Custodian

Custodian

Performs general maintenance, housekeeping, and landscaping duties on Center building, grounds, and surrounding areas using environmentally friendly cleaning products while maintaining a healthier place for students and staff.

Position Responsibilities

Administration Procedures

• Clean and sanitize restrooms/bathrooms using established practices and procedure.

• Clean, dust, and wipe furniture; sweep, mop, or vacuum floors; empty/clean wastebaskets and trash containers; empty and clean ash trays and cigarette urns; replace light bulbs; refill restroom dispensers.

• Assist with the setup of facilities for meetings, classrooms, conferences, events, etc.

• Strip, clean, buff and apply floor sealer and floor finish to hard surface floors, vacuum and shampoo carpets.

• Use and maintain assigned power equipment and hand tools; buffers, auto scrubbers, extractors, high pressure washers, high speed buffers and vacuums, brooms, mops, and squeegees for the cleaning and general maintenance of floors, walls, carpets, furniture, etc.

• Wash walls and equipment; use ladders when required in work assignments.

• Lock and unlock assigned buildings: secure building when facilities are not in use checking for unlocked doors and windows, report any unauthorized occupants, turn off lights.

• Follow instructions regarding the use of chemicals and supplies. Use as directed.

• Perform cleaning and related activities such as removing snow or debris from sidewalks and stairs in areas within sixteen feet of buildings using hand-operated tools or small power equipment.

• Move furniture, equipment, supplies and tools on an incidental basis.

• Wash accessible interior and exterior windows. Clean blinds. Launder cleaning rags and dust mops.

• Attend to emergencies when necessary.

• Attend safety meetings and other related meetings.

• Take classes as required in cleaning methods and techniques, new products, First Aid, CPR, and working relationships.

• Handle recycling materials.

• Call in work orders.

• Assist in the instruction and supervision of student help.

• Assist with inventory control and security.

• Works toward meeting performance management goals.

• Follows CDSS plan and Standards of Conduct system.

• Maintains good housekeeping in all areas and complies with safety practices.

• Complies with all DOL guidelines, OFCCP regulation, Quality Assurance Plan (QAP) Bizzell policies and procedures, Job Corps notices and bulletins, and Center policies and procedures.

• Demonstrates and abides by The Bizzell Group's core values and operating principles.

• Models, mentors, monitors appropriate Career Success Standards.

• Helps students become more employable through continuous reinforcement.

• Participation in PRH mandated staff training is mandatory. Failure to participate may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Performance Standard

Effective Communication

• Presents information both clearly and concisely and regularly confirms correct interpretation of information.

• Very high standard of communication skills both written and verbal for the presentation of facts and ideas.

• Shows professional non-verbal body language and actively listens to others.

Organization of Work

• Action oriented. Demonstrates the ability to handle several projects simultaneously with decision making, flexibility, and problem solving.

• Implements the key principles of time management, task allocation and priority assignment in addition to personal organization.

• Shows attention to detail and ability to complete work with the highest level of accuracy and efficiency.

• Continually seek ways to improve employment service provided via development of professional skills and personal growth.

Professionalism

• Demonstrates professional interpersonal skills when interacting with others. Abides by The Bizzell Group's Healthy Workplace Environment policy.

• Acts as team player and builds professional relationships with coworkers to achieve goals.

Requirements

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, and individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Knowledge of cleaning equipment, products, techniques, and standards.

Attention to detail in the cleanliness and maintenance of building and center grounds.

Experience

Three to six months of related experience preferred.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Valid State Driver's License.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and stand and walk; to reach with hands and arms and talk and listen. The employee is occasionally required to sit; to use hands and fingers to handle or feel; to taste and to smell. The employee must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision capabilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision. Physical stamina is required to handle a full shift of being active and working on the building.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level can vary from moderate to loud.