Janitor/Groundskeeper

SUMMARY

We are looking for a full-time Janitor/Groundskeeper for four smaller apartment communities in Vancouver, WA.

Assumes responsibility for general cleanliness for the building.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned from time to time.

· Adheres to and conveys philosophy of supporting dignity, privacy, independence, choice, individuality, and a homelike environment for the residents.

· Familiarizes self with cleaning schedules for common areas to assure completion of housekeeping task.

· Perform housekeeping, janitorial and minor repairs, as assigned.

· Provides laundry services as needed.

· Observe problems, concerns, issues observed with resident apartments, the building and the grounds and communicates them appropriately.

· Observes changes in resident status, needs, or preference, and communicates them appropriately.

· Observes all work safety, and administrative rules.

· Adheres to all established policies and procedures.

· Records resident information as required.

· Avoids loss, breakage, and waste of supplies and equipment.

· Demonstrates knowledge of and adheres to procedures for fire, life safety, disaster, security, work safety, and other emergency procedures.

· Performs other duties as assigned.

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

· Willingness to adhere to assisted living principles in providing services

· Ability/willingness to perform all position responsibilities adequately.

· Keeps all information confidential

· Maintains acceptable attendance records/follow work schedule.

· Organizes and utilize time appropriately toward accomplishing assigned tasks requiring supervision.

· Displays cleanliness, good grooming, personal appearance, and follows dress requirements constantly.

· Interacts in professional manner with residents, public, co-workers. Work cooperatively with management. Display willingness to assist co-workers when situation requires

· Ability to do occasional heavy lifting ( up to 50 pounds), 30 pounds regularly

· Adequate and clear English speaking and writing ability, able to communicate effectively.

· Able to spend long periods on feet and to ambulate quickly.

· Is free of non treated communicable diseases.

· Ability/willingness to follow all policies and procedures

· Neat, accurate, dependable and keeps work area clean

COMPANY WIDE RESPONSIBILITIES

Ø Supports a dignified and caring atmosphere with residents, residents’ families, visitors and staff.

Ø Provides privacy and confidentiality of information pertaining to the resident, employee, residence, and company information and records.

Ø Maintains a safe and secure working environment and practice safe working habits.

Ø Complies with the attendance policy.

Ø Maintains neat appearance, good personal hygiene and appropriate attire.

Ø Participates in training, in-services, and attends meetings, as required.

Ø Assists with projects as assigned and performs other related duties.

QUALIFICATIONS

Working knowledge of equipment, supplies, and chemicals used for housekeeping and laundry task.

ON and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma preferred. Attendance at mandatory in- service training.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ø Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

Ø Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Ø Ability to effectively communicate in English and understand and follow written and oral instructions.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ø Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals

REASONING ABILITY

Ø Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

Ø Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel and to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, and crouch. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 30 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The environment is characteristic of a facility in which healthcare is provided to the frail elderly. The noise level is usually moderate.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• No weekends

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22 - $23