Janitor

Janitor

Job Details

Job Location

Ronkonkoma Residential - Ronkonkoma, NY

Position Type

Full Time

Education Level

High School or GED Equivalent

Salary Range

$17.78 - $26.68 Hourly

Travel Percentage

None

Job Shift

Morning

Job Category

Facilities

Description

SUMMARY

Perform a full range of custodial duties related to the cleaning of an adolescent residential substance abuse treatment facility; Must act as a role model for patients and should be alert to unusual activities that are to be reported in a timely manner to management.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

• Clean and sanitize restroom facilities and fixtures including sinks, urinals and toilets; wash windows, mirrors and walls; clean and sanitize showers as assigned; replenish supplies in the restrooms.

• Sweep, vacuum, mop, wax, strip, and polish floors.

• Dust and polish furniture, woodwork, fixtures, and equipment; clean desks and counter tops.

• Empty, clean and sanitize waste receptacles; pick up papers and other debris.

• Move and arrange furniture and equipment and set up rooms for conferences and meetings.

• Replace lights and adjust shades and blinds.

• Regulate ventilation and temperature; clean air vents as required.

• Identify and report building maintenance needs in assigned buildings and facilities.

• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

• Monitor building security and safety by being alert to and reporting any unusual activities, performing such tasks as locking doors after operating hours and checking electrical appliance use to ensure that hazards are not created.

• Notify managers concerning the need for major repairs or additions to building operating systems.

COMPETENCIES (KSAs)

• Ethical Practices

• Judgment

• Professional Boundaries

• Problem Solving

• Communication

• Teamwork

Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION

• HS Diploma/ G.E.D required

LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS

• None

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of one year experience in a custodial role

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• This job operates in an indoor office environment. This role routinely uses standard cleaning equipment such as vacuums, mops, wax, polish, cleaning solutions, etc.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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

• Regularly required to walk, stoop, kneel or crouch, lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; use tools or controls; reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear.

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