Day Porter

PRIDE Industries•Berkeley, CA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Day Porter performs general custodial duties during a customer’s normal business hours. Duties may include cleaning restrooms, offices, cafeterias, breakrooms, and common areas; recycling; litter removal; and spill cleanup. The position uses appropriate materials and methods to keep facilities clean and free of safety hazards. It requires knowledge of custodial practices, equipment, supplies, and procedures; the ability to work safely and maintain quality; and strong communication skills for interacting with customers. 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 and questions.
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, including use of business software and the Internet and entering and retrieving data.
Human relations skills to build effective working relationships.
Demonstrated customer service, problem-solving, and common-sense skills.
Ability to meet the listed physical demands, including standing and walking; bending, kneeling, reaching, and stooping; lifting up to 35 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds; pushing or pulling objects and potentially equipment weighing up to 70 pounds; grasping objects; and climbing 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 restroom dispensers.
Clean cafeteria and breakroom areas; 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 using chemicals and supplies.
Wash accessible interior and exterior windows and clean blinds.
Respond to customer requests for spill cleanup and other emergency cleaning according to established procedures.
Respond to service requests such as cleaning offices that are locked during nighttime service.
Monitor inventory of cleaning supplies.
Remove snow or debris from sidewalks and stairs using hand-operated tools or small power equipment.
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.