Building/Grounds Custodian Supervisor

VERGNES FREDERIQUE NATHALIE; Marrero (LA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

VERGNES FREDERIQUE NATHALIE is seeking a Building/Grounds Custodian responsible for the cleaning and upkeep of the PHC buildings and outdoor areas. This role ensures a safe, sanitary environment for all building tenants, patients, and staff. Flexibility in completing various cleaning tasks and maintaining compliance with safety standards is required.

The ideal candidate should have good communication skills and the ability to work effectively with diverse people. Responsibilities also include the cleaning of common areas and conducting inspections around tenant spaces.

Qualifications

• Must complete annual education requirements.
• Must adhere to dress code and maintain neat appearance.
• Ability to communicate clearly with all staff.

Responsibilities

• Sweep, mop, scrub, and dust building floors.
• Sterilize all building and restroom areas.
• Maintain health and safety standards.

Skills

Ability to work with diverse backgrounds

Ability to multi-task

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Job description

Reporting to the PHC Facility Manager, the Building/Grounds Custodian is responsible for providing the cleaning and upkeep of PHC buildings and outdoor area. Maintaining a safe and sanitary environment for building tenants, patients, staff and visitors in conformity with OSHA health and sanitary codes. Working alongside a multidisciplinary team that delivers high quality service performed in alignment PHC values and procedures. Ensures that building facilities are secure by locking doors and verifying alarm system is set. Custodian must be flexible and willing to complete all tasks that are assigned. May function as team leader on specific assignments or activities involving team members of the same job classification. The challenges encountered in this position include working around building tenants, patients, visitors and staff without causing disruptions and working in clinical areas that require specialized cleaning needs, spill hazards assessments and determination if spills are medical, infectious or a routine spill and then use the appropriate procedure to follow in disposing of the spill.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Sweep, clean, mop, scrub and dust building floors
• Removing trash frequently throughout the day
• Sterilize all building and PHC restroom areas, replenish soap and paper dispensers, clean mirrors, sinks, walls, and toilet areas
• Dust and cleaning all common areas, including walls (high and low)
• Cleans hallways, stairways, offices, food preparation or break areas
• Removing small and large debris
• Assist with tenant "turnovers" of vacated units
• Assisting with pest control measures
• Clean and vacuum furniture, fixtures doors and related furnishings by using appropriate cleaning supplies
• Operate and maintain electric floor machines, industrial vacuums, carpet shampooing equipment and upholstery shampooing equipment
• Clean, refinish (wax) and maintain a variety of floor coverings
• Clean/Sanitize exam rooms and waiting areas
• Transports custodial supplies and equipment to and from storage and work areas
• Replaces sharps containers, transports trash and organize storage closets
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards and industry codes
• Develop and train any additional custodial staff
• Possess ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments
• Respond timely and courteously to problems and requests of tenants
• Carry out frequent inspection around the tenant spaces and the property itself to ensure tenants comply with agreed upkeep of the property
• Keep building entry ways dry and free of debris
• Participate in and support PHC safety programs and notify management if safety and sanitation standards are not being met
• Responsible for set up and disassembly of equipment and conference rooms for meetings and facility operations
• Hang pictures, change light bulbs, replace ceiling tiles and other light maintenance duties as required
• Complete additional duties as assigned

Professional Requirements

• Must have the ability to work effectively with persons of all socioeconomic and ethnic backgrounds
• Ability to schedule work production to meet timelines with attention to detail
• Adheres to dress code; appearance is neat and clean
• Complete annual education requirements
• Communicate appropriately and clearly with all staff
• Maintain regulatory requirements, including all state, federal and OSHA regulations
• Maintain and ensure patient confidentiality at all times
• Report to work on time and as scheduled
• Wear identification while on duty
• Maintain a good rapport and cooperative working relationship