Maintenance

Job Description

Job Description

Busboys and Poets is a restaurant / bar / bookstore / event space / community where racial and cultural connections are consciously uplifted and a place to take a deliberate pause and feed your mind, body, and soul. It is also a space for art, culture, and politics to intentionally collide. We believe that by creating such a space, we can inspire social change and begin to transform our community and the world.

The Maintenance person is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and orderliness of a facility, performing a range of cleaning and maintenance tasks, and ensuring the safety and functionality of the environment. They also report on the condition of the facility and equipment. Here's a more detailed breakdown of what a Maintenance Cleaner typically does :

Cleaning and Maintenance Duties :

General Cleaning : Cleaning, dusting, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, cleaning restrooms, washing walls, and cleaning windows.

Floor Care : Maintaining hard floors (mopping, scrubbing, waxing) and carpet (vacuuming), and power washing the exterior of the building, such as the outside patio.

Specialized Cleaning : Deep cleaning tasks like bathroom floors and specialized equipment maintenance. Bathroom Maintenance :

Cleaning and sanitizing bathrooms, replenishing supplies (soap, paper products).

Minor Repairs : Making minor repairs, like replacing light bulbs, fixing minor plumbing issues, painting touch ups, or adjusting dining room tables, etc.

Equipment Maintenance : Operating and maintaining cleaning equipment (vacuums, floor polishers, etc.) and ensuring it's properly stored and functional.

Stocking and Supplies : Replenishing cleaning supplies and maintaining inventory of necessary equipment. Helping with food deliveries and stocking

Reporting Issues : Identifying and reporting any maintenance issues or needed repairs to supervisors.

Monitoring and Inspection : Performing routine inspections of the facility and equipment.

Safety and Compliance : Adhering to workplace health and safety rules.

Ensuring Cleanliness and Hygiene : Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene to ensure a healthy environment.

Following Company Procedures : Adhering to established daily cleaning protocols and schedules.

Qualifications :

Must have weekend availability and work a minimum of 4 shifts per week.

Must be able to work with a team and effectively with other staff.

Must be able to follow sanitation and safety protocol.

Must be able to get along with others.

Physical Requirements :

Spend time bending, reaching, crawling, and / or twisting the body

Spend time lifting heavy weights up to 50 pounds

Spend time standing on your feet for long hours

Spend time using power tools, cleaning products, and a power washing machine

Spend time on ladders

Spend time in possible hot and cold temperatures (i.e., near oven, in freezer)

Required to wear common protective clothing such as slip-resistant shoes, gloves, hats / hair nets, apron, chef jackets / pants.

Please note that the above-listed is intended to describe the general duties, responsibilities, and requirements for performance in this position. It should not be construed as a comprehensive or complete statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. The Company reserves the right to amend this job description as it deems necessary.

Busboys and Poets owns and operates 8 multi-concept restaurant, bar, event, and bookstore spaces in DC, Maryland, and Virginia. Our locations include : 14th & V, 450K, Anacostia, Brookland, Columbia, Hyattsville, Shirlington, and Takoma, with more on the horizon!

Pay : $19.00+ per hour

Company Benefits

Busboys and Poets offers competitive pay and benefits, including a wide choice of health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, paid sick leave, paid vacation leave, paid parental leave, a company paid life insurance policy, pet insurance and so much more.

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