Custodial Worker

MCJC•Dayton, OH

15h•Onsite

About The Position

The Custodial Worker performs general custodial duties to maintain the cleanliness of a detention facility and its fixtures. The position may assist in the kitchen during staffing shortages and performs light maintenance tasks. The employee works 40 hours per week in Detention Services and reports to the Facility Support Supervisor. The role has no supervisory responsibilities. The employee must follow instructions and perform assigned duties, including duties required by the supervisor or designee. The position requires at least 16 hours of training annually. CPR and First Aid certification must be earned after appointment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Ability to perform light manual labor for extended periods.
Ability to lift heavy objects occasionally, including objects over 25 pounds.
Ability to pass a criminal background check.
Ability to document identity and employment eligibility within three days of original appointment, as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act.
Knowledge of custodial methods, materials, equipment, and supplies; safety precautions; and methods and precautions for handling potentially infectious bodily fluids and other materials.
Ability to understand and follow instructions, maintain effective working relationships with associates and the general public, and perform light manual labor for extended periods.
Skill in first aid and CPR and in operating general custodial equipment.
Ability to meet the physical demands described, including standing and walking for extended periods, using equipment, reaching, climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and frequently lifting items up to 25 pounds.
Must earn CPR and First Aid certification following appointment.

Responsibilities

Perform a variety of custodial duties, including vacuuming and scrubbing rugs; dusting, mopping, washing, stripping, waxing, and buffing floors; and dusting furniture, vents, and equipment.
Wash windows, venetian blinds, woodwork, and walls.
Clean sinks, toilets, urinals, mirrors, other bathroom fixtures, and water fountains.
Empty wastebaskets and remove trash bags from the kitchen and other areas.
Clean spills and minor vandalism caused by youth, disinfect areas, and clean areas flooded by clogged toilets.
Unstop toilets and remove toilet paper, urine, and feces from corners, walls, ceilings, and other locations.
Replace bathroom supplies, change light bulbs, and perform other light maintenance tasks.
Monitor custodial-supply inventory and submit requests to the supervisor as needed.
Assist in the kitchen during staffing shortages.
Note building problems requiring skilled repair and refer them to the supervisor to initiate repairs.
Receive a minimum of 16 hours of training annually.
Perform other duties as assigned.