Janitor

POSITION SUMMARY:

This is a non-exempt position that will be responsible for a variety of janitorial, and minor maintenance and repair tasks including but not limited to maintaining safe and clean buildings and grounds in accordance with regulatory guidelines. Additionally, this position will be responsible for maintaining the inventory of all cleaning supplies and equipment at the program. The program operates twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. All duties and responsibilities must be completed in accordance with agency policy and procedures, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Department of Children and Families (DCF), federal, state, and local laws, accreditation standards, and other regulatory guidelines. The Incumbent in this position demonstrates sensitivity to the service population's cultural and socioeconomic characteristics.


Duties & Responsibilities:

Janitorial Services:


Daily

• Empty waste containers (internal/external) and remove trash to designated
• Wash designated waste
• Sweep, vacuum, and/or mop all rugs and hard
• Clean, dust, and sanitize all accessible furniture and fixtures (internal/external).
• Clean all doors, door frames, windows, and light
• Sanitize all rooms/mattresses in anticipation of new client admissions following discharges and as
• Clean and sanitize sinks, counters, and restroom fixtures, including toilet bowls, toilet seats, and
• Restock toilet paper, paper towels, and other
• Conducts rounds and reports immediately to the Supervisor, any building hazards and/or items in non-working

Weekly

• Dust window ledges, tops, partitions, and other low
• Vacuum AC vents, bathroom exhaust, and
• Cleans windows and mirrors as s
• Provide coaching to residents in maintaining rooms clean.
• Assist with resident room cleaning when directed by the supervisor.
• Wash and fold linens and assist with other laundry services as needed.

Monthly

• Conducts monthly safety checklist and notifies supervisor of any areas of concern.

Supplies and Inventory:

• Maintains the inventory of janitorial supplies and
• Submits order requests for janitorial supplies and equipment to supervisor or
• Receives merchandise and stores according to set
• Maintains and stores chemical products in accordance with safety
• Documents Material Safety Data Sheet in the binder for all

Maintenance:

• May perform minor maintenance with the authorization of the supervisor.
• Completes logs of any necessary repairs or maintenance.
• Accompanies vendors/company representatives while on-premises as

Risk Management and Quality Assurance:

• Follows safety
• Performs Performance Quality Improvement functions as assigned by the
• Participates in ongoing safety
• Participates monthly in the fire
• Timely and accurately submit Unusual Incident Reports and include all relevant documentation required by regulatory bodies.
• Must be available to work beyond your regular schedule in crisis situations or if there is a declared agency

Additional Duties:

• Communicates any problem/concern of the program to the Program Director
• Performs other duties as assigned by the
• Completes all required training.
• Complies with all policies, procedures, and requirements necessary to perform the functions of this

Physical Demands:

• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to bend, stoop, stretch, squat, kneel, push, pull, and sit.

Educational & Experiential Requirements:

• High School Diploma/GED.
• 1 year of related experience is preferred.
• Bilingual Spanish preferred.

Reporting to this position:

• N/A

Schedule: 1:00pm - 9:00pm, Sunday-Thursday

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