Janitorial Assistant

Janitorial Assistant Salinas, CA Job Details Full-time $16.90 - $17.50 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications Carpentry Safe work practices Janitorial experience Spanish Floor cleaning Outdoor work Basic math Sanitation Maintenance Pruning (plant care) English High school diploma or GED Window cleaning Non-CDL Class C Plumbing Driving Waste collection Equipment maintenance Power tools 1 year Materials handling Hand tools Roofing Mechanical knowledge Entry level Carpet cleaning Full Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

: Perform, as directed, cleaning and maintenance of both the inside of the building and the outside surrounding areas, grounds keeping and janitorial assignments at the corporate facility.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Accountable for the upkeep of the building and surrounding grounds. Will perform one or more of the following functions depending on daily needs and/or assignments:

Inside:

Sweeping / vacuuming, mopping, washing windows, trash disposal, cleaning rest rooms and filling supplies, cleaning lunch room and conference room and filling supplies, cleaning the refrigerators in the beak room and conference room, setting up the conference room for meetings.

Outside:

Clearing weeds, sweeping, pruning/trimming shrubs, watering and trash disposal. Will maintain cleaning supplies and equipment. Will report any safety hazards, needed repairs and security issues. Accountable for lock up procedure. Following checklist will ensure the building is secure before leaving at night. Perform main plant landscaping and gardening duties; maintain building grounds in a clean and orderly fashion (e.g., performing leaf blowing). Perform main plant janitorial duties, including cleaning restrooms, floors and carpets, and emptying trash; ensuring restroom and break room supplies are maintained; ensuring general main plant cleanliness.

SECONDARY DUTIES

Work with clients who are assigned for vocational services as requested. Perform related duties as required.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS EDUCATION REQUIRED

A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION REQ

A valid California class C driver's license may be required, depending on the specific position.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

One year of industrial maintenance experience, or equivalent, including previous janitorial experience, is preferred.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

Basic math ability. Familiarity with hand and power tools, and gardening equipment. Knowledge of cleaning products, equipment, and procedures. Familiarity with basic material handling techniques and equipment and proper lifting procedures (this may be learned on the job). Familiarity with Goodwill Central Coast's mission, general Company policies, and procedures (this may be learned on the job).

EQUIPMENT USED

Typical maintenance equipment, typical warehouse equipment, typical cleaning equipment, typical gardening equipment, vehicles, and typical office equipment.

SKILLS/APTITUDES/TEMPERAMENTS

Ability to communicate orally in basic English. Ability to communicate in basic Spanish preferred. Demonstrated basic skills in three of the following: mechanical, electrical, plumbing, painting, carpentry (including framing) and roof repair. Ability to work with cleaning and gardening materials and equipment. Depending on the specific position, may require ability to drive a vehicle in the transaction of Company business. This requires a good driving record, and may require proof of personal vehicle liability insurance. Ability to work from written orders, simple drawings and verbal instructions with general supervision while executing work orders and following jobs through to completion. Ability to maintain self-control, deal effectively with management, company personnel and the public. Ability to coordinate hand/eye/foot movement to safely handle and maneuver in/out trucks, operate vehicle controls, tools, walk and/or climb up/down ramp/ladders, lift and carry tools and supplies. Ability to understand and accept directions, follow procedures and perform routine work, adapting to change as it relates to work flow without loss of efficiency. Ability to demonstrate satisfactory attendance as outlined in Company policy. Ability to adhere to safe work practices as documented in Company safety policies; ability to report safety hazards/accidents promptly to supervisor or safety committee member.

EMOTIONAL EFFORT

The job has deadlines requiring frequent overtime. The work environment varies but is often hectic with frequent high activity.

JOB SETTING

Work is performed approximately 50% inside and 50% outside of buildings. Temperature and exposure to elements will fluctuate depending on weather conditions where work is performed. There is exposure to dust, dirt, fumes (vehicles, paint, and welding) and other airborne particles. The incumbent must occasionally handle household toxic and cleaning products, such as paint and weed/insect killer (which may also be received in donations. The noise volume is moderately high throughout the day depending on activity performed and equipment in use. Other work hazards include electricity, power tools/equipment, ladders, forklifts, vehicles. Work is performed independently and in cooperation with others. There is regular contact with co-workers and management with occasional contact with public (suppliers).

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The job requires regular lifting/carrying of objects up to 25 lbs. with occasional lifting up to 50 lbs. Heavier items (51 lbs. or more) are moved either with assistance from another person or by using proper material handling equipment. Normal or corrected talking, hearing, and seeing abilities are sufficient to perform required tasks. Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either orally or in writing