Day Porter

PRIDE Industries•Berkeley, CA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Day Porter performs general custodial duties during a customer’s normal business hours. Duties may include restroom and office cleaning, recycling, spill cleanup, cleaning common areas, and litter removal. The role uses appropriate materials and methods to keep facilities clean and free of safety hazards and requires knowledge of custodial practices, equipment, supplies, and procedures; the ability to perform quality work safely; and strong communication skills when interacting with customers. Work may be performed in an office or at a customer location, such as a commissary, federal courthouse, or military base. Employees may be exposed to toxic chemicals, equipment noise, and cold or heat depending on indoor and outdoor conditions. There are no direct reports.

Requirements

One or more years of custodial work experience.
Ability to communicate effectively and respond to customer and other requests.
Ability to use a wide array of custodial and general cleaning chemicals.
Ability to safely operate custodial equipment, including a vacuum, backpack vacuum, and cardboard bailer.
Effective written communication skills using appropriate business English.
Computer literacy to use business software and the Internet and to enter and retrieve data.
Human relations skills to build effective working relationships.
Demonstrated customer service, problem-solving, and common-sense skills.
Ability to maneuver around the worksite; stand and walk; bend, kneel, reach, and stoop; lift up to 35 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds; push or pull objects such as vacuums, carts, and mops; and potentially push or pull equipment weighing up to 70 pounds.
Ability to grasp small and large objects and climb ladders or step stools.

Responsibilities

Clean, dust, and wipe furniture.
Sweep, mop, or vacuum floors.
Empty and clean wastebaskets, trash containers, and cigarette urns.
Clean and sanitize restrooms and refill dispensers using established practices and procedures.
Clean cafeteria and breakroom areas and stock utensils, napkins, plates, cups, coffee, and related supplies; make coffee or set up snacks for events.
Assist with setup for meetings, classrooms, conferences, and events.
Follow instructions for the use of chemicals and supplies.
Wash accessible interior and exterior windows and clean blinds.
Respond to customer requests for spill cleanup and other emergency cleanups according to established procedures.
Respond to customer requests for services such as cleaning offices that are locked during nighttime service.
Monitor cleaning-supply inventory.
Remove snow or debris from sidewalks and stairs using hand-operated tools or small power equipment, and perform related cleaning activities.
Move furniture, equipment, supplies, and tools on an incidental basis.
Attend safety and other related meetings.
Take required classes in cleaning methods, techniques, and new products.
Handle recycling materials.
Call in work orders.
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.