What are the responsibilities and job description for the Custodian-Mover-04555501 position at ICL?
Under the supervision of Program Admin Supervisor, the Custodian/Mover is generally responsible for the cleaning of all areas of assigned building(s). Responsibilities include but are not limited to: overall cleaning of the building, wiping down counters/tables, garbage pickup and removal, maintaining the cleanliness of offices, conference rooms, lobbies, and other public areas such as break rooms and restrooms. They are also responsible for project work, especially floor maintenance, including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming or using industrial cleaning equipment, cleaning and stocking bathrooms, cleaning windows, and minor building maintenance and repairs. Responsible for moving, storage, packing, loading, and transport of office equipment or residential household items for relocation services. May be assigned to keeping lawns or sidewalks clean, mowing grass, tending to ornamental gardens, raking leaves or shoveling snow.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Cleaning includes dust mopping, damp mopping, sweeping, vacuuming, gum removal, dusting, picking up larger objects off the floor and cleaning windows; uses industrial equipment like floor buffers, industrial floor washers to clean and finish floors.
- Ensures completion of assigned cleaning schedule tasks within each scheduled shift.
- Follows all safety procedures at all times
- Fixes small building problems, like leaky faucets or faulty light switches.
- Cleans restrooms and restocks toilet tissue and other dispensers, empties trash, cleans and sanitizes fixtures, cleans mirrors, spot cleans partition doors and walls, sweeps and mops tile floors, and cleans toilets and urinals
- Moves furniture, vacuums, repositions furniture, empties trash and replaces liners
- Checks all trash containers prior to moving it and maintains trash removal systems including rotation of garbage receptacles and recycling
- Performs additional duties as required, including attending to flooded areas, incidental spills, and related clean-up work for trash and restroom concerns
- Restock carts and closets at the end of each shift
- Maintains vigilance against pests and report need for special pest control.
- As directed, responsible for moving, storage, packing, loading, and transport of office equipment or residential household items for relocation services
- Other duties as assigned
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Education: Ability to read, understand and write English. Ability to follow specific guidelines and schedules for cleaning and safety procedures is required. High school diploma or GED preferred but not required
Experience: one year experience in housekeeping/ janitorial/maintenance work or related. Basic knowledge of housekeeping techniques, proper use of maintenance and housekeeping equipment. Possession of a clean valid NYS Driver's License desirable but not required.
Physical Requirements: Employees in this title are required to possess the ability to perform all the essential tasks listed above with or without reasonable accommodations including the following physical demands: An employees in this job title must be able to lift push, pull and/or move objects weighing up to 75 pounds and have the ability to bend and reach. Must be able spend most of the workday on one’s feet.
Essential Knowledge, Skills and abilities:
- Excellent human relation skills are necessary to demonstrate a cordial and helpful demeanor to other ICL staff, clients, and visitors.
- Excellent customer service skills
- Knowledge of effective cleaning and sanitizing practices, general building and grounds maintenance practices and procedures including proper safety precautions.
- Ability to perform routine cleaning duties, minor repairs, and maintenance activities of buildings and grounds.
- Ability to use and maintain cleaning and maintenance equipment and tools effectively and in a safe manner.
- Ability to follow instructions and work independently but also as part of a team.
- Ability to pay attention to details, ability to lift at least 75 lbs, have a clean/organized appearance at all times, team player willing to help wherever needed, strong work ethic with the ability to remain productive throughout the entire shift
- Strong communication skills
- Must be willing to work assigned hours
- Ability to follow and adhere to general OSHA standards and requirements, including Hazardous waste awareness
- Ability to use a portable fire extinguisher
- Awareness of and ability to use Personal Protective Equipment
Ability to follow Safe Equipment Handling rules and procedures
