Janitor/Housekeeper

Center For Alcohol & Drug Treatment•Duluth, MN

13d•Onsite

About The Position

This individual performs a variety of housekeeping tasks to maintain clean, orderly and safe buildings and grounds. This individual is required to work with a multidisciplinary team, ensuring respectful communication and cooperation with other team members. This individual interacts with visitors, patients and staff in a professional, helpful manner. It is essential that all staff is aware of their performance and the effect it may have on patients, visitors and colleagues. This individual will participate as a team member in emergency situations and is required to attend all assigned trainings and meetings.

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age or older.
Must have knowledge and skills in standard methods, practices, tools, and equipment of janitorial services.
Must have knowledge of occupational hazards and safety rules, and knowledge of proper handling and use of chemicals.
Must have the ability to follow instructions, read and understand printed instructions.
Must be able to work independently without direct supervision.
Must be CPR and First Aid certified before direct patient contact.

Responsibilities

Clean and service interior rooms and external areas of CADT facilities including restrooms, smoking areas, walkways, parking lots, entrances, bedrooms, dining rooms, lobbies, etc.
Clean kitchen, refrigerator and food preparation area.
Sweep, vacuum, mop, shampoo carpets/floors, scrub, strip, sanitize, wash, and buff floors using electrically powered machines.
Gather and dispose of rubbish and waste materials.
Dust blinds, furniture, cabinets, window sills, vents, etc.; polish furniture and metalwork.
Wash walls, ceilings, woodwork, windows, mirrors, and fixtures using step and extension ladders.
Make rounds of buildings and grounds at regular intervals to observe appearances and conditions of premises and identify needed repairs or safety hazards, reporting problems to maintenance via maintenance request form.
Follow all universal precautions, bloodborne pathogens standards, and use personal protective equipment (PPE) as needed while cleaning patient care areas.
Interact with staff, patients and visitors in a professional and respectful manner.
Participate as a team member in emergency situations such as behavioral control situations, fire drills and medical emergencies.
Maintain adequate inventory of cleaning supplies.
Perform other duties as assigned.