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.
The Building Custodian, under general supervision of the Director of Facilities and direct supervision of the Maintenance supervisor, will perform a variety of custodial duties to maintain the cleanliness and orderliness of the assigned RUPCO owned properties to include offices, common areas and surrounding outdoor areas.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Cleaning and dusting of floors, windows, carpets, counters, window/door frames, baseboards, walls, Etc. Trash removal in all offices, conference rooms, breakrooms, employee kitchenette's, bathrooms and common areas Maintain all entrances, hallways, stairs, elevators and common areas in assigned buildings Clean and sanitize bathrooms on a daily basis. Ensure that paper towels, soap, toilet paper and other necessary items remain stocked and/or available. Restock supplies in breakrooms, kitchens and common areas daily. Maintain cleanliness and neatness of custodial/maintenance closets at assigned properties Help to set up and break down for events or meetings Assist with cleaning for apartment turnovers as needed May be expected to make minor repairs as part of daily routine (check/change lightbulbs, tighten screws, fix vacuum cleaner belts, take down and clean light covers, plunge toilet, replace outlet plates, etc.…) Painting, landscaping, snow shoveling and other small maintenance projects may be required from time to time Maintain compliance with all applicable federal, state and local regulations as well as to follow all OSHA and RUPCO safety guidelines. Maintain a positive and professional relationship with tenants and staff Health, Safety, & Compliance Maintain a work environment in a clean, organized, and safe manner. Conduct daily inspections of work areas to look for unsafe conditions Ensure all accidents are reported to supervisor and Human Resources timely and in an appropriate manner. Maintain practices to ensure Health and Safety compliance. Use all required safety devices and personal protective equipment. Agency Standards Demonstrate positive work attitudes and habits. Maintain a clean and neat appearance consistent with agency standards Attend all required meetings and trainings Participate in training programs for professional growth as scheduled and approved Responsible for understanding and adhering to RUPCO Inc.'s applicable program rules, regulations and policies. Keep abreast of any changes or modifications to policies or regulations. Perform other duties as assigned
Salary:
$21.88 Hourly
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
High School Diploma or equivalent is preferred.
Experience:
6 months of experience is required.
Skills:
Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions Must be able to prioritize tasks Must have a high level of energy and able to multi-task when necessary Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds Must be able to climb stairs and a ladder Must be able to stand for extended periods of time Must be able to work as part of a team Must be organized and able to work independently without constant supervision Must have effective communication and interpersonal skills Must have basic knowledge of cleaning products Must have basic knowledge of cleaning equipment
BONA FIDE WORKING CONDITIONS
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. Requests for reasonable accommodation will be reviewed per ADA standards. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; touch, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. This position may require the employee to bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, or climb. The position requires frequent lifting up to 50 pounds.
Affirmative Action & EEO Statement:
It is the policy of RUPCO Inc. to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. This policy relates to all phases of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, employment, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, reduction of workforce and termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, selection for training, the use of all facilities, and participation in all company-sponsored employee activities. Provisions in applicable laws providing for bona fide occupational qualifications, business necessity or age limitations will be adhered to by the company where appropriate. As part if the company's equal employment opportunity policy, RUPCO Inc. will also take affirmative action as called for by applicable laws and Executive Orders to ensure that minority group individuals, females, disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, other protected veterans, Armed Forces service medal veterans, and qualified disabled persons are introduced into our workforce and considered for promotional opportunities.
