Custodian

Job Details

Level: Entry

Job Location:

Volpe - Cambridge, MA 02142

Position Type:
Part Time

Education Level: None

Salary Range: $21.12 - $21.12 Hourly

Travel Percentage:
None

Job Shift: Day

Job Category:
General Labor

WORK Inc.

CUSTODIAN

ABILITY ONE PROGRAM

Reports To:

Supervisor

Department: ABILITY ONE SITES

The primary purpose of the Custodian is to maintain assigned areas in a safe, sanitary, and orderly manner by using the appropriate supplies and equipment and according to Ability One project site contracts.

Maintenance of assigned areas includes but is not limited to the following:

• Remove and dispose of trash.
• Empty all trash barrels and replace all soiled trash barrel liners in designated cleaning area.
• Return all trash barrels to their original position.
• Remove full trash bag from barrel and dispose of trash in tip cart.
• Vacuum public and office areas.
• Prepare floor for vacuuming by removing large debris and disposing in trash barrel.
• Accurately vacuum all carpet in designated cleaning area.
• Clean/check and if necessary replace vacuum bag after each use.
• Return vacuum to appropriate area after each use.
• Sweep public and office areas.
• Sweep all designated cleaning areas with broom.
• Sweep dirt from floor into dustpan from designated cleaning areas and place in trash barrel.
• Return broom and dustpan to appropriate area after each use.
• Mop public, office and restroom areas.
• Prepare floor for mopping by sweeping or dust mopping.
• Ensure that the appropriate chemical is used to mop designated cleaning areas.
• Damp mop all designated cleaning areas.
• Return and clean mop/bucket to the appropriate area after each time used.
• Clean restrooms and locker rooms.
• Clean all fixtures (urinals, toilets, sinks) in designated cleaning area.
• Clean all mirrors in restroom.
• Replenish all paper supplies (paper towels, toilet paper) in restroom.
• Polish all metal surfaces.
• Spot clean walls and partitions.
• Dust top of partitions.
• Sweep dirt from restroom floor into dustpan and place dirt in trash barrel.
• Mop restroom floor.
• Strip and finish floors (As applicable and with the supervision of manager/supervisor)
• Move furniture off floor in area to be stripped/finished.
• Sweep and/or damp mop area to be stripped/finished before applying stripper.
• Apply appropriate amount of stripper to floors designated area and protect other areas.
• Use machine to remove floors finish in designated area.
• Apply appropriate amount of new finish to floors in designated area and protect other areas.
• Place all furniture back in their original positions.
• Clean Elevators
• Vacuum elevator tracks and carpet.
• Polish elevator doors and interior walls.
• Spot clean carpets.
• Shampoo elevator carpets and entrance mats.
• Snow Removal - based on the requirements of the contract
• Shovel snow and ice from side-walks, stairs, ramps and entrances.
• Sand and salt side-walks, stairs, ramps and entrances.
• Use snow blowers and snow brushes to remove snow from side-walks, stairs, ramps and entrances.
• Follow a detailed cleaning schedule according to the project site contract.
• Report all unsafe/hazardous conditions, defective equipment and complaints to immediate supervisor or Project Manager.
• Ensure that designated cleaning areas are free of cleaning equipment and supplies.
• Ensure that all cleaning equipment and supplies are properly stored to their proper area(s) at the end of a shift and/or workday.
• Maintain a positive working relationship with Federal Government employees while providing a customer service atmosphere.
• Any other duties as assigned.

(The essential functions listed in this section are not limited only to the tasks indicated and may include other duties as assigned)

• High School Diploma/G.E.D.
• Two years janitorial experience and willingness to learn to work with individuals with disabilities.
• Ability to follow detailed work schedule
• Must be flexible and be able to work as part of a team, willing to work hours/shifts of the industry.
• Requires acceptable results of CORI check according to agency policy
• Drivers license as applicable.

The ability to ability to follow and respond to common inquiries of complaints.

Willingness to accept constructive feedback and…