Overview
Responsible for the overall cleaning and preventative maintenance for the Jamaica Corps.
Responsibilities
- Thorough cleaning of the entire building as outlined in the cleaning schedule.
- Inventory control, ordering, and stocking of all cleaning supplies and equipment.
- Setting up and breaking down rooms for program purposes as needed.
- Cleaning and maintenance of outside grounds & windows.
- Touch up paint as needed.
- Timely moving of all donations through contact with ARC and thrift store representative.
- Preparation of A/C and Heating Thermostats and Heat-Timer for winter and summer.
- Breakdown and disposal of boxes and other garbage daily, keeping dumpsters and the area neat and clean.
- Taking out dumpsters as scheduled and bringing them back on time.
- Turn out all lights (except offices) and secure building each day prior to leaving.
- Unloading food items and other donations.
- Assist in food pick-up from donors.
- Move/lift furnishings, equipment, and food items.
- Errands and/or donation pick-up.
- Salt & snow removal of sidewalks, entrance ways, dumpster area, and parking area clean-up included snowfall outside of the normal work schedule.
- Comply with preventative maintenance schedule.
- Work in consultation with Direct Supervisor & Corps Officer for any building maintenance problems.
- Preventative maintenance and cleaning of vehicles.
- HVAC, Plumbing & electrical work as permitted by respective codes.
- Coordination with outside contractors for quotes and work as approved.
- Coordination of all inspections related to physical buildings.
- Christmas Related Duties:
- Food / toy pickups and deliveries as needed.
- Transportation of kettle workers as needed.
- Christmas Castle Set-up.
- Daily cleaning of Christmas Castle.
- Assist staff and volunteers with lifting/moving items as needed.
Qualifications
- High School graduate or GED desired but not required.
- Experience with cleaning materials and methods desired.
- Must be able to work independently with only some supervision and support.
- Possess oral and written communication skills, as well as basic mathematical abilities.
- Must be able to use commercial cleaning equipment, including small power and hand tools.
- Able to do repairs and other maintenance work, such as fixing, replacing, and repairing, and have a good working knowledge of basic electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and painting.
- Must have experience with operating manual/power tools in a safe manner.
- Ability to work outdoors under adverse weather conditions.
- Ability to willingly attend and participate in training sessions.
- Must be adaptable and flexible to a changing work environment and job requirements.
- Must demonstrate an awareness of deadlines and a sense of urgency when accomplishing tasks of a time-sensitive nature.
- Must have the ability to set appropriate priorities in the absence of direct guidance.