Janitor

Janitor

Location: Barrow (Utqiaġvik), AK

Division: Advancia Government Services

Hourly Rate: $18.75 +$5.09 H&W

Hours available:

Full time: M-F 8 hours per day

Part time: 1 day a week Saturday OR Sunday 6 hours

This position is contingent upon contract award

Position Summary:

Performs cleaning duties to maintain establishments, including residential and clinical buildings, in a clean and orderly manner.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Empties and cleans trash containers.
• Cleans wash basins, mirrors, tubs and showers.
• Wipes down glass surfaces.
• Contributes to team efforts; exhibits professionalism with customers, fellow associates and others.
• Clean, sweep, mop, vacuum, and sanitize and/or restock hallways, stairways, offices, food preparation or break areas, offsite areas, restrooms, public areas or other work areas as assigned.
• May scrub, strip, extract, wax and buff all types of floors using appropriate equipment.
• Vacuums carpets, rugs and draperies.
• Shampoos carpets, rugs and upholstery.
• Dust both low and high areas, and wipe down or cleans various surfaces.
• Remove and transport trash to appropriate disposal areas.
• Use appropriate equipment and cleaning solutions for all tasks.
• Maintain a clean and orderly cart and storage areas.
• Makes up beds and changes linens as required.
• May assist in laundry and/or linen removal.
• Replenish supplies and amenities as required.
• May change light bulbs and perform light facility maintenance.
• Has ability to recognize and use proper PPE for the job task.
• Adhere to all safety policies, requirements and training.
• Realigns furniture and amenities according to prescribed layout.
• Other duties that are pertinent to the department or unit's success also may be assigned.
• Must be able to work under minimal supervision

Minimum Qualification:

• High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED)
• At least 6 months experience in custodial services
• Ability to pass background checks by various Federal Agencies (e.g., DOD, DHS, FAA, etc.) to obtain security access badges
• Valid Driver's License with clean driving record
• Must be authorized to work in the United States
• Must be able to abide by all rules and regulations related to entering and leaving the building that the cleaning is being done in.
• Must pass a pre-employment background test
• Must pass functional capacity test
• Must be free of communicable disease

Preferred Qualifications:

• OSHA 10 Training Certificate or ability to obtain certification within 90 days of hire.
• OSHA 30 Training Certificate or ability to obtain certification within 90 days of hire.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Interpersonal Skills: Ability to interact with individuals at all levels of the organization
• Communication: Effective written, spoken, and non-verbal communication
• Customer Service: Service-oriented mentality with a focus on exceeding expectations
• Professionalism: Maintain a positive and professional demeanor
• Decision Making: Ability to quickly make sound decisions and judgments
• Proactivity: Self-motivated with the ability to effectively prioritize projects and needs
• Team Player: Willingness to provide support where needed to achieve outcomes
• Business Ethics: Demonstrate integrity, respect, and discretion in all business dealings
• Organization: Attention to detail and ability to effectively manage tasks in a fast-paced environment

Working Environment:

• The work environment characteristics described in this job description are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties and responsibilities of this job.
• Work is typically performed in an indoor environment
• Typical workweek: however, it may require some long days to meet periodic upturn in business demands or meet deadlines

Physical Demands (including but not limited to):

• Duties may include standing for long periods of time with frequent reaching, sitting, walking, twisting, stooping, bending, kneeling, and squatting. Ability to lift/carry up to 50 lbs., push/pull up to 50 lbs.