Custodian

Volunteers of America Chesapeake and Carolinas; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Volunteers of America Chesapeake and Carolinas in Baltimore is seeking a Custodian responsible for sanitation and cleanliness of program property, facility and grounds. The role requires a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of custodial experience, with duties including cleaning offices, group rooms, dining areas, and control centers.

The position involves floor care, supply inventory, safety inspections, and occasional driving to transport clients or supplies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required and at least one year of custodial experience.
• Custodial duties include cleaning, floor care, and grounds maintenance.
• Driving may be required to transport clients or supplies.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of the facility and surrounding grounds.
• Stock and restock unit supplies.
• Sweep, wash, strip, and wax floors as needed.
• Dispose of litter and debris from grounds.
• Conduct safety inspections of building and grounds.
• Supervise and monitor residents cleaning activities.
• Inventory and order cleaning supplies and equipment.
• Respond to emergency sanitation matters and incidents.
• Drive company vehicle on business and transport clients as required.
• Maintain VOAC policies and procedures knowledge.
• Represent program to vendors, community and the public professionally.

Skills

Cleaning

Safety awareness

Driving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Custodian is responsible for the sanitation and overall cleanliness of program property, facility ad grounds. The Custodian is responsible for monitoring and or inspecting, program unit supplies. He/she ensures that state and local building regulations and codes are maintained at all times.REQUIREMENTSa high school diploma or equivalent diploma/GED, andat least one year experience in the provision of custodial servicesThe position requires adequate and efficient housekeeping functions, assures cleanliness of all areas including, but not limited to, the facility offices, group rooms, conference rooms, dining rooms, and control centers.OTHER: Fingerprint based Criminal Background check by FBOP; Must be received FBOP clearancePRINCIPLE ACTIVITIES:Maintain cleanliness of the facility and surrounding grounds.Stock and re-stock unit supplies.Empty trash and recycle receptacles.Sweep, wash, strip, and wax floors as needed.Disposal of litter and debris from grounds.Conduct safety and inspections of building and grounds.Supervise and monitor residents cleaning activities.Inventory, order cleaning/housekeeping supplies, and equipment as needed.Respond to emergency sanitation matters and/or incidents.Drive company vehicle on business and/or transport clients as required.Maintain working knowledge of VOAC policies and operational procedures, relevant federal, state, and local guidelines.Represent program to vendors, community and the general public professionally and appropriately.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:The physical requirements described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.The ability to safely operate a motor vehicle to transport oneself, consumers, and program supplies as necessary.The physical ability to travel to assigned locations, stand, stoop, bend, reach, pull, push, lift, grasp, climb, talk, see, hear and perform basic and light home maintenance activities, and operate office equipment.Move and lift light objects up to 30 pounds such as mail, supplies, files, and equipment.Operating office equipment requiring continuous or repetitive hand/arm movements.The ability to remain in a sitting position for extended periods of time.Occasionally, ability to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.EFFECT ON END RESULTS:To assist in ensuring the building is maintained in a safe and sanitary manner at all times.To assist in ensuring compliance with all contractual and licensure obligations.To assist in ensuring facility grounds are clean, safe, and secure.OTHER DUTIES:Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.