Custodian I (Chalmette, LA)

Essential Functions: Responsibilities:

To perform general cleaning duties in all offices and restrooms, including dusting, vacuuming, trash removal, sweeping, mopping and other general cleaning duties. To perform any other work-related duties as assigned by site management.

Office Cleaning:

• To dust all available horizontal surfaces, being careful not to disturb papers or open desk drawers.
• To remove all trash and replace receptacle liners. To bring trash to the designated disposal area.
• To vacuum all carpet areas, extending cleaner under desks, along walls and moving items easily moved.
• To clean chalkboards, erasers, and other classroom supplies.

Restroom Cleaning:

• To service all paper dispensers to capacity.
• To remove all trash and replace receptacle liners. To bring trash to the designated disposal area.
• To swab toilet bowls, making sure to clean under the rims. To damp wipe toilet seats, lids, and sides of bowl. To leave lid in raised position.
• To clean all mirrors with glass cleaner. To dust above the mirrors and around air vents. To wipe down pipes under the sinks and polish all stainless-steel fixtures.
• To clean shower stalls daily.
• To wipe down bathroom walls, doorsills, and partitions with disinfectant cleaner.
• To broom sweep and damp mop using disinfectant cleaner.

General:

• To report to work when scheduled for periodic work.
• Perform all duties as required per contract/Goodwill management.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills and Abilities:

• Must be able to interact cordially and productively with a variety of people.
• Must be able to market Goodwill and explain the mission to the public.
• Must establish and maintain effective working relationships with, and among, contract personnel.
• Must be able to read and communicate clearly in English.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule on short notice, including nights and weekends, and occasionally, long, or extended hours.
• Must use personal protective equipment as instructed.
• Must be able to lift and carry objects up to 10 #’s frequently and 20 #’s occasionally.
• Must have vision corrected to within normal limits.
• Must be able to engage in prolonged standing, walking and in frequent bending, stooping, and stretching and climbing stairs.
• Must be able to function in a hectic work environment with occasional periods of high stress.

Requirements:

• Training or experience in the custodial field required.
• Must wear company issued uniform.
• Must be able to pass background check and drug screening.

Working Conditions:

Frequent physical exertion, exposure to cleaning chemicals and potentially infectious materials, some duties will require working in inclement weather conditions.