Worker Custodian​/Janitor; Temp

The Custodial Worker is responsible for the cleaning, maintenance, and overall upkeep of the center to ensure a safe, sanitary and welcoming environment. The position maintains janitorial supplies, assists with basic facility upkeep and supports center operations as directed. Reports directly to the Center Director with general supervision from the Older Worker Program Manager.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Clean and maintain facility areas including floors, restrooms and common areas
• Follow established cleaning schedules (daily, weekly, monthly,Maintain inventory of janitorial supplies, including stocking, monitoring usage, and notifying the Center Director when replenishment is needed.
• Operate cleaning equipment and use chemicals safely
• Ensure compliance with all safety, health, and fire prevention standards and regulations.
• Maintain clean and organized storage areas in compliance with sanitation and safety standards.
• Follow confidentiality and privacy practices, including HIPAA requirements
• Perform other duties as assigned

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform routine cleaning and upkeep of the facility per established schedule
• Stock and monitor janitorial supplies and notify supervisor of needs
• Clean and sanitize restrooms, floors, and common areas
• Empty trash and maintain sanitary waste disposal practices
• Perform minor repairs and report maintenance issues
• Ensure cleaning and storage spaces remain organized
• Follow all safety procedures and report hazards promptly
• Perform other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES,

SKILLS:

• Knowledge of health, safety, and fire prevention standards
• Knowledge of appropriate cleaning methods
• Ability to perform light to moderate lifting and carrying up to 25 pound
• Ability to perform maintenance and cleaning
• Ability to operate cleaning machines

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English
• Experience in cleaning or maintenance preferred
• Ability to pass required background checks

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions, guidelines, policies and procedures
• Ability to complete basic documentation of time and work performed
• Ability to make decisions and do problem solving
• Ability to multi-task with minimal errors
• Ability to grasp, reach, bend, stoop, kneel, squat, climb and move about freely
• Ability to lift objects up to 25 pounds
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and as a team member

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Work is performed at a community center with exposure to cleaning chemicals and routine indoor and occasional outdoor conditions.

JOB CLASSIFICATION:

• Non-Exempt – Part-time
• Older worker program:
  Must be 55 years of age or older, be unemployed, be an Arkansas resident and meet income guidelines

PLEDGE OF CONFIDENTIALITY:

• Must follow all confidentiality policies, including HIPAA requirements where applicable.

DISCLAIMER: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Duties may be modified or assigned as needed.

The Area Agency on Aging of Northwest Arkansas is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer (EEO Employer/Vet/Disabled).

• To qualify for the Older Worker program you must be 55 years of age or older, be unemployed, be an Arkansas resident and meet income guidelines.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English
• Ability to pass required background checks