Custodian

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible for general cleaning, light maintenance, and groundskeeping of all agency facilities. Hours are 7:00 - 3:00. 

CORE ACCOUNTABILITIES

Cleaning Duties

• Follow the cleaning schedule and checklist for assigned area.
  • Floor Care – vacuuming, mopping, carpet spot cleaning, auto scrubbing, buffing
  • Surface care – dusting, sanitizing, glass/mirror/window cleaning, metal/wood polishing, clean blinds
  • Waste removal – empty trash bins, transport trash to proper disposal areas
• Maintain a clean and orderly environment to protect the safety and health of others.
• Properly cleans and maintains housekeeping equipment.

General Maintenance

• Report maintenance concerns to Supervisor in timely manner.
• Make repairs and improvements as needed.
• Replace burned out light bulbs, including Emergency Exit lights.
• Strip and wax floors yearly or as directed.
• Pick up and remove trash and debris from the property and dispose of it.
• Maintain landscape and garden areas by trimming trees and bushes and picking weeds.
• Remove snow from sidewalks and apply salt/calcium when needed to walkways.

Secure Buildings

• Secure the facilities, ensuring building is locked/unlocked as required.
• Ensure security of company assets.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities

• Review and recommend improvements to processes associated with areas of responsibility.
• Participate in staff meetings, conferences, training sessions and workshops as assigned.
• Demonstrate familiarity with policies, performance standards and the agency's Mission, Vision and Core Values.
• Be a contributory team member in a positive/productive manner.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Minimum of one year of experience in custodial services preferred.
2. Knowledge of cleaning procedures, equipment and supplies is required.
3. Ability to work both independently and in a collaborative team environment with a diverse group of people.
4. Ability to manage multiple projects and see them through to completion.
5. Must have a valid driver's license and vehicle insurance.
6. Passion, idealism, integrity, positive attitude, mission-driven, and self-directed.

CYHS CORE VALUES

Commitment - Meeting the needs of those we serve through professional services: Demonstrates a clear commitment to the agency's mission by exhibiting a shared concern for team members and clientele above personal interest. Has a healthy, manageable and sustainable commitment to doing a job well and going above and beyond when it is truly required. Supports fundraising. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better client experience. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings. Pursues self-development that enhances job performance.

Compassion – Unconditional empathy for all.

Listens attentively to others and demonstrates an openness toward understanding concerns, feelings and needs. Makes wise assessments and adjusts behavior and style to effectively address situation. Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions.

Service - Community support through professionalism, accessibility, and advocacy.

Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Exhibits competence, good judgement, reliability, and polite behavior in order to meet the expectations of clients and the agency. Strives to provide service by means of advocacy.

Integrity - Upholding honesty, ethical principles and moral values.

Takes responsibility for one's own actions. Acknowledges weaknesses and easily admits mistakes. Accurately assess personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships. Makes sound judgements and transfers learning from one situation to another.

Teamwork - Collaboration among programs to reflect a diversity of ideas and service delivery.

Builds effective, supportive working relationships with team members. Reaches out to others in different programs for ideas, points out the contribution of others, shares credit, emphasizes team over self, and defines success collectively rather than individually. Seeks first to understand the other person's point of view and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Willing to assist other agency employees when they need help and willing to share ideas with others. Able to adjust behavior and style to adapt to needs of others on the team.