Janitor/Custodian/Housekeeping

Summary The Housekeeping staff must provide a clean, sanitary comfortable, orderly and satisfying surroundings for the employees and public. The Housekeeping staff promotes sanitary conditions which prevent the spread of infection and odors. They will be required to perform tasks, which involve exposure to visible blood contamination or reasonably anticipated blood contamination. The Housekeeping staff must follow the required procedures for handling, cleaning, disposing, or moving of objects/materials and/or the clean-up of blood, infectious materials, or body fluids containing blood in accordance with the OSHA Blood-borne Pathogen Standard. Job Description Operates various mechanized cleaning equipment, such as vacuums, polishers, and buffers as required. Maintain facility in a sanitary and infection-free condition through washing, cleaning and replacement of equipment and furnishings. Requires working in damp, dusty and dirty areas. Clean up human waste and other body fluids, as required. Responsible for disposal of trash, waste, and other disposable materials. Must handle various cleaning solvents, chemicals, etc. Must comply with all regulations such as OSHA, EPA, State Health Department, etc. Plan work schedule for major tasks. Damp dust furniture, light fixtures, window sills, etc. Wet mop floors in all common areas and restrooms daily. Damp mop all corridor floors, lobby, dining areas, and others daily. Clean wash basins, mirrors, commodes, tubs, and showers daily. Check all vacant offices daily to keep fresh. Report any needed repairs immediately to supervisor (such as leaky faucets or toilets, loose tile, broken window panes, missing nuts or screws, beds needing repair, etc.). Wash windows as scheduled. Check entire area for spills, water, etc. periodically, especially in employee restrooms. Follow instructions on use of germicidal solutions to clean. All procedures for solution use will be part of the housekeeper's training. Use safety precautions in all housekeeping services. Required Qualifications: High School Diploma or G.E.D. Must have good hand-eye coordination. Exhibit the ability to learn and to assist others in the company's goals. Safety conscious. Good communication skills. Ability to perform physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Preferred Qualifications: Flexible work schedule. Physical/Environmental Demands: Physical: Standing, walking, seeing, hearing, & smelling continuously. Problem solving, oral/written communication, analytical ability, concentration, exposure to unprotected heights, eye/hand coordination, & handling continuously. Bending, reaching, stretching, crouching, & lifting 50 Lbs. continuously. Environmental: Exposure to dust, smoke, fumes, odors, grease, oil, chemicals, wet slippery surfaces, hot/cold conditions, & noise continuously. Works inside and outside. Salary: $19.19 - $20.69 per hour Benefits: Competitive wages Comprehensive benefit package Medical, Dental, Vision 401K Life Insurance Paid Vacation and Sick Time Career plan Recognition programs Professional development learning An exceptional work environment Athens will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and any other applicable state, federal or local laws. EEO/M/F/disability/veteran Athens Services is a local, family-owned waste collection and recycling company that has been a fixture in the greater Los Angeles community for the past 60 years. We provide innovative, consistent, and quality environmental services to our more than 250,000 customers in the 50+ communities we serve. Through reuse, recycling, and composting, Athens diverts valuable resources from landfills.