VA Location - Custodian/Janitor

CENTRAL ARIZONA SHELTER SERVICES INC•Charlottesville, VA

About The Position

The custodian maintains a clean and safe working environment for staff, visitors, and clients. The position provides routine cleaning and sanitation in client rooms, offices, common areas, restrooms, and the community kitchen, and may require cleaning biohazard spills. The custodian follows safety procedures, uses personal protective equipment, and handles chemicals and spills according to applicable OSHA, MSDS, and spill-kit procedures. The role also includes maintaining outside areas and the parking lot, reporting maintenance issues or damage to a supervisor, assisting with moving and event setup, and receiving donations or deliveries. The employee is expected to be thorough, manage time effectively, and maintain professional, cordial relationships with staff and clients. The schedule is 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Wednesday through Saturday, including a lunch break. The work is physically active and involves standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, climbing, reaching, and frequently lifting and carrying items over 50 pounds. Duties may expose the employee to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, vibration, and outdoor weather conditions.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 1 year of custodial or janitorial experience.
Basic computer proficiency.
Obtain CPR-First Aid certification within 90 days of employment.
Complete Naloxone (Narcan) training within 90 days of employment.
Administer CPR and/or First Aid as part of job duties when required.
Administer Naloxone in an emergency situation when required.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Associate’s degree.
3 years of custodial or janitorial experience.

Responsibilities

Clean client rooms, offices, and common areas.
Clean and sanitize restrooms and restock supplies such as hand soap, paper towels, and toilet paper.
Clean and sanitize the community kitchen after client mealtimes.
Clean, mop, wash, and vacuum floors.
Dust, clean, and polish furniture and fixtures.
Empty trash and take it to outside dumpsters.
Clean windows.
Maintain outside areas and the parking lot as directed, including sweeping debris and washing walkways or parking areas.
Report malfunctioning bathroom or light fixtures and damage to rooms or staff areas to a supervisor.
Clean up biohazard spills in client rooms or other areas when needed.
Follow safety procedures, use PPE, use chemicals according to OSHA and MSDS regulations, and clean spills using bloodborne pathogen kits or OSHA-approved spill kits.
Assist with moving furniture, equipment, or fixtures and setting up for meetings, parties, and other events.
Assist with receiving donations or other deliveries as directed.
Perform other duties as assigned.