Custodian

Bay Systems Consulting Inc.•Berkeley, CA

12h•$0 - $38•Onsite

About The Position

The custodian maintains premises and work areas in a clean and orderly manner. Most assignments are performed under direct supervision, with instructions about expected results. The custodian determines the methods, procedures, equipment, and materials best suited to each operation. This is an onsite, day-shift position at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory in Berkeley, California. It is a 2–3 month contract with the possibility of extension and pays $38.39 per hour, plus benefits.

Requirements

Related qualifications acquired through a formal apprenticeship, directly related vocational training, or equivalent work experience.
Ability to communicate in English by reading, writing, and speaking; effective verbal and written communication skills, including communicating clearly in writing, orally, by telephone, and by two-way radio with supervisors, work leads, peers, and customers about assignments and safety issues.
Ability to follow oral and written policies, procedures, and instructions and to read and comply with posted safety warnings.
Demonstrated ability to use computers and applicable software effectively for recordkeeping and communication.
Ability to climb stairs, ladders, and scaffolds; work at heights and in confined spaces, around rotating equipment, and under fluorescent lights; bend, stoop, kneel, and crawl; and use manual dexterity in both hands.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted to chest height and carry objects up to 100 feet, including up and down stairs.
Ability to stand for extended periods, up to 8 hours.
Experience working as part of a team in a diverse work environment and with all levels of an organization.
Excellent customer service skills and ability to promote customer relations by partnering with customers and colleagues.
Ability to make sound decisions using problem-solving and analytical skills appropriate to the role and scope of work.

Responsibilities

Clean and perform custodial duties in assigned areas, including sweeping, mopping, stripping, waxing, and polishing floors; operate buffing, floor-scrubbing, and polishing machines.
Wash walls, ceilings, floor-level windows, window moldings, doors, and Venetian blinds; vacuum, shampoo, and spot-clean carpets and upholstery.
Dust, clean, and polish furniture, woodwork, chalkboards, ventilators, and equipment.
Clean, disinfect, and maintain restrooms, showers, and washrooms, including replenishing supplies.
Empty and clean waste receptacles and dispose of trash.
Comply with Laboratory implementation of Department of Energy health and safety policies and applicable federal, state, and local fire, health, safety, emergency-preparedness, pollution-prevention, and environmental-protection policies.
Perform work safely and remain aware of potentially hazardous operations or conditions.