What are the responsibilities and job description for the Full Time Custodian position at The Grand Rapids Downtown Market?
Craving a career path that promotes personal growth, professional development, and delicious opportunity? The Grand Rapids Downtown Market is a vibrant workplace that strives to be a little different than your usual office environment. Our day-to-day revolves around the perfect balance of food, fun, and foundational support.
The Grand Rapids Downtown Market is in search of a Full Time Custodian to join our amazing team. This is a full time position working Wednesday-Sunday from 4pm-12:30am. Weekends required!
In this role you’ll assist in keeping all indoor and outdoor areas of the facility clean. Our custodial team assists with event set-ups and tear-downs, and partner with the Greenhouse and Culinary departments on various janitorial related projects.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Monitor all interior and exterior areas for cleanliness including: lobby areas, dining areas, delivery areas, offices, and facility rental areas.
- Empty heavily used interior and exterior trash containers on a regular basis.
- Wipe down tabletops, counters and kitchen areas as needed.
- Clean, upkeep and restock public and private restroom facilities on a regular basis.
- Maintain cleanliness of glass as needed (windows, doors, mirrors).
- Dust, vacuum, sweep, mop, etc. as needed.
- Assist with event set-up and break-down (heavy lifting required).
- Water greenhouse plants.
- Clear and clean tables and instruction areas.
- Sweep and mop floors
- Monitor and empty trash and recycling.
- Clean and restock all utensils, dishes and cookware in a timely and organized manner.
- Wash and sort flatware, glassware, serving dishes and china.
- Follow proper closing procedures.
- Other duties as assigned
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Minimum 3-6 months experience in general maintenance, housekeeping and/or janitorial.
- High School graduate or equivalent.
- Ability to multitask, attention to details, customer service oriented, and positive attitude are a must.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Ability to work days, evenings, and weekends. Hours may vary.
- Ability to lift tables and chairs/heavy lifting.
- Ability to interpret a floor plan and set-up tables and chairs accordingly.
- Ability to water plants as specifically instructed.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Team members will work both inside and outside areas of the market, where the noise level and temperature may change.
- Team members may be exposed to inclement weather; pollen, mold, dust, dirt, grease, and other airborne contaminants; and temperature variations.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job, team members are regularly required to stand, walk, use hands, and bend to precisely manipulate tools and equipment.
- Team members must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 80 pounds with or without mechanical or other assistance.
- Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time.
- Ability to tolerate exposure to commercial cleaning products, fertilizers and other commonly used custodial and horticultural compounds.
- Ability to tolerate exposure to extreme hot and cold outdoor temperatures.
- Ability to work with arms extended at or above shoulder height for prolonged periods of time in order to prune trees, tall shrubs, and perform other maintenance tasks.
- Sufficient mobility in wrists, elbows and shoulders to rotate joints several times per day while using tools and equipment.
- Ability to climb ladders and maintain roof structures.
- Ability to wear any and all required protective clothing and equipment.
- Must have sufficient mobility with or without assistive devices to access all areas of outdoor and indoor areas of the market.