Custodian

Position Title: Custodian

Department: PACE

Supervisor: Unit Manager

Status/Hours per week: Non-exempt / 35 hours

Primary Function:

Under supervision of person responsible for Center facilities, perform general cleaning and maintenance functions. Position requires consistent performance of duties in a safe and timely manner as well clear and timely communication.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Cleaning/Housekeeping:

• Sweep and dry/wet mop floors.
• Wax, buff, and strip floors.
• Vacuum carpets.
• Empty waste receptacles and replace waste disposal liners.
• Clean lavatories and commodes.
• Replace lavatory supplies; and clean sinks, glass work, walls, doors and tile work.
• Dust/polish ledges, windows and furniture.
• Move waste, medical waste, equipment and supplies within and outside of the buildings.

Supplies:

• Receive incoming supplies and equipment.
• Distribute incoming packages and supplies.
• Clean and maintain custodial supply closets, notify supervisor when supplies are low.

Maintenance:

• Replace light bulbs, tubes and fluorescent lamps as needed.
• Change water and air filters; and oil locks and hinges.
• Notify supervisor of maintenance needs.
• Paint /touch up areas as needed/directed.

Yardwork/Landscaping:

• Remove debris, snow, ice and water from building exits, ramps and gates.
• Clean pavement; and handle planting, grass cutting, weeding, pruning, fertilizing, mulching, and raking.
• Take care of water, snow, or ice removal on the grounds.

Security:

This position may act as "back-up" for Security personnel. This is expected to happen rarely and may include:

• Opening, closing, and locking buildings; and inspecting the buildings and grounds.

Other:

• File incident reports as needed
• Attend/participate in ongoing training modules and seminars
• Knowledge of pertinent policies and procedures
• Performance of other related duties as required.

Qualifications

Minimum Basic Knowledge:

• High school diploma or equivalent degree

Experience & Qualifications:

• Two years of experience in custodial work or as a handyman.
• Current Massachusetts driver's license.
• Ability to communicate with and work among other co-workers, supervisor and patients.
• Ability to act independently and safely, according to procedure.
• Ability to work outside and inside, spending most of the day "on your feet" as well as stand, move, lift, and/or bend as needed to carry out job duties.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Independent Action:

Under supervision, perform duties in accordance with established methods and procedures, referring all problems to supervisor when not covered by instructions or precedent.

Supervisory Responsibility:

None

Define Access Level to PHI: Level 1 [Not authorized access to PHI. UCHC job title and corresponding responsibilities do not require access to PHI (although incidental exposure may occur)].