Custodian (51492

Ensure the environment is clean and sanitized.

• Clean and sanitize all assigned work areas, including bathroom sinks, toilets, tubs/showers and commodes.
• Sweep, vacuum, and mop floors and stairways.
• Polish furniture, metal work, and chrome using appropriate cleaning and polishing compounds.
• Dust such items as blinds, furniture, file cabinets, and windowsills using treated dust mittens, cloths, or hand cleaning items.
• Gather and dispose debris or trash.
• Prioritize work assignments in order to complete tasks in a timely manner.
• Change assignments and reprioritize based on unforeseen events (e.g., spills, etc.).
• Inform the supervisor when tasks need to be reprioritized and /or assignments need to change.
• Wash walls, ceilings, woodwork, and chrome using appropriate cleaning and polishing compounds as well as both step and extension ladders.
• Clean grounds and parking lots of litter, glass, and other debris as needed.
• Empty garbage receptacles and engages in other activities associated with ensuring the environment is clean and tidy.

Ensure the safety of all clients and other external and internal stakeholders.

• Recognize and report unsafe conditions and maintenance problems to supervisors, and intervene immediately as needed to ensure safety. (e.g., blocks access to wet floors, etc.)
• Adhere to infection control procedures on an ongoing basis.
• Ensure buildings are secured and locked at appropriate times.
• Observe appearances and conditions of premises and equipment: report needed repairs, safety hazards or conditions requiring outside vendor services.
• Use all equipment and chemicals in a safe manner and accordance with equipment manual or SDS instructions and as per training provided.
• Follow written directions when using chemicals and ensures they are mixed safely.
• Use equipment appropriately, to avoid cuts, sprains and any other injuries to self or others.
• Employ proper lifting techniques to prevent injury to self or others.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings, including Safety Meetings.
• Wears proper clothing (e.g., slip resistant, closed toe shoes) at all times to ensure safety.
• Work during hours that do not conflict with the client’s schedules and times that do not impose safety hazards.
• Request assistance from coworkers as needed to ensure safety (e.g., lifting furniture, etc.).

Demonstrate excellent customer service skills.

• Represent US&S in a positive manner at all times; report and respond to client grievances immediately.

Work effectively with coworkers and supervisors to accomplish goals.

• Request and provide assistance to coworkers as needed.
• Inform supervisor when tasks need to be reprioritized and /or when assignments or schedules need to change, or when assignments cannot be completed.

Other duties as assigned.