Custodian Maintenance Assistant

Job Summary :

The Custodian helps maintain the cleanliness, appearance, and general safety of the community. He or she works with minimum supervision to ensure his or her assigned areas are maintained in a sanitary, orderly, and attractive condition by performing various tasks using the necessary equipment and supplies. Works with Maintenance Staff when necessary. Becomes familiar with all building systems, i.e. elevators, fire board, in-house call system, boilers, fire protection, etc. to determine when there is a system problem and who should be contacted.

This is a Monday to Friday position, 8AM to 4:30PM, with a 30 minute lunch break.

Job Duties:

Collects trash and recyclables from trash rooms. Transports and disposes into dumpsters.
Performs janitorial work to ensure cleanliness of all areas, such as removing litter from public areas and emptying trash.
Cleans and sanitizes restrooms/bathrooms using established practices and procedures.
Cleans, details, and refills supplies for all assigned areas of the facility as needed, including common areas, offices, etc.
Refinishes hard surface floors and cleans carpeted areas as scheduled or needed.
Maintains clean, organized work areas and securely stores equipment and supplies.
Completes any reports or logs.
Reports equipment malfunctions, injuries, and accidents to the Supervisor.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.
• One year of relevant experience preferred.
• Knowledge of commercial cleaning methods and tools/products.
• Safety and customer service oriented.
• Reliable and dependable.
• Able to follow spoken and written instructions.
• Able to work without direct supervision.
• Able to bend, kneel, squat, stand, and lift heavy objects as needed.
• Able to work in all kinds of weather.
• Able to work a flexible schedule, which may include working days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to work well with others, especially in a senior environment.

Professional Requirements

• Adheres to company and departmental personal appearance and dress code policy. Reports to work with a clean, neat and professional appearance.
• Communicates/reports key information pertaining to facility in a timely manner.
• Successfully and effectively communicates with department managers.
• Maintains open lines of communication and an approachable work style with staff and residents.
• Maintains a positive behavior, attitude and cooperative working relationship with staff, co-workers, management and residents while providing services.
• Responds timely to phone calls, etc. and/or requests for service.
• Represents JFH Management in a positive and professional manner at all times.
• Attends departmental meetings and in-services as scheduled and required.
• Accepts assignments in a cooperative and positive manner.
• Performs all duties of job to assure resident, personal safety and the protection of co-workers and facility property.
• Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops and professional affiliations, if applicable.

Saltzman House is a not-for-profit agency committed to providing the benefits of quality housing and compassionate healthcare services to limited-income seniors and their families. Our community-based housing creates a dignified and respectful environment consistent with Jewish values. We are widely recognized for the quality of our communities and for the excellence of the services we provide to our residents. Through collaborative partnerships, we honor our seniors and strive to offer them excellent programs to enhance their social, cultural and spiritual well-being.

If you think you are ready to be a part of our community, then we encourage you to continue with this applicant friendly, online job application!

JSHHS

is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

• 403(b) Retirement Fun
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Health Insurance Waiver
• Life Insurance
• MetLaw