Custodian

Description

Job
Position: Custodian

Direct
Supervisor: Director of Environmental Services

Job
Summary: Performs general janitorial duties in maintaining assigned areas of the facilities and grounds in a sanitary, orderly and attractive condition.

• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Experience with floor care and other janitorial equipment.
• Genuine liking and respect for the elderly and physically and mentally challenged.
• Ability to work independently and with supervision.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position.

Hours of
Work: As scheduled; may include weekdays, weekends, evenings and holidays. Schedule may vary from pay period to pay period.

• Understands that he/she represents Eldercare of Bemidji in every exchange and strives to do so in a positive manner.
• Understands that excellent customer service is the highest form of public relations and his/her role in providing the highest level of customer service.

• Understands and observes the need for strict resident confidentiality.
• Offers resolution of or a visit from the appropriate individual who may offer resolution of any dislikes or concerns and communicates these actions to the supervisor.
• Proactively encourages and supports residents' rights.
• Understands and complies with the responsibilities of a mandated reporter for vulnerable adults.

• Follows daily cleaning schedule and department policies and procedures to ensure tile floors/carpeted areas are maintained in a clean and sanitary manner.
• Responsible for the stripping, waxing and buffing of the tile floors and documenting waxing times to assure continuity of floor maintenance program.
• Empties trash containers and replaces burnt out bulbs.
• Performs other routine maintenance tasks as assigned by the supervisor.
• Assists in the care of the grounds, including, but not limited to, removal of snow from walks, away from doors and from parking areas; mowing grass; clipping hedges and hauling dirt for gardens.
• Informs supervisor if supplies need to be ordered.
• Attends in-service as directed by the supervisor.

• Participates in control of costs through proper use of equipment, appropriate use of supplies and effective, efficient organization of duties.
• Understands the correlation between census and income and that expenses must be reduced in times of low census including adjustment of staff hours.

• Takes ownership in the condition and cleanliness of the facility.
• Responsible for helping to maintain the facility in a safe and clean manner by picking up debris on the floors and wiping up spills.
• Aware of role in disaster plans for the facility.
• Responsible for reporting the need for repairs to the supervisor.

• Follows established chain of command concerning department and facility business.
• Presents a neat appearance (good hygiene, clean uniform, etc.) and wears name badge at all times.