on seasonal/project requirements.

• Performs regular building inspection as assigned to ensure safety of all staff, clients & visitors

• Performs incidental maintenance, repairs, installations and building duties as assigned

• Identify potential maintenance issues and bring them to attention of your immediate Supervisor

• Routine floor maintenance including shampoo rugs, carpet, mop, wax and buff floors

• Collect and empty trash receptacles and recycle bins.

• Change air filters and clean vents

• Light painting and drywall repair

• Wash windows

• Dusting all surfaces

• Maintain thorough supply inventory

• Maintain work areas in a neat and efficient manner, assuring equipment and tools are properly stored after each project

• Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies

• Actively participates in quality improvement activities of the program/agency

• Maintain high standards of ethical and professional conduct in terms of privacy of client information and adherence to confidentiality policies & upholds the service philosophy

• Comply with policies and procedures governing the program and agency and consults with appropriate administrative staff regarding issues posing potential risk

• Build and maintain positive relationships with peers and other programs and departments within the organization

Qualifications

Our ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, required.  Previous training or experience with facility maintenance helpful, knowledge of basic building maintenance preferred. High attention to detail and deadlines. Good communication skills and the ability to work well with others is required. 

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LMM offers a number of benefits for full time staff including, but not limited to: medical dental, vision, disability, life, generous paid time off and a 403 (b) retirement savings plan.   LMM embraces cultural diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Female/Disabled/Veteran, and a Drug-Free Workplace.                                                                

Join our team!  Go to https://www.lutheranmetro.org/get-involved/careers/ to complete an online application and attach a cover letter (with salary requirements) and resume.  The hourly rate for this position is $16.00. Applications accepted until position is filled.