Custodian (Lenox)

PRIMARY FUNCTION/PURPOSE:

Maintain a clean and healthy environment for clients, staff, and volunteers by performing a variety of maintenance and custodial tasks.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Cleans offices, bathrooms, kitchens, and common areas daily.

• Repairs and cleans rooms for new clients.  Ensures rooms are appropriately furnished, have linen and supplies.

• Completes repairs; replaces of furniture, etc. in client rooms, offices, and common areas.   Completes work orders and submits to Operations Manager when work is completed.

• Unloads and stores deliveries in storage area.  Moves furniture and equipment as needed.

• Remove garbage daily from kitchens, bathrooms, office, and common areas.  Place garbage at curb for pick up by sanitation department.

• Clean and mop floors.  Prepare floors for stripping and waxing as required.

• Performs minor plumbing, electrical, plastering and painting duties.

• Clears sidewalks and entrances of snow and spreads salt/ice melt to ensure clear and safe access to the facility.

• Maintains tools and equipment are maintained in working order.

• Reports observations which impact the safety and security of clients and staff to Operations Manager, Program Director.

• Assist the Operations Manager in responding to corrective action plans by documenting completed repairs, etc.

• Responds to emergency calls for maintenance issues.  Will be on-call on a rotating basis.

• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

• Six months of experience providing maintenance/custodial services in a business or social service environment.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS (including Physical Demands):

• Lifting and moving objects weighing up to 75 pounds several times a week.

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

• Familiarity with equipment and processes associated with custodial work.