Custodian

El Centro Family Health•Springer, NM

59d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervisor of the Clinic Manager/or Regional Administrator, the Custodian maintains the workplace by providing a safe and comfortable environment of care by performing routine janitorial services and/or minor repairs of the assigned location. The Custodians' primary job is to keep the office and clinic building clean and functioning properly.

Requirements

Six months experience in custodial work.
Ability to balance, bend, lift, carry, and pull up to 20 lbs.
Ability to sit and stand for extended periods, typically longer than four hours.
Manual dexterity and ability to use hands and fingers for feeling, grasping, and operating office equipment.
Adequate hearing ability for communication and monitoring office environments.
Good vision for reading documents, operating office equipment, and observing surroundings.
Capability to stoop, crouch, crawl, or kneel as necessary for office tasks.
Ability to talk clearly and effectively for communication.
Ability to walk and move around the office environment.
Possible exposure to bloodborne pathogens and infectious materials.
Exposures: Airborne Pathogens, Blood borne Pathogens-Category I, Chemicals, Electrical current; machine vibration; moving parts, Muscular and muscular strain, Noise, Odors, fumes, toxicants, explosive materials, and chemicals, Temperature, Vision and hearing strain.

Nice To Haves

Flexibility to work a varied schedule, including evenings, weekends, or as needed.

Responsibilities

Sweep and/or vacuum public rooms, offices, training rooms. Mop all areas that require cleaning.
Scrub clean and disinfect bathroom, kitchen and any public area.
Disinfect sinks and operatories, emptying and cleaning trash receptacles, and washing or vacuuming all chairs.
Ensure that dispensers are full at all times, i.e., tissue paper, soap dispenser, paper towels.
Dust and disinfect filing cabinets, counters and desktops as requested.
Dust and wipe windowsills, door frames, and light fixtures; wash windows monthly and remove interior/exterior cobwebs.
Disinfect high-touch surfaces like doorknobs and ensure all cleaning is performed according to chemical safety guidelines.
Maintain lighting by replacing bulbs or submitting requisitions and perform basic plumbing tasks like unclogging sinks and commodes.
Manage the locking/unlocking of buildings, check for unauthorized occupants, and ensure all windows, doors, and lights are secured when not in use.
Maintain the exterior appearance by removing trash and debris from parking lots and grounds, including weed control.
Clear snow, ice, and debris from sidewalks and stairs (withing 16 feet of buildings) using hand tools or small power equipment.
Apply salt to walkways and parking lots during winter; deploy caution signs or barricades and report unsafe conditions to supervisors.
Assist with the physical setup and breakdown of facilities for meetings, classrooms, conferences, and special events.
Provide immediate assistance during emergencies and attend all scheduled safety or departmental meetings.
Participate in required coursework covering modern cleaning techniques, new product use, First Aid/CPR, and workplace relationship building.
Adherence to customer service by exhibiting behavior and actions which create a high level of confidence towards patients, customers and staff relations, which reflects respect for patient's and customers' rights, needs and confidentiality.
Other duties as assigned.