Custodian

Under the direct supervision of the Human Resources Coordinator, performs routine custodial duties to maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary environment.

Upholds the organization’s mission, and values as well as demonstrate s an understanding of and compliance with organization’s policies and procedures.

Promotes the organization’s mission and vision and demonstrates integrity, professionalism,accountability, cooperation with and consideration of others.

• Cleans, dusts, and wipes furniture; sweeps, mops, polishes, or vacuums floors; and empties and cleans waste baskets and trash containers.
• Cleans and sanitizes restrooms and elevators using established practices and procedures.
• Refills toilet paper, paper towels, sanitary napkins, and soap dispensers.
• Mows and weeds all lawns; prunes trees.
• Vacuums and spot-cleans rugs and carpets; cleans floor mats and entrance rug runners.
• Sweeps and maintains sidewalks, picks up trash, and waters plants.
• Stocks and stores cleaning materials and supplies.
• Operates and maintains cleaning equipment.
• Moves equipment, materials, and furnishings as needed.
• Monitors conditions of lights, switches, and other fixtures, as well as rugs, draperies, and furnishings, and reports need for repair or replacement.
• Performs minor maintenance and repair work, including unskilled painting, plumbing, and electrical wiring.
• Repairs screens, latches, and light fixtures.
• Arranges tables and chairs for special events.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Knowledge of:

• Traditional forms of government and tribal customs and traditions.
• Applicable federal, state, tribal laws, regulations, and requirements.
• Policies, functions, and responsibilities of the Native Village of Kotzebue and Alaskan Native culture, traditions, history, and needs.
• Principles and practices of cleaning methods and general custodial work.
• Principles and practices of groundskeeping.
• Occupational hazards and applicable safety practices.

Skill in:

• Safe operation of hand and power tools, and power cleaning and polishing equipment.
• Use of cleaning tools, chemicals, cleaners, and disinfectants.

Ability to:

• Communicate effectively.
• Interact and maintain good working relationships with individuals of varying social and cultural backgrounds.
• Analyze situations and adopt appropriate courses of action.
• Make solid decisions and exercise independent judgment.
• Work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
• Uphold strong ethics and integrity.
• Remain in compliance with Tribal Drug Free Policy.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be able to successfully complete a background investigation and drug test.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; lift up to 50 pounds; and communicate effectively. Specific vision abilities include close vision and clarity of vision at long distance. Employee may be exposed occasionally to dust, fumes, airborne particles, and/or allergens;

hazardous materials; and working near hazardous / moving equipment or machinery. The use of protective clothing, equipment, devices, materials is sometimes necessary.

Work is generally performed in an office setting with a moderate noise level; work may be conducted outdoors where incumbent may be exposed to varying temperature and weather conditions. Evening and/or weekend work are typical. Tight time constraints and multiple demands are common.

Native Preference will be given in recruiting and hiring, consistent with the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act,…