Custodian - Section 3

Portsmouth Redevelopment & Housing Authority • Portsmouth, VA

3d • $15 - $17 • Onsite

About The Position

The Section 3 Custodian reports to the Property Manager and is responsible for daily general cleaning, sanitizing, and maintaining the appearance of assigned housing developments. Immediate supervision is provided by the Property Manager, Maintenance Supervisor, or their designee. Ninety-eight percent of custodial duties are performed outside. The position may also require occasional after-hours and weekend availability and accessibility during emergencies.

Requirements

• Knowledge of appropriate methods, materials, and equipment used in custodial work.
• Ability to operate heavy equipment such as buffers, vacuum cleaners, and other custodial equipment.
• Ability to work independently in the absence of specific instructions and exercise good judgment and initiative.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Generally available for occasional after-hours and weekend activities, and accessible, preferably by phone or another effective means, in emergencies.
• Sufficient manual dexterity to operate a variety of custodial power equipment and tools.
• Ability to observe, identify, and recognize details at close range.
• Ability to remain in a stationary position for 50% of the time; walk, move, and traverse; stoop, kneel, bend, stretch, crawl, and climb a ladder; and frequently move items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Any combination of education and experience necessary to carry out oral and written instructions.
• Previous custodial experience required.

Responsibilities

• Sweep, scrub, wax, polish, and vacuum offices and hallways as appropriate.
• Keep offices, common areas, and restrooms clean and sanitary.
• Replace light bulbs; keep parking areas, entranceways, sidewalks, and common areas free of trash and debris; and empty trash receptacles.
• Move furniture and load or unload supplies as needed.
• Disseminate information, such as newspapers, flyers, and notices, throughout specified areas as needed.
• Observe all safety rules and regulations.
• Maintain positive working relationships with residents, coworkers, local agencies, and appropriate City agencies.
• Perform other duties as assigned; duties and other job aspects may be changed as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed