Janitor (Full-Time) | Steady Hours, Team-Based Work

Company Description

The dream of Hopewell Center began in the early 1950's when a group of parents sought services for their children and founded Peter Pan Preschool. The group incorporated in 1966 and officially adopted the name Hopewell Center in May 1983.

As a private, not-for-profit agency, Hopewell has experienced rapid growth in services, personnel, and persons served. While originally focusing exclusively on persons with disabilities, Hopewell has expanded its services to families with infants and toddlers that are 'at-risk' due to developmental or socio-economic factors.

Hopewell now has an array of facility and community-based opportunities, including family services, children's services, employment services, and residential services. Today, nearly 200 caring professionals provide person-centered services to over 500 individuals a year.

Job Description

Individual serves as the Full-time Janitor for the Hopewell Center, primarily responsible for maintaining, cleaning, and sanitizing all buildings and keeping outside areas clean and safe.

DUTIES:

• Follows assigned work schedules and supervisor direction to ensure all cleaning and maintenance tasks are completed thoroughly and in a timely manner.
• Cleans floors, sweeping and mopping tile floor, vacuuming and spot cleaning carpets throughout assigned buildings per schedule.
• Collects and removes trash from bathrooms, hallways, common work areas, offices, conference rooms and outside containers.
• Cleans and sanitizes all bathrooms, including cleaning sinks, commodes and baseboards, polishing chrome, wiping down counter tops, mirrors partition doors and doorhandles, filling soap and paper towel dispensers and sweeping and mopping floors
• Cleans kitchen areas as per schedule, wiping counters, cleaning microwaves, etc.
• Cleans up spills and other environmental accidents as needed.
• Communicates to Maintenance Coordinator needed cleaning and maintenance supplies for order.
• Ensures windows, walls, doors and furnishings are cleaned per schedule or as needed.
• Occasionally performs various outdoor maintenance duties, including but not limited too: snow and ice removal as needed, salting sidewalks, weed eating, picking-up trash, mowing grounds in absence of supervisor
• Assists in the delivery/pick-up of vehicles for maintenance appointments.
• Ensures all buildings are secured upon completion of assigned shift.
• Performs various miscellaneous duties when requested by the Maintenance Coordinator which could include assisting to move heavy objects.
• Performs related duties as assigned; assuring the best interest of both the agency and the clients' welfare.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of basic cleaning and sanitation requirements for assigned areas of responsibility, with the ability to apply appropriate procedures to routine and recurring assignments.
• Ability to physically perform janitorial duties and safely operate related tools and equipment, including but not limited to mops, lawn mowers, weed eaters, vacuum cleaners, wet-vacs, carpet shampooers, buffers, and other equipment necessary for the completion of janitorial and custodial duties.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 pounds, and to bend, stoop, kneel, and stand for extended periods of time.
• Knowledge of the variety and proper use of cleaning and sanitizing agents, with the ability to comprehend and follow operating instructions.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and perform duties with minimal supervision.
• Ability to maintain consistent attendance and punctuality in a part-time role.
• Flexibility to work outside of scheduled hours when necessary to support facility and operational needs.
• Ability to follow all personnel policies, procedures, and safety requirements of the organization, including proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with co-workers and clients, providing only necessary and appropriate assistance to clients.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate professional boundaries when working in residential and program settings.
• Previous knowledge of and/or experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities preferred.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license with a demonstrated safe driving record.
• Ability to successfully complete required background checks, pre-employment screenings, and training in accordance with state and organizational requirements.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work assignments as needed.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.