Custodian/Grounds Worker - Commission on Aging

St Joseph County•Three Rivers, MI

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About The Position

Performs housekeeping and custodial work at agency facilities, including cleaning floors, carpets, windows, restrooms, kitchens, community rooms, cafés, offices, and other areas. Maintains custodial supply inventory in coordination with the Maintenance worker and performs grounds maintenance at the Rivers Enrichment Center and the Oaks Enrichment Center, including snow removal from sidewalks at the Oaks Enrichment Center. Shares after-hours on-call duties with the Maintenance worker and fills in for that worker as needed. The role also supports event setup, supervises workers assigned to cleaning tasks, cleans agency vehicles and medical equipment, may assist with arranging medical equipment rentals, and performs general and minor repairs to buildings, fixtures, equipment, furniture, medical devices, and cleaning and lawn-care equipment. Other duties may be assigned by the Executive Director.

Requirements

Experience in cleaning, groundskeeping, minor building and mechanical-system repair, lawn-care equipment, and snow-removal equipment.
Possess a valid Michigan driver's license.
Math skills sufficient to measure chemicals and cleaning solutions.
Reading skills sufficient to read instructions, safety materials, and government regulations.
Ability to squat, stoop, and kneel to perform tasks.
Ability to lift 50 pounds or more.
Ability to climb stairs and ladders.
Ability to lift and move supplies, furniture, boxes, and other items.
Ability to operate a snow blower, lawn mower, other grounds equipment, and various power tools.
Ability to use cleaning agents and tools.

Responsibilities

Empty wastebaskets, remove debris and trash from offices, and empty paper recycling boxes.
Clean wastebaskets and replace liners.
Vacuum and sweep carpeted surfaces and spot-clean carpets.
Dust and polish furniture, baseboards, file cabinets, window ledges, and other fixtures; remove marks from furniture and remove cobwebs.
Clean and disinfect sinks, stools, and other fixtures; clean and polish drinking fountains, mirrors, and chrome fixtures.
Restock restrooms with towels, tissues, and soap.
Follow daily, weekly, monthly, and annual cleaning checklists.
Clean walls in offices, hallways, and restrooms.
Defrost and clean refrigerators, microwaves, coffee pots, and other kitchen equipment.
Maintain and stock custodial supplies, coordinating with the Maintenance worker to order and maintain supplies.
Assist with moving furniture and setting up for meetings and events.
Oversee community correction workers, jail trustees, and other special-program workers assigned to cleaning tasks.
Remove snow from walks and steps using a snow blower and shovel, and spread salt on icy surfaces.
Perform grounds maintenance, including mowing, trimming, weeding, and planting.
Assist with cleaning and maintaining medical equipment and may help arrange rentals.
Clean agency vehicles.
Perform general repairs to agency buildings, fixtures, equipment, furniture, and medical devices.
Perform minor upkeep and repairs on cleaning and lawn-care equipment.
Share after-hours on-call duties with the Maintenance worker and fill in for that worker as needed.
Perform other duties as directed by the Executive Director.