Custodian 3

Established in 1980, the Greater Lawrence Family Health Center, Inc. (GLFHC) is a multi-site, mission-driven, non-profit organization employing over 700 staff whose primary focus is providing the highest quality patient care to a culturally diverse population throughout the Merrimack Valley. Nationally recognized as a leader in community medicine (family practice, pediatrics, internal medicine, and geriatrics), GLFHC has clinical sites in Lawrence, Methuen, and Haverhill and is the sponsoring organization for the Lawrence Family Medicine Residency program.

GLFHC is currently seeking a Custodian 3. The Custodian 3 participates as a team member of the Facilities Service Department in the operations of a medical facility dealing with facility environment specifically, but not limited to, proper cleaning of the facilities.

Job Responsibilities and Performance Standards:

• Provides the best sanitary conditions for the proper functioning of a healthcare environment.
• Cleans and maintains all floor and wall surfaces to include carpets, waxed and painted surfaces.
• Strips waxes and refinishes all VCT and other waxed surfaces on a regular basis.
• Performs all nightly cleaning duties of the facilities according to but not limited to the attached duties sheet and in-house training.
• Schedules all floor maintenance with guidance of the supervisor and coordination with the sites operations managers.
• Notifies supervisor of cleanliness problems or areas in need of extra attention.
• Train/orientate new staff on proper cleaning procedures.
• Participates in OSHA and other safety training and yearly updates given by the Health Center and/or outside organizations.
• Orders supplies needed to perform the job.
• Maintains equipment keeping it in good clean working order.
• Works with facilities maintenance technician as needed.
• Participates in the repair and maintenance of equipment and facilities on an as needed basis.
• Watches for and informs supervisor of maintenance needs.
• Assists in seasonal work as, but not limited to, window cleaning, snow removal, and grounds maintenance.
• Participates as a Facilities Department Team Member to carry out Facility Mission Statement.
• Meets on a regular basis with supervisor or Department Director for training, counseling, and coaching.
• Become knowledgeable about the GLFHC Improvement plan and the model for improvement endorsed by the organization.
• On a regular basis participate in ongoing quality improvement activities related to individual, team, and organizational performance improvement.
• Performs all and any additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Experience

• 5 to 7 years of facility cleaning experience and floor care, preferably in a Health Care setting.

Education

• High School Diploma/GED is preferred.
• Proficient in English skills speaking, reading, and writing.

GLFHC offers a great working environment, comprehensive benefits package, growth opportunities, and tuition reimbursement.