Custodian

WORK Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 2,066,400 - 2,755,200; Full time

Job summary

WORK Inc. is seeking a Custodian under the ABILITYONE program to maintain safe, sanitary, and orderly conditions across assigned sites in Boston.

Responsibilities include trash removal, floor care, restroom cleaning, and routine janitorial tasks while following detailed schedules and contract requirements. CORI checks are part of the protocol, and flexibility and teamwork are essential for success.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. required.
• Two years janitorial experience and willingness to learn to work with individuals with disabilities.
• Ability to follow detailed work schedule.
• Must be flexible and able to work as part of a team.
• CORI check acceptable per agency policy.
• Driver's license as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Remove and dispose of trash.
• Empty and replace liners; return barrels to original positions.
• Vacuum public and office areas.
• Prepare floor for vacuuming; remove debris.
• Vacuum all carpeted areas; replace vacuum bags as needed.
• Sweep and mop designated cleaning areas and restrooms.
• Replenish paper supplies in restrooms.
• Polish metal surfaces and spot clean walls.
• Follow a detailed cleaning schedule per contract and safety guidelines.
• Report unsafe conditions and broken equipment to supervisor.

Skills

Teamwork

Schedule adherence

Detail oriented

Flexible

Communication

Education

High School Diploma/G.E.D.

Job description

WORK Inc.

CUSTODIAN

ABILITYONE PROGRAM

Reports To: Supervisor Department: ABILITYONE SITES

Job Summary

The primary purpose of the Custodian is to maintain assigned areas in a safe, sanitary, and orderly manner by using the appropriate supplies and equipment and according to AbilityOne project site contracts.

Maintenance of assigned areas includes but is not limited to the following:

• Remove and dispose of trash.
• Empty all trash barrels and replace all soiled trash barrel liners in designated cleaning area.
• Return all trash barrels to their original position.
• Remove full trash bag from barrel and dispose of trash in tip cart.
• Vacuum public and office areas.
• Prepare floor for vacuuming by removing large debris and disposing in trash barrel.
• Accurately vacuum all carpet in designated cleaning area.
• Clean/check and if necessary replace vacuum bag after each use.
• Return vacuum to appropriate area after each use.
• Sweep public and office areas.
• Sweep all designated cleaning areas with broom.
• Sweep dirt from floor into dustpan from designated cleaning areas and place in trash barrel.
• Return broom and dustpan to appropriate area after each use.
• Mop public, office and restroom areas.
• Prepare floor for mopping by sweeping or dust mopping.
• Ensure that the appropriate chemical is used to mop designated cleaning areas.
• Damp mop all designated cleaning areas.
• Return and clean mop/bucket to the appropriate area after each time used.
• Clean restrooms and locker rooms.
• Clean all fixtures (urinals, toilets, sinks) in designated cleaning area.
• Clean all mirrors in restroom.
• Replenish all paper supplies (paper towels, toilet paper) in restroom.
• Polish all metal surfaces.
• Spot clean walls and partitions.
• Dust top of partitions.
• Sweep dirt from restroom floor into dustpan and place dirt in trash barrel.
• Mop restroom floor.
• Strip and finish floors (As applicable and with the supervision of manager/supervisor)
• Move furniture off floor in area to be stripped/finished.
• Sweep and/or damp mop area to be stripped/finished before applying stripper.
• Apply appropriate amount of stripper to floors designated area and protect other areas.
• Use machine to remove floors finish in designated area.
• Apply appropriate amount of new finish to floors in designated area and protect other areas.
• Place all furniture back in their original positions.
• Clean Elevators
• Vacuum elevator tracks and carpet.
• Polish elevator doors and interior walls.
• Spot clean carpets.
• Shampoo elevator carpets and entrance mats.
• Snow Removal – based on the requirements of the contract
• Shovel snow and ice from side-walks, stairs, ramps and entrances.
• Sand and salt side-walks, stairs, ramps and entrances.
• Use snow blowers and snow brushes to remove snow from side-walks, stairs, ramps and entrances.
• Follow a detailed cleaning schedule according to the project site contract.
• Report all unsafe/hazardous conditions, defective equipment and complaints to immediate supervisor or Project Manager.
• Ensure that designated cleaning areas are free of cleaning equipment and supplies.
• Ensure that all cleaning equipment and supplies are properly stored to their proper area(s) at the end of a shift and/or workday.
• Maintain a positive working relationship with Federal Government employees while providing a customer service atmosphere.
• Any other duties as assigned.

(The essential functions listed in this section are not limited only to the tasks indicated and may include other duties as assigned)

Qualification/Education/Experience

• High School Diploma/G.E.D.
• Two years janitorial experience and willingness to learn to work with individuals with disabilities.
• Ability to follow detailed work schedule
• Must be flexible and be able to work as part of a team, willing to work hours/shifts of the industry.
• Requires acceptable results of CORI check according to agency policy
• Drivers license as applicable.

Communication Demands

• The ability to ability to follow and respond to common inquiries of complaints.
• Willingness to accept constructive feedback and practice skill sets based on supervisor evaluation.

Environmental Demands

The work is performed in a non-smoking environment. The work is normally performed in a temperature controlled zone, however, there are exceptions. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

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

General Requirements

Good standing balance, defined as the ability to stand and walk without a loss of balance.

Full upper extremity range of motion defined as the ability to obtain: Full shoulder flexion, extension, abduction, and rotation. Full elbow flexion, extension, supination and pronation. Full wrist flexion, extension, radial and ulnar deviation.

3 Normal upper extremity strength defined as the ability to move the specified body part through a full range of motion against maximum resistance.

Full lower extremity range of motion defined as the ability to obtain: Full hip flexion, extension, abduction, adduction and rotation. Full knee flexion and extension. Full ankle flexion and extension.

Normal lower extremity strength defined as the ability to move the specified body part through a full range of motion against maximum resistance.

Full trunk range of motion as defined by the ability to obtain full flexion and extension, rotation and side bending.

Full cervical range of motion as defined by the ability to obtain full flexion and extension, lateral flexion and rotation.

• Continuous: Standing, hearing, bending, lifting, walking
• Frequent: Reaching, talking, climbing stairs, lifting
• Occasional: Sitting, Stooping
• Rarely:
• Definitions: continuous -- 66 to 100% of the time

frequent -- 31 to 65% of the time

occasional -- 10 to 30% of the time

rarely -- less than 10% of the time

Receipt And Review Of Functional Job Training Requirements

I, ______________________________, have read, understand and agree to the attached functional job training description. I understand the essential functions of the position for the job training program I acknowledge that I am capable of performing all of the essential functions of this position. I understand that the contents as presented are a matter of information and should in no way be construed as a contract between WORK Inc. and its program participants. WORK Inc. reserves the right to change any part of this job description as circumstances require.

Signature Date

Witness Date

Reviewed By: ____________________________________

Supervisor Signature: ____________________________________

Date: _____________________________________

REV 08/2023