Custodian

Duties and Tasks

• Clean and sanitize assigned resident, public, restroom, and work areas according to established schedules and standards.
• Perform routine cleaning duties including dusting, vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, carpet cleaning, surface cleaning, and trash removal.
• Clean and maintain a variety of flooring, including carpet, tile, and hardwood.
• Complete scheduled deep-cleaning activities such as wall washing, carpet extraction, and privacy curtain laundering.
• Operate and maintain custodial equipment, including vacuums, carpet extractors, and floor-care equipment.
• Safely handle and use cleaning chemicals, disinfectants, floor care products, and other custodial supplies in accordance with safety procedures and SDS guidelines.
• Monitor assigned areas and report needed repairs, equipment issues, safety concerns, or other facility concerns to the appropriate department.
• Follow infection control practices, safety procedures, facility policies, and departmental quality standards.
• Report observed changes in a resident's condition to Nursing or Social Services.
• Attend required training and consistently meet established cleaning schedules and deadlines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and established procedures.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team while maintaining positive working relationships.
• Good communication skills and the ability to provide dependable, quality service.
• Ability to safely operate or learn to operate custodial equipment.
• Ability to safely work with cleaning chemicals and follow SDS and safety procedures.
• Ability to lift, carry, pull, and/or push up to 50 pounds and perform physical activities such as standing, walking, bending, crouching, kneeling, and climbing for extended periods.
• Ability to occasionally work in varying temperatures, around unpleasant odors, and on a ladder when necessary.

Previous custodial or commercial cleaning experience is preferred but not required.

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