Custodial-Mover (RP555540)

ICL•Brooklyn, NY

48d

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Director of Facilities, 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.

Requirements

Committed to equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging, and active promotion of the ICL values and goals.
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
Ability to follow specific guidelines and schedules for cleaning and safety procedures is required.
Must have the ability to comprehend and follow simple instructions verbally and communicate in English.
High school diploma or GED preferred but not required
one year experience in housekeeping/ janitorial/maintenance work or related.
Basic knowledge of housekeeping techniques, proper use of maintenance and housekeeping equipment.
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 employee 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.

Nice To Haves

Possession of a clean valid NYS Driver's License desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

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