Custodian

Custodian

Job Category: Service & Trade

Requisition Number: CUSTO001131

Posting Details

Posted: May 30, 2025

Full-Time

On-site

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St. Albans, VT 05478, USA

Job Details

Description

CUSTODIAN

JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for: light plumbing, changing light bulbs, room climate maintenance, transportation of bio-hazardous materials, snow/ice removal scrubbing/stripping/waxing floors, other duties assigned to Environmental Services Technicians

PRE-REQUISITES:

Education: High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Experience: Ability to read, write and understand English required.

Other Skills: Must possess a valid driver's license with clean driving record and be insurable by NMC's insurance policy.

RELATIONSHIPS:

Reports To: Manager, Environmental Services

Supervises: N/A

Other Contacts: All hospital employees, patients and their families, and the general public

SCOPE:

Machinery or Equipment Used: Industrial cleaning equipment: vacuum cleaner, mop, broom/dustpan, linen cart, trash barrel on barrel roller, trash compactor, washing machine, case-knife, power cleaning equipment, auto-scrubbers, extractors, burnishers, step ladder, dolly, computer, phone, beeper

Physical Demands: Energy requirements for frequent mopping, pushing/pulling, lifting, etc. Occasional: kneeling, squatting, overhead reaching and lifting up to 55 lbs. Frequent: reaching, bending, and pushing/pulling, lifting, carrying up to 14 lbs., walking with and without the hospital in all weather, repetitive gripping for extended time (approx. 3.5 hrs.), and constant use of hand

Working Conditions: Potential for spills of cleaning agents, mop buckets, etc. and potential exposure to blood borne pathogens when cleaning, exposure to extreme temperatures, uneven surfaces, confined spaces, minor vibration, high elevations. Expected to work independently, while subject to interruptions, high patient volume, and ability to adjust for absenteeism

Required Protective Equipment: Mask, booties, gloves, hairnet, lab coat, face shield, gown and goggles

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Performs cleaning, minor maintenance, handling of waste, disposal and material handling using safe work practices and following policies and procedures for each task

Performs tasks in the correct order to maintain the integrity of the environment

Reviews work completed to verify the correct steps have been completed

2. Acts a liaison to Plant and Property Department staff

Performs minor maintenance using safe work practices and follows policies and procedures

3. Performs all tasks in a safe manner using safe work practices

Wears appropriate PPE for all tasks

Follows directions when mixing chemicals

Uses appropriate equipment for the task

Uses proper body mechanics

4. Communicates with patients, team members, and management in an accurate and timely manner evidenced by:

Requests Plant & Property assistance when appropriate for weather conditions, unresolved maintenance needs and alarms

Talks with and listens to patients/team members

Reports pertinent information

Protects confidentiality of patient/colleagues

5. Applies leadership skills

Interacts with others in professional manner

Manages conflict

Delegates and assigns tasks

Serves as a resource to Environmental Services team members

Provides education and training as requested by manager

6. Demonstrates the unit specific skills requisite for department

See unit specific competencies

7. Manages self and resources effectively

Acknowledges limits of experience and capability

Identifies learning needs and seeks resources

Utilizes equipment and supplies appropriately

Seeks out and accepts feedback

Requests assistance appropriately

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