Custodian

Custodian

Woodmont Metro at Metuchen Station - Metuchen, NJ 08840

Salary Range $20.00 - $23.00 Hourly Job Shift 5 Days Per Week; Days

Description

Summary: The Custodian reports directly to the Maintenance Supervisor and indirectly to the Community Manager. Responsible for cleaning and maintaining the appearance of community models, vacant units and public access areas including office, clubhouse, restrooms, fitness centers, business center and common halls as well as cleaning and maintaining exterior appearance, as required. Cleaning apartments after move-out and preparing them for new residents, as required.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities Include The Following. Other Duties May Be Assigned.

• Remove all trash from grounds daily.
• Sweep sidewalks, driveways on a regular basis
• Water trees, shrubs, grass as needed.
• Assist in trashing out apartments upon move out.
• Assist in apartment turns.
• Paint and spackle.
• Cleans rooms, hallways, lobbies, lounges, rest rooms, corridors, elevators, stairways, club house, management office, fitness center, pool area and other work areas
• Cleans rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, and draperies.
• Dusts furniture and equipment.
• Washes walls, ceiling, and woodwork.
• Washes windows, door panels, and sills.
• Empties wastebaskets and empties and cleans ashtrays.
• Supports the maintenance team with make-readies and lends a hand to housekeeping when necessary.
• Replenishes bathroom supplies.
• Replaces light bulbs.
• Water trees, cuts; trim grass and shrubs, as required
• Must be available on notice in event of snow and/or ice and other on-site emergencies.
• Distribute flyers and letters to residents, if necessary.
• Assist in always keeping the Maintenance shop clean.
• Responsible for the security of the property always. Keeping all keys to the property in his/her personal possession and refusing to hand the keys to any unauthorized person. (Master keys are never to be given to contractors, vendors or other persons not employed by Woodmont Properties.)
• Maintain a professional appearance in uniform and always display a good attitude. Be aware of personal hygiene and cleanliness while on the job.
• Utilize the company golf cart while on premises to travel between different buildings in the community, where applicable.
• Report incidents and accidents immediately to your Manager.
• Open, close, and monitor the hot tub and pool from 11am to 8pm Sunday through Saturday, as per New Jersey Bathing Codes
• Perform daily custodial duties at the communities common areas.
• Assist the Maintenance Supervisor with basic maintenance tasks.
• Be available to share the on-call rotation.

Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies

• Safety And Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly. Maintains a clean driving record to utilize the golf cart on premises, where applicable.
• Customer Service - Responds to requests for service and assistance.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Quantity - Completes work in timely manner.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time and keeps appointments with residents

Qualifications

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education And/Or Experience

High School diploma or GED. Minimum of one-month related experience or training.

Language Skills

Ability to print and speak simple sentences.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers.

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 frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is usually required to stand; usually walk; sit; use hands and usually talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus. Employee must be able to work in hot and cold environments both in and outdoors.

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 regularly exposed to outside weather conditions, cold and warm heat. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The use of a golf cart is required at the following properties: Woodmont Ridge, Woodmont Valley, Woodmont Mews, Woodmont Place, Woodmont West, Woodmont Parc, Woodmont Knolls, Woodmont Way.