P / T Custodian

Custodial Specialist

Summary : The Custodial Specialist is responsible for maintaining the clean and orderly state of the buildings and grounds at all three Esperanza Health Center sites. The Custodial Specialist provides environmental services using cleaning equipment, machines, and supplies; performs cleaning, sanitation, and other custodial tasks, participates in seasonal maintenance projects such as snow removal and landscaping, and participates in emergency situations. The Custodial Specialist works evenings and weekends and travels from site to site as assigned. This position typically works scheduled hours between 5-9PM, totaling 15-20 hours per week.

Essential Functions

• Environmental services
• Clean and sanitize restrooms / bathrooms using established practices and procedure.
• Clean, dust, and wipe furniture; sweep, mop, or vacuum floors; empty / clean wastebaskets and trash containers; replace light bulbs and refill restroom dispensers.
• Assist with the setup of facilities for meetings, classrooms, conferences, events, etc.
• Strip, clean, buff and apply floor sealer and floor finish to hard surface floors, vacuum and shampoo carpets.
• Use and maintain assigned power equipment and hand tools; buffers, auto scrubbers, extractors, high pressure washers, high speed buffers and vacuums, brooms, mops, and squeegees for the cleaning and general maintenance of floors, walls, carpets, furniture, etc.
• Wash walls and equipment; use ladders when required in work assignments.
• Lock and unlock assigned buildings : secure building when facilities are not in use checking for unlocked doors and windows, report any unauthorized occupants, turn off lights.
• Follow instructions regarding the use of chemicals and supplies. Use as directed.
• Move furniture, equipment, supplies and tools on an incidental basis.
• Wash accessible interior and exterior windows. Clean blinds. Launder cleaning rags and mops.
• Washes dishes or utensils as required.
• Perform clean up and maintenance projects as requested.
• Maintain the cleanliness and general orderliness of the interior and exterior of all sites.
• Seasonal Maintenance and Emergencies
• Projects that include, but are not limited to snow removal, landscaping and window washing.
• Providing custodial services at retreats, as requested.
• Attend to emergencies when necessary.
• Other duties
• Position may be cross-trained with on-site security at a later date.
• Attend safety meetings and other related meetings.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Qualifications

Working Conditions