Custodian
Dudley, MA
This position provides custodial services along with light maintenance work throughout the facility as needed and pursuant to an established schedule.
Custodial Responsibilities:
Clean, dust, vacuum and mop throughout the building; walkways and high traffic areas, offices, common areas and conference rooms.
- Clean and sanitize restroom facilities including toilets, trash, sanitary bins, stall surfaces, counters, sinks, floors and mirrors.
- Clean and sanitize lunchroom including countertops, tables, chairs, floors, trash receptacles, water dispensers and all appliances.
- Empty trash from offices, cubicles and outside waste container, replace liners as needed; bring to collection area, pick up littered trash on property.
- Recycling – collect single-stream and cardboard/paper recycling from deposit areas in the building; bring to the pick-up location.
- Seasonally assist with weeding of the property, light shoveling and keeping the walkways clear of ice.
Maintenance Responsibilities:
- Minor repairs: spackling, paint touch-up, changing light bulbs/batteries, assembling furniture, hanging bulletin boards, replacing ceiling tiles, etc.
- Move furniture, tables, chairs and deliveries of paper products, etc.
- Change building and refrigerator water filters on schedule.
- Test emergency lights throughout the building monthly.
- Empty and clean the grease trap in the Meals on Wheels kitchen during the summer.
- Clean and turn on and off auxiliary heaters on a seasonal schedule.
- Check supplies in the 1st and 2nd floor janitorial closets and provide the Facilities Manager with a supply order list.
- Refill dispensers such as toilet paper, paper towels, hand sanitizer, etc. throughout the building as needed.
- Identify areas of concern in the building.
- Assist the Facilities Manager with being a contact person when contractors are on-site.
- Any other miscellaneous duties as required by the Facilities Manager.
Essential Functions/Qualifications:
Two years’ experience in custodial, maintenance or similar field.
- Regular and reliable attendance.
- Time management and problem-solving skills.
- Self-motivated, able to work independently.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to meet deadlines.
- Ability to interact with all levels of the organization in a professional manner.
Physical Demands:
- Constant bending, reaching, twisting, standing, walking and climbing.
- Use of equipment and tools including vacuums, ladders, power washer, hand and power tools. Must be able to carry and push items up to 65 pounds.
Work Environment:
Work is performed inside main office building; limited outside work in the elements.