IFM Custodian

Brookhaven National Laboratory•Ridge, NY

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Integrated Facility Management Division is seeking a Custodian to join their team. With our ongoing expansion of the cleaning process, we are promoting a safer, cleaner, healthier working environment across the campus. The program focuses on the health of the building occupants and the cleaning staff. The program prescribes standardized cleaning tools and environmentally preferable cleaning methods as part of responsible cleaning. The daily-use cleaning chemicals prescribed in the program have Green Seal Certification or are EPA-registered disinfectants. The cleaning methodology is a team-based approach to cleaning that produces predictable and repeatable clean results. Each cleaning team has four specialists: Light Duty Cleaning, Restroom, Vacuum, and Utility. Each specialist has its own tasks, engineered tools, and specific routes and tasks. The work is balanced and timed for each team to complete its functions and move on to the next assigned space together. The hours of operation/shift for this position are Monday to Friday 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. or 12:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. This position reports to the IFM Custodial Services Supervisor.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED.
Possess a valid NYS driver's license.
One-year prior commercial cleaning experience in stripping and waxing floors, and carpet extracting.
Good computer skills to support record keeping, email, training, facility management software, etc.
Ability to use and wear a backpack vacuum.
Ability to operate commercial cleaning machines including ride-on scrubbers, buffers, and vacuums.
Experience working in a team setting environment.
Good customer service skills.
Possess good written and verbal communication skills, including: Ability to read, interpret, and follow written instructions - including procedures, work orders, and related documentation while maintaining a questioning attitude and consistently prioritizing and enforcing safety practices.
Demonstrated ability to accurately complete written documentation, including work orders, reports, and other required records.
Demonstrate strong communication skills when coordinating with customers, team members, and management to address work requirements and resolve issues.
Able to work Monday- Friday 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. or 12:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Able to follow safety policies and procedures and actively contribute to maintaining a safe and healthy work environment.
Able to successfully complete all required job trainings within the established timeframe.
Must maintain a reliable phone contact and provide a valid telephone number for work-related communication purposes.

Nice To Haves

Experience using a maintenance management system (work order program).
Experience with team cleaning.

Responsibilities

Monitor, deliver, and restock custodial building supplies.
Mop, vacuum with backpack vacuum, and buff various types of flooring (tile, carpet, terrazzo, etc.).
Empty the trash and recycling bins, dust, clean telephones, spot clean horizontal and vertical surfaces, including high touch areas.
Clean and disinfect restroom fixtures, floors, clean mirror and drinking fountains; fill dispensers, empty the restroom garbage.
Utilize computer systems proficiently for timekeeping, email communication and online training
Comply with all safety policies and procedures while actively promoting and maintaining a safe and healthy work environment.
Use various floor machines to strip, buff floors, and extract carpets.
Identify and report to management any needed repairs or maintenance issues and/or other deficiencies, such as plumbing, lighting, heating.