Custodian
About The Position
The custodian is responsible for the cleaning and housekeeping duties at designated TNDC sites. This role involves maintaining the general cleanliness of building interiors and exteriors, adhering to cleaning schedules, and performing various janitorial tasks. The custodian will also be responsible for trash removal, cleaning common areas and individual units, attending meetings, and following safety policies. Additionally, the role includes tasks such as cleaning windows, preparing vacant units, identifying and reporting property issues, performing preventative maintenance, managing supplies, assisting with light maintenance projects, patching and painting walls, and responding to building emergencies on an on-call schedule. Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Ability, willingness and sensitivity to work with a diverse, low-income population.
- Sound judgment and good assessment skills.
- Maturity, honesty, dependability, initiative and follow-through.
- Ability and willingness to follow directions.
- Ability and willingness to respond tactfully under pressure: cope under stress.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Ability to perform medium to heavy work involving sitting, standing, walking, lifting up to 75 pounds and climbing ladders and stairs.
- Ability to use a variety of hand and power tools and equipment necessary to perform janitorial work.
- Ability to operate a variety of cleaning equipment.
- Ability to move objects, occasionally requiring exertion of considerable force.
- Ability to coordinate eyes, hands and fingers in performing janitorial tasks.
- Visual acuity necessary to perform and inspect work and review work orders.
- Hearing acuity sufficient to use telephone and communicate with other staff.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide.
- Ability to judge situations where supervisor's involvement is needed.
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to repetitive tasks.
- Ability to comprehend and correctly use logs, work orders, timesheets, etc.
- Ability to comprehend resident handbook and employee manuals.
- Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers and staff at all levels, residents, both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to adapt to changes in policy, methods, operations, etc. as they apply to property management operations and activities.
- Ability to work in an office environment and in and outside a variety of residential buildings.
- Ability to work under hot and cold conditions.
- Ability to work under conditions of moderate noise.
- Ability to lift 75 pounds.
- Knowledge of custodial practices and procedures including sanitation and universal precautions.
Nice To Haves
- 1 year of janitorial experience.
- Second language capacity.
Responsibilities
- Maintain the general cleanliness of the building interior and exterior and adhere to the cleaning schedule for all the properties assigned.
- Sweep and mop floors.
- Maintain trash removal systems including rotation of garbage receptacles and recycling.
- Clean and vacuum hallways, common areas, sidewalks and individual units as necessary.
- Attend required TNDC meetings.
- Follow TNDC safety policies and procedures at all times.
- Wet, dust and clean windows.
- “Bag & Tag” former resident belongings in vacant units.
- Identify and report any problems in regards to maintenance, health, safety or security of the property to the General Manager.
- Follow a schedule of preventative maintenance and perform additional cleaning and maintenance duties as needed.
- Notify the General Manager or Maintenance Lead of any needed supplies or equipment.
- Assist building maintenance staff with light maintenance projects.
- Patch and paint walls as assigned.
- Respond to building emergencies on after-hours on-call schedule.
- Other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
