Custodian (51051)

US&S, Inc.•Greenville, SC

1d•$15 - $15•Onsite

About The Position

The Janitor/Custodian’s role is to ensure that the client’s facilities are sanitary, organized and safe. They provide consistent quality services to our clients by regularly performing tasks such as general cleaning & dusting, dust and damp mopping the floors, cleaning and sanitizing bathrooms and furniture, and emptying trash. In the absence of a designated Floor Technician, the Janitor may perform functions such as buffing floors and providing detail work to molding, etc. They report and address hazardous conditions in a timely manner.

Requirements

Ability to pass background screening.
Ability to pass pre-employment and ongoing drug and alcohol screening tests.
Ability to pass requirements to obtain a security badge, as needed by the client.
Authorization to work in the US as per the E-Verify database.
None

Nice To Haves

Six months to one year experience employed in a similar role as Janitor / Custodian.

Responsibilities

Clean and sanitize all assigned work areas, including bathroom sinks, toilets, tubs/showers and commodes.
Sweep, vacuum, and mop floors and stairways.
Polish furniture, metal work, and chrome using appropriate cleaning and polishing compounds.
Dust such items as blinds, furniture, file cabinets, and windowsills using treated dust mittens, cloths, or hand cleaning items.
Gather and dispose debris or trash.
Prioritize work assignments in order to complete tasks in a timely manner.
Change assignments and reprioritize based on unforeseen events (e.g., spills, etc.).
Inform the supervisor when tasks need to be reprioritized and /or assignments need to change.
Wash walls, ceilings, woodwork, and chrome using appropriate cleaning and polishing compounds as well as both step and extension ladders.
Clean grounds and parking lots of litter, glass, and other debris as needed.
Empty garbage receptacles and engages in other activities associated with ensuring the environment is clean and tidy.
Recognize and report unsafe conditions and maintenance problems to supervisors, and intervene immediately as needed to ensure safety. (e.g., blocks access to wet floors, etc.)
Adhere to infection control procedures on an ongoing basis.
Ensure buildings are secured and locked at appropriate times.
Observe appearances and conditions of premises and equipment: report needed repairs, safety hazards or conditions requiring outside vendor services.
Use all equipment and chemicals in a safe manner and accordance with equipment manual or SDS instructions and as per training provided.
Follow written directions when using chemicals and ensures they are mixed safely.
Use equipment appropriately, to avoid cuts, sprains and any other injuries to self or others.
Employ proper lifting techniques to prevent injury to self or others.
Attend and participate in staff meetings, including Safety Meetings.
Wear proper clothing (e.g., slip resistant, closed toe shoes) at all times to ensure safety.
Work during hours that do not conflict with the client’s schedules and times that do not impose safety hazards.
Request assistance from coworkers as needed to ensure safety (e.g., lifting furniture, etc.).
Represent US&S in a positive manner at all times; report and respond to client grievances immediately.
Request and provide assistance to coworkers as needed.
Inform supervisor when tasks need to be reprioritized and/or when assignments or schedules need to change, or when assignments cannot be completed.
Provide training to other Janitors as needed.
Engage in Quality Assurance Functions, such as reading and filling out checklists.
Participate in any investigations, including the need to write statements and/or participate in interviews.
Adhere to all policies and procedures, including those outlined in the US&S Employee Handbook and the US&S, Inc. Safety and Health Manual.