Day Custodian

WALKER INC•Needham, MA

8d•$19 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

Walker is seeking a Day Custodian to perform all necessary work in connection with keeping campus facilities clean. Under the supervision of the Facilities Director the Custodian will be responsible for ensuring the cleanliness of the interior spaces such as classrooms, offices, conference rooms, athletic facilities, restrooms, lounges, hallways, and stairwells. Additionally, s/he will keep exterior entranceways and assigned building perimeters clear from trash, debris, and snow and perform other duties as assigned. Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:00am-3:00pm

Requirements

Basic knowledge of the methods, materials and equipment used in custodial maintenance work
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions to ensure safety
Ability to work effectively in an environment subject to frequently changing priorities and periodic stress from individuals and time deadlines
Ability to bend, stoop, lift and move furniture, walk/stand for a majority of the shift, shovel snow and remove trash weighing 85 pounds
Ability to organize responsibilities and tasks weekly in order to perform them efficiently and effectively
High school diploma or GED equivalency preferred
Driver’s license required
Must be able to work independently, safely, and set priorities

Responsibilities

Clean Student Residences
sanitize restrooms
clean kitchen areas all common spaces in residences
replenish supplies
empty trash receptacles and remove recycling
sweep, dry, and wet mop floors, stairs, and elevators
wash walls, windows, furniture, and fixtures
dust, vacuum, assist with flood clean-up, and provide support for event set up/take down
General maintenance and upkeep of all janitorial machinery such as floor scrubbers, extractors, carpet cleaning equipment and other maintenance department equipment
Maintenance, upkeep, repair and cleaning of all buildings, including, but not limited to, shampooing of carpet, cleaning walls, vinyl and ceramic tile, and painting
Conduct regular walk through of all buildings
Survey exterior walkways during inclement weather and apply ice melt when necessary to make walkways safe