Custodian

Philadelphia PA

Description

Job Responsibilities • Keeps building and property in clean and orderly condition. • Performs routine maintenance activities. • Performs heavy cleaning duties. • Sweeps, mops, scrubs, or vacuums floors. • Gathers and empties trash. • Scrubs, sanitizes, and supplies restroom facilities. • Dusts furniture, walls, and equipment. • Cleans windows, mirrors, and partitions with soap and other cleansers. • Mixes cleaning solutions and chemicals in containers in preparation for cleaning, according to instructions. • Follows procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power machinery to prevent damage to floors and fixtures. • Cleans and polishes fixtures and furniture. • Shampoos or steam-cleans carpets and rugs. • Cleans and polishes furniture and fixtures. • Manages inventory of cleaning supplies. • Notifies managers regarding the need for repairs or additions to building operating systems. • Clean interior and exterior areas of buildings on a daily basis, as well as performing additional seasonal cleaning tasks. • Pick up and remove trash and debris from the property and dispose of it appropriately on a daily basis. • Remove snow in winter conditions and keep outdoor areas safe during bad weather, including spreading deicer on walkways and steps. • Perform light excavation, using shovels, picks and other tools to dig trenches and level ground. • Maintain landscape and garden areas by planting grass, trimming trees and bushes, and fertilizing flowers and other plants. • Contact the appropriate technicians and specialists for maintenance jobs that the groundskeeper cannot do alone. Qualifications / Skills: • Possession of a valid State of Pennsylvania driver’s license and vehicle • Knowledge of standard cleaning methods and procedures • Ability to stand, walk, and bend for many hours • Ability to perform repetitive motion for long periods of time • Experience with using cleaning equipment, including vacuum cleaners, floor buffers, and cleaning solutions • Background in handling, mixing, and using cleaning chemicals • Knowledge of occupational hazards safety rules • Communication skills • Ability to lift heavy objects, climb ladders and work at particular heights Education and Experience Requirements: • High school diploma or equivalent • Basic math skills • High school courses in shop may be preferred for jobs involving repair work