Custodian

Essential Functions include (but are not limited to):

· Performs custodial and general maintenance work and property care, including offices; public areas; parking lot and grounds, including snow removal and salting walkways.

· Cleans and maintains floors and carpets; washes walls, woodwork, mirrors and other building areas; uses manual tools or mechanized equipment to sweep, vacuum, mop, shampoo and wax furniture, woodwork, floors, hallways, stairways and other areas as assigned.

· Cleans restrooms; unplugs toilets with plunger; removes chewing gum; replenishes supplies.

· Washes windows, tops of windows, doorframes, lighting fixtures and other elevated areas, using ladders.

· Gathers and disposes of trash and waste in and around facilities, according to guidelines; sweeps outside areas and sidewalks.

· Handles and moves furnishings and other objects in order to clean and preserve them.

· Maintains and manages use and distribution of cleaning supplies; keeps all chemicals properly stored and labeled in accordance with OSHA, LARA and other governing entities.

· Notifies supervisor of need for repairs of equipment or facilities; ensures equipment is clean and in working order.

· Performs other related duties and responsibilities as required.

· Drives UMCH vehicles for the purpose of picking up or delivering UMCH goods.

· If opening or closing, these responsibilities include turning on/off facility lights, locking/unlocking facility doors; during winter months, ensuring walkways are clear and salted.

Required Abilities:

· Understand and follow oral directions and guidelines.

· Read, understand and follow written directions, equipment manuals and warnings on labels for various cleaning agents, solvents and other equipment

· Communicate effectively in oral and written format with others, as contacted in the course of work.

· Perform work from ladders and in places elevated from the ground as well as in confined areas and areas close to the ground.

· Operate motorized sweepers and scrubbers specific to custodial duties.

· Physical ability to lift, carry, pushing, pulling and relocate a variety of objects weighing up to 75 pounds and move wheeled equipment weighing up to 150 pounds; standing and walking for extended periods of time; bending, kneeling, crouching; and, reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally.

Environment and Potential Hazards:

· Indoor/outdoor environment subject to changing temperatures exceeding 50 degrees at times.

· Regular exposures to dust, odors and work on ladders at varying heights.

· Exposure to cleaning agents and chemicals such as disinfectants, graffiti remover, floor stripper, floor wax, propane, paint thinner, tools and powered machinery.

· Direct contact with the public, students, clients and other UMCH staff.

· Possible contact with blood borne pathogens and /or bodily fluids

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $ $22.33 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Custodial: 1 year (Required)
• facility closing: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person