[Temporary] Janitor

Shelter House - Iowa City•Iowa City, IA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Janitorial Staff works to ensure that Shelter House's facilities are maintained to a standard of cleanliness, safety, and sanitation in accordance with OSHA standards. This position is temporary.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Prolonged periods of standing and walking.
Must be able to lift 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Custodial or janitorial experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Always maintain a safe and sanitary environment.
Daily cleaning of the facility is performed on time and to standards.
Dusting all surfaces, sweeping floors, cleaning and sanitizing of bathrooms, common areas, offices, laundry areas etc.
Conduct a variety of heavy cleaning duties utilizing commercial cleaning appliances and appropriate cleaning products in both the interior and exterior of the facility, including washing walls, chairs, and tables.
Maintain exterior waste removal spaces.
House laundry is done using appropriate supplies when necessary.
Regular heavy cleaning is done according to established daily, weekly, and monthly schedules in all interior and exterior spaces.
Complete cleaning duties with appropriate tools, including commercial carpet steamers, mops, brooms, dust pans, mop buckets, and supplied cleaning products.
Exterior grounds are kept safe and in clean condition. Shoveling, slating sidewalks, trimming, mowing, and performing other exterior grounds maintenance as needed.
Ensure immediate removal of any biohazardous waste and follow all appropriate standards using Personal Protective Equipment. Communicate the presence of biohazards to appropriate staff.
Coordinate the requisition and storing of cleaning supplies, maintenance equipment, and items associated with facility upkeep.
Maintain all cleaning supplies, equipment, and janitorial storage spaces in a clean organized manner in accordance with OSHA regulations.
Manage the usage of cleaning supplies and equipment appropriately and effectively for each task.
Work closely with Property Manager, Facilities Manager, Shelter Coordinators, and other Janitorial staff to meet other cleaning/maintenance and agency-wide goals.
Complete all assigned training courses and obtain and maintain any required certifications.
Interact with Facility/Shelter Managers and other janitorial staff to accomplish department goals and projects in a positive, professional, team setting.
Attend a scheduled weekly meeting with Property Manager.
All other duties as assigned.