Facilities Custodian

Cardiovascular Research Foundation • Orangeburg, NY

10h • Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Facilities Custodian is responsible for cleaning the facility and laboratory areas and assisting in maintaining day-to-day operations of equipment and the facility, as required to keep the facility operating in a safe, compliant and orderly state. This role requires working full time on-site at the Skirball Center for Innovation based in Orangeburg, New York.

Requirements

• High School diploma required.
• 2 years of janitorial/facilities maintenance experience.
• Ability to handle a variety of tasks simultaneously.
• General mechanical skills.
• Strong focus on flexibility, ability to multi-task, attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, good follow-up and judgment.
• Must be able to prioritize.
• Must possess excellent communication and writing skills, patience, professionalism and ability to effectively interact with staff and management alike.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office, in particular, Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Ability to analyze information and solve problems relating to facilities issues.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in a vivarium and laboratory environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for cleaning the facility and lab areas, including polishing, dusting, mopping, vacuuming, scrubbing and collecting trash from office and lab areas.
• May perform work within multiple maintenance trades (carpentry, painting, electrical, plumbing and mechanical repair).
• Assists in maintaining day-to-day facility infrastructure, fixing walls, toilets, plumbing, lighting, furniture, equipment, etc.
• Maintains loading dock.
• Receives parcels, gases, and chemicals.
• Assists with escorting contractors and vendors within the facility.
• Assists in performing routine maintenance tasks to ensure continued safe and compliant state of facility and equipment.
• Assures standard operating procedures are followed.
• Maintains cleanliness of conference rooms, kitchens, and bathrooms.
• Assists with office and furniture moves.
• May be required to perform sanitization and basic husbandry (cleaning, feeding) in the vivarium.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Choice of health plans include medical, Dental, and vision coverage
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability and life insurance
• Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Pre-tax travel expenses through TransitChek program
• 401(k) plan
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Ten paid holidays each year

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees