Custodian, Entry - 1st Shift - Vehicle Repair Dept.

Safety Statement:

This is a safety sensitive position.

Job Purpose:

This position performs a wide variety of custodial and maintenance duties in order to provide a clean and safe environment in and around the facilities.

Essential Functions:

• Vacuum carpets, sweep, mop, clean, dust, and strip and wax floors as needed.
• Clean, sanitize, and maintain restrooms using established procedures; check and replenish paper and supplies.
• Clean and polish water fountains, fixtures, interior windows, mirrors, interior/exterior glass doors, and entryways.
• Collect and remove trash from all assigned areas in accordance with established procedures.
• Clean and dust baseboards, windowsills, white boards, computers, and desks as assigned.
• Assists with office equipment moves and meeting and/or event set-ups as needed or requested.
• May operate manual and power equipment used to clean floors.
• Respond to emergency calls for custodial assistance as needed, which may require additional protocols for safe handling and disposal of blood borne pathogens, hazardous materials, and other non-standard waste.
• Read and comprehend basic instructions, safety data sheets, and product labels.
• Promote and adhere to all recognized safety practices and standard
• Provide service excellence through courteous, informed, accessible, and professional engagement.
• Notifies maintenance of mechanical problems, malfunctions, or needed repairs.
• Handles unscheduled duties as requested.
• Assists with facility projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Works overtime as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Must have a valid driver's license with a good driving record.
• Able to communicate in an empathetic and tactful manner.
• Must be a team player who is results oriented.
• Able to plan, schedule, and organize tasks related to the job to achieve goals within or ahead of established time frames.
• Able to be flexible and supportive.
• Able to demonstrate integrity in all job-related actions

Preferred Qualifications:

• A minimum of 3 months experience in janitorial and general facilities maintenance is preferred.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus, but not required.
• Forklift experience preferred - would be required to pass a basic forklift driving test.

Physical Requirements:

Able to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds, either from knee to waist level or waist to chest level. Occasionally pushes and/or pulls up to 100 pounds utilizing a dolly or cart. Frequently walks to various departments on a daily basis. Frequently bends and stoops at the waist and knee level. Must wear applicable and proper protective equipment including, but not limited to: protective eye and/or hearing equipment to safely perform job duties. Will occasionally be exposed to chemicals, dust, heat, cold, gas, and/or fumes. Must be able to adjust to normal plant environmental conditions (above moderate heat and cold) and to adapt quickly to physical applications requiring varying motor skills.