What are the responsibilities and job description for the Custodian - Gateway Medical Respite position at Heading Home?
Job Title : Custodian
Reports to : Program Manager
Status : Non-exempt
Salary : Dependent on Qualifications
Position Summary :
The Custodian shall maintain and clean the exterior and interior of Heading Home facilities as designated by the Program Manager.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities :
- Clean, sweep and mop guest and common areas, bathrooms, shower areas, intake office, hallways, administration offices, stairs, entry areas, back storage area, smoking area.
- Disinfect shower areas, sinks, toilets and urinals.
- Disinfect all touch surfaces such as tables, counters, light switches, hand sanitizers and doorknobs weekly.
- Change trash liners as needed and pick up trash.
- Clean pantry and kitchen areas; disinfect food prep surfaces and areas, including refrigerators.
- Keep all areas stocked with needed supplies (toilet paper, paper towels, soap, etc.).
- Clean patio areas, including cigarette butts and cleaning out the ashtrays and sweep weekly.
- Manage inventory and submit a list of needed supplies to the Program Manager as required.
- Act in a professional, polite, courteous, helpful, welcoming, and respectful manner towards residents, staff and visitors from the community.
- Ensure that the exterior of facilities, including parking lots and landscaping, are clean and maintained.
- Report any safety issues or hazardous conditions in a timely manner to the Program Manager.
- Responsible for landscape maintenance : pruning shrubs, raking leaves, removing weeds, clearing out old furniture as needed, moving furniture as needed.
- All other duties as assigned.
The responsibility of all Heading Home employees includes the following :
Qualifications :
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Working knowledge of cleaning and custodial duties is required. Prior work experience with individuals experiencing homelessness is preferred.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
Education and / or Experience :
Other Requirements
This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee. This document is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.