Custodian

Custodian

At Morris Furniture Company, our values represent our distinctive core beliefs-the Morris way of doing business. Our mission is "Making Homes Great" and we bring our mission to life through our values of professionalism, quality, ownership, collaboration, integrity, and fun.

Purpose: The custodian is responsible for cleaning buildings, removing debris, and keeping areas neat and tidy. The custodian will be responsible for vacuuming and buffing floors, shampooing carpets, emptying trash receptacles, and replacing the lining of trash cans.

General Description of Duties:

• Clean building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, or vacuuming them.
• Gather and empty trash.
• Service, clean, and supply restrooms.
• Clean and polish furniture and fixtures.
• Clean windows, glass partitions, and mirrors, using soapy water or other cleaners, sponges, and squeegees.
• Dust furniture, walls, machines, and equipment.
• Make adjustments to heating and cooling.
• Mix water and detergents or acids in containers to prepare cleaning solutions, according to specifications.
• Steam-clean or shampoo carpets.
• Strip, seal, finish, and polish floors.
• Follow procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power equipment, in order to prevent damage to floors and fixtures.
• Monitor building security and safety by performing such tasks as locking doors after operating hours and checking electrical appliance use to ensure that hazards are not created.
• Move heavy supplies, either manually or by using hand trucks.
• Notify managers concerning the need for major repairs or additions to building operating systems.
• Remove snow from sidewalks, snow shovels, and spread snow melting chemicals.
• Requisition supplies and equipment needed for cleaning and maintenance duties.
• Set up, arrange, and remove decorations, tables, chairs, and ladders to prepare facilities for events such as banquets and meetings.

Qualifications:

• Highly skilled in vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, and applying finishes on different flooring materials and stairs.
• Proven record of cleaning and sanitizing washrooms, showers, and locker rooms.
• Able to clean all fixtures and furniture safely.
• Profound capability of maintaining janitor closets in a clean, organized, and safe manner.
• Demonstrated ability of maintaining janitorial equipment in a clean, safe, and operable condition.
• In-depth knowledge of modern cleaning equipment and chemicals.
• Adept at using chemicals in a safe manner.
• Able to operate janitorial equipment properly and safely.
• Comprehensive knowledge of restocking supplies in bathrooms, break rooms, and common areas.
• Substantial knowledge of dusting and cleaning office desks and furniture that are not cluttered.
• Well versed in inspecting premises and building.
• Track record of finishing assigned tasks effectively within limited time.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to prioritize and perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Outstanding customer service skills.
• Ability to work effectively individually and with a team.
• Able to operate a two-way radio.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

Work Requirements:

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 accommodation 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 stand, sit, use hands to finger, talk, and hear. Specific visual abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Employee is occasionally required to lift, push, pull, and/or move up to 50 pounds.