Janitor

Position Summary

This person is responsible for general interior building cleaning, including some exterior building property cleaning. Ensure cleanliness and tidiness of all work areas and keep all areas hygienic, safe, and in presentable condition. All work will be performed under the supervision of the Clinic Manager.

Schedule:

• Flexible, may require some evening and weekends

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Clean building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, or vacuuming them
• Gather and empty trash
• Service, clean, and supply restrooms
• Clean and polish furniture and fixtures
• Clean windows, glass partitions, and mirrors
• Dust furniture, walls, machines, and equipment
• Steam-clean or shampoo carpets
• Strip, seal, finish, and polish floors
• Clean laboratory equipment, such as glassware and metal instruments, using solvents, brushes, rags, and power cleaning equipment
• Drive vehicles required to perform or travel to cleaning work, including vans, industrial trucks, or industrial vacuum cleaners
• Follow procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power equipment, in order to prevent damage to floors and fixtures
• Monitor building security and safety by performing such tasks as locking doors after operating hours and checking electrical appliance use to ensure that hazards are not created
• Move heavy furniture, equipment, and supplies, either manually or by using hand trucks, as necessary
• Mow and trim lawns and shrubbery, using mowers and hand and power trimmers, and clear debris from grounds
• Notify managers concerning the need for major repairs or additions to building operating systems
• Requisition supplies and equipment needed for cleaning and maintenance duties
• Other duties designated by Clinic Manager or Executive Director

Minimum Requirements

• Excellent Communication Skills
• Excellent Customer Service
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
• Ability to work as a team player and work independently
• Ability to work under minimal supervision
• Reliable transportation
• Must be able to travel from facility to facility
• This position requires 10 % travel outside the local area.

Required Education/Experience and/or Licensure/Certifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• One year minimum in similar experience or equivalent
• Knowledgeable in methods, safety practices, materials, chemicals, and equipment used in janitorial work • Commitment to goals and philosophy of Northeast Community Clinic
• Valid State Identification

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• OSHA Category 2 - Involves no regular exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues, but may require unplanned tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues.
• The work is majority of the time sedentary in nature.
• The employee is regularly required to communicate, frequently required to use repetitive motions, move, remain stationary, regularly push, pull and lift up to 20 pounds and occasionally push, pull and lift up to 40 pounds.
• Must possess mobility to work in a standard office/clinic setting (in some cases both settings) and to use standard office/clinic equipment, including a computer, stamina to maintain attention to detail despite interruptions, read printed materials and use a computer, and communicate in person and over the telephone.