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Prestige Maintenance USA
Custodian - EKS
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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.
$33,298 / year median in Kansas
+8% projected growth
Job Description
Custodian - EKS
JOB PURPOSE
The Custodian performs assigned custodial tasks as it relates to that particular job location. This includes general cleaning (restroom, offices, cafeteria, sales floor, others as assigned), buffing, scrubbing, and ability to perform basic tasks of vacuum, sweeping, mopping and use of equipment such as scrubbers, extractors, and buffers.EXPECTATIONS FOR SATISFACTORY JOB PERFORMANCE
- Performs all general required tasks as directed by Lead Custodian or Crew Lead Supervisor
- Uses floor machines for buffing, stripping, waxing, vacuuming and carpet cleaning safely, according to proper usage, and as agreed to schedule with store/customer
- Performs all tasks within proper safety guidelines, company guidelines, and as directed by management
- Follows all company policies and procedures regarding safety, customer service, proper attire, and working conditions such as hours and timekeeping
- Performs assignments according to company schedule and as expected by customer
- Wears uniform at required worksites
- Performs janitorial/custodial tasks based on defined scope of work and customer requests.
- Follows oral and written instructions
- Works effectively individually and with a team
- Attends periodic training and safety meetings
EDUCATION AND
CERTIFICATIONSPrefer a high school diploma or equivalent plus 1-2 years of experience in custodial, janitorial, or cleaning services.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Able to read and communicate in English
- Requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, pull, or push heavy objects or materials up to 50 pounds
- Repetitive motion involved on a daily basis may include, but not limited to, bending, twisting, pushing, pulling, reaching, climbing, and squatting
- Ability to operate small power tools
- Requires stooping, kneeling, crawling, bending, turning, and reaching into areas not fully air conditioned
- Able to stand and walk for extended periods of time to include climbing/descending stairwells and ladders
- Can work independently and in stressful environments
- Regular, consistent and predictable attendance
- Optional local area travel using personal vehicle. Approximately 10% of the time and will vary during the month and week.
- May have responsibility to enter customer facilities that require background screening.
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
REQUIRED & PREFERRED Required Skills:
- Basic knowledge of custodial duties and janitorial responsibilities
- Knowledge of cleaning equipment including vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, scrubbing and applying finishes on different flooring materials
- Knowledge of cleaning techniques and processes. Knowledge of the qualities and uses of various cleaning, sanitizing, stripping, and waxing compounds
- Experience in cleaning and sanitizing washrooms
- Able to demonstrate importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment, and report unsafe conditions to appropriate Supervisor
- Ability to follow directions and work within guidelines
- Must be able to read, understand and follow units of measure on product labels.
- Satisfactory personal appearance and hygiene within company guidelines
- Demonstrated ability of maintaining janitorial equipment in a clean, safe and operable condition
Preferred Skills:
- Ability to maintain janitor closets in a clean, organized and safe manner and according to company guidelines and all regulations Prestige Maintenance USA provides scalable janitorial and facilities maintenance services using environmentally sustainable solutions.