Porter

Description

    Job Overview:     Performs a variety of cleaning/maintenance duties as assigned including but not limited to sweeping, mopping, shampooing, dusting, polishing, trash disposal, replacing light bulbs and window cleaning and submits reports to the Supervisor. May be indoors to maintain the interior of the community, outdoors to maintain the exterior, or a mixture of both.       Your Responsibilities:    

• Informs Supervisor of needed supplies.  

• Maintains all cleaning solutions in accordance with OSHA requirements for hazardous chemicals.  

• Removes trash from premises and assists in emergency cleaning.  

• Ability to properly utilize new equipment and follow safety procedures prior to using this equipment.  

• Maintains a friendly and professional attitude.  

• Responsible for maintaining the appropriate level of sanitary and cleaning supplies for assigned areas.  

• Inspects all assigned areas daily and reports all cleaning and maintenance discrepancies to the Supervisor.  

• Ensures that security procedures are adhered to at all times.  

• Ensures all safety precautions are followed while performing work.  

• Maintains working relationship with building staff.  

• Furnishes and burnishes floors as required.  

• Completes daily work orders as scheduled.  

• Responsible for maintaining the appropriate level of sanitary and cleaning supplies for assigned areas. Maintains assigned equipment in good working condition.  

• As applicable, cleans restrooms: Sweeps and mops floors. Refills all dispensers such as hand towels, toilet paper & hand soap. Cleans toilets, urinals, sinks, mirrors & counters. Empties/removes trash. Reports any discrepancies or deficiencies to supervisor.  

• Ability to properly utilize new equipment and follow safety procedures prior to using this equipment.  

       Skills & Qualifications:    

• Previous custodial experience preferred   

• High school diploma or equivalency   

• Effective written and verbal communication skills.   

• Strong customer service, communication and interpersonal skills.   

• Ability to lift 50 lbs following appropriate safety procedures;  

• Work in an upright standing position for long periods of time;  

• Crawl in small and tight spaces; Ability to work in different environmental working conditions (e.g., heat, cold, wind, rain);  

• Walk and climb stairs; Handle, finger, grasp and feel objects and equipment;  

• Reach with hands and arms;  

• Ability quickly and easily navigates the property/building as required to meet the job functions;  

• Repeat various motions with the wrists, hands and fingers;  

• Complete all required forms.  

• Ability to respond to emergencies in a timely manner.  

• Climb ladders and work at heights above ground level (maximum 3 ft)  

        Physical Requirements 

• Capable of working extended hours, to include evenings, weekends and holidays as necessary. 

• Able to see well enough to read faint or partially obscured writing or printing, with corrective lenses if needed. 

• Must be able to speak English in a clear and understandable voice so that various types of communications may be conducted with people of various levels of education and capabilities, to include the exchange and receipt of information over the telephone. 

• Position involves sitting, standing, stooping, kneeling, pushing, shoving, lifting, carrying and moving objects that can weigh up to 50 lbs. This movement can occur throughout the day. Must also be able to climb several flights of stairs if necessary. 

• This position will alternate between working indoors in a controlled climate and with proper lighting, to an outdoors setting with variable climate and lighting. 

• Must be able to interact with all types of individuals, be mentally alert, detail oriented, and with good reasoning skills. 

• Must be able to work in small and confined spaces for extended periods of time. 

• Must have finger dexterity for typing/using a keyboard. 

          Compensation:     $15.00-$20.00/hour        Disclaimer Statement:     The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. This is not an all-inclusive job description; therefore, management has the right to assign or reassign schedules, duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.