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Custodian, Scranton (FT Days)
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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.
$35,662 / year median in Pennsylvania
+6% projected growth
Job Description
Custodian, Scranton (FT Days) Show Map
Location
475 Morgan Highway, Scranton, PA, 18508, United States
Job Category
Custodian, Housekeeping
Employee Type
1-Full Time
Contact information
Name
Becky Snyder
Phone
570-341-4518
rsnyde@allied-services.org
Description
GENERAL SUMMARY
Working under the direction of the Janitorial Program Supervisor, the Custodian cleans and services residents' rooms, community areas and office areas in a safe, efficient manner.
Type of supervision exercised:
None.
Jobs reporting to this position:
None.
EDUCATION
High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Six (6) months of custodial experience is preferred.
SPECIAL EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
- Must be cleared according to Act 169 in areas required. Needs to be able to work a flexible schedule work time. Good written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills are desired. Will become competent in areas designated by program policies. Is to adhere to established company and program policies and procedures related to safety and infection control. 18% Dry and wet mops hard floors. (E)
- 15% Vacuums, spot cleans, or shampoos carpets when assigned. (E)
- 15% Uses floor machines, automatic scrubbers, wall-washing equipment, waste collecting equipment, etc. (E)
- 10% Collects and transports refuse; cleans and relines refuse containers with plastic bags
- 10% Cleans sinks, tubs, showers and toilets. Polishes bright work and cleans mirrors. Empties trash, sweeps and mops floors with disinfectant cleaner. Replaces all paper and soap supplies. (E)
- 10% Dusts, cleans, and polishes furniture including beds, dressers, and lamps. (E)
- 5% Cleans top of windows, door frames and other high places. (E)
- 5% Polishes stainless steel and other bright work. Cleans glass. (E)
- 5% Cleans venetian blinds and drapes. (E)
- 7% Strips or scrubs and refinishes floors when assigned. (
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Shift
7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m