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Set Free Alaska

Custodian

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

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What they do

A Janitor or Cleaner provides cleaning and basic maintenance in buildings such as schools, offices, stores, hospitals or hotels. Cleans and polishes floors, removes trash, vacuums carpets, washes windows, cleans bathrooms, stocks building supplies such as light bulbs and paper towels and performs minor repairs as needed. Holds keys for rooms and building entrances and locks or unlocks them as needed.

$41,730 / year median in Alaska

+10% projected growth

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Job Description

•Voted Best Place to Work 4 Years in a Row•
Benefits:
Insurance Health Dental Vision Life Short Term Disability 401K with 3% match Paid Time Off Continuing Education Stipend Job summary: Perform a variety of custodial duties to maintain the cleanliness and orderliness of assigned rooms, buildings, and related facilities. Working evenings after 5pm, Monday- Friday. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.
Qualifications:
Required:
Ability to pass a drug screening and State of Alaska background check A current valid driver's license Qualify for SFA's commercial automobile insurance
Preferred:
Diploma or GED Custodial experience Skills required:
Knowledge of:
Methods of cleaning and preserving floors, walls and fixtures Cleaning materials and disinfectants Occupational hazards and standard safety practices The operation of common janitorial equipment (e.g. broom, ladder, step stool), motorized vehicles and power equipment (e.g. vacuums, common power tools, yard equipment) Ability to: Work independently in the absence of supervision Great written and verbal communication skills Build good rapport with those contacted in-the-course-of work Job responsibilities: Clean and care for assigned areas and equipment. Cleaning duties will be performed outside of regular office hours Perform moderate to heavy manual work Perform minor repairs and assist with office moves Work is performed primarily in an indoor environment, with occasional travel from site to site; exposure to dust, grease, odors, and cleaning agents; work hours include shift work to minimize disruption of daily operational activities Primary functions require enough physical ability and mobility to walk and stand for prolonged periods of time; stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, climb, reach and twist; regularly push, pull, lift, and/or carry light to moderately heavy objects and occasionally objects over 45 pounds; requires an ability to operate various equipment