Job Description
Job Description
Position : Custodian / Maintenance Staff
Catholic Housing and Community Services is currently seeking a Custodian for its Senior Community Center located at Norris Square in Philadelphia.
The primary purpose of this position is to maintain the overall cleanliness and safety of the senior community center.
Essential Job Functions
Perform daily cleaning both inside and outside the senior center. Mop and wax floors; vacuum or sweep offices; dust furniture;
clean and sanitize bathrooms; maintain cleanliness of exterior premises; wash windows as needed.
- Empty waste baskets and trash cans daily. Ensure that all trash and recycling are placed in designated receptacles and are outside for collection at scheduled times.
- Ensure that security and fire alarm systems are tested and in proper working order.
- Maintain inventory of janitorial supplies, tools, and equipment. Purchase or request supplies as needed. Maintain neat and orderly supply / storage rooms.
- Keep tools and equipment clean and in working order.
- Perform minor maintenance duties (e.g., replacing light bulbs, repairing minor damage to locks, plumbing, etc.). Notify supervisor of major maintenance and repair needs.
- Ensure seasonal work is completed in a timely fashion (e.g., installing / removing air conditioners, window screens, and storm windows).
- Assist with special arrangements for parties and special events at the center (e.g., setting up tables and chairs, decorating, cleaning up).
- Implement pest control practices and exterminate center or designated spaces as directed.
- Demonstrate high standards of attendance, timeliness, and respect for others.
- Attend meetings, trainings, and events, as needed / assigned, to facilitate communication, collaboration, and overall quality of service.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
- Minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Three (3+) years of relevant experience (e.g., maintenance, custodial, janitorial).
- Is flexible, hospitable, able to work independently and to follow directions consistently.
Physical Requirements (with or without the aid of mechanical devices)
- Sit, stand, bend, lift and move intermittently during work hours.
- Must be able to lift, push, pull and move equipment, supplies, etc. up to 50 pounds.
Work Environment
Must be comfortable using cleaning equipment and supplies, and with exposure to associated risks (e.g., toxic chemicals, trash, infectious waste, etc.)
Language
Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish is preferred.
This job description is not intended to provide an all-inclusive listing of job activities. Incumbent may be requested by management to perform other related activities in place of or in addition to those representative activities noted in this job description.
Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
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