Custodian

FirstService Residential; Jackson (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Paid holidays

401k with company match

Occasional travel for training

Job summary

FirstService Residential is seeking a custodian to perform cleaning and maintenance across our community properties. The role involves indoor and outdoor tasks, inspecting work, and reporting to a supervisor. This full-time exempt position offers comprehensive benefits and travel may be required for training.

Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs, work flexible hours including evenings/weekends, and maintain professional, safety-conscious conduct on site.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and work varied hours.

Responsibilities

• Performs cleaning/maintenance duties including sweeping, mopping, window cleaning and painting as needed.
• Informs Supervisor of supplies and maintains safety procedures.
• Inspects areas daily and reports discrepancies; maintains logs and uses proper equipment.
• Sets up/breaks down tables/chairs for events; maintains sanitation and stock levels.

Skills

Custodial experience

Communication skills

Customer service

English proficiency

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

Job Overview: The custodian is responsible for cleaning projects requiring advanced training and demonstrated skill. Inspects work performed in assigned building/property(s) and submits reports to the Supervisor. Positions may be indoors to maintain the interior of the community, outdoors to maintain the exterior, or a mixture of both.

Your Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of cleaning/maintenance duties as assigned including but not limited to sweeping, mopping, shampooing, dusting, polishing, trash disposal, replacing light bulbs, window cleaning and painting as needed.
• Informs Supervisor of needed supplies.
• Maintains all cleaning solutions in accordance to OSHA requirements for hazardous chemicals.
• Removes trash from premises and assists in emergency cleaning.
• Responsible for setting up and breaking down tables/chairs for special events, club meetings, and other activities occurring in the clubhouse and outdoors.
• Maintains friendly and professional attitude.
• Responsible for maintaining the appropriate level of sanitary and cleaning supplies for assigned areas.
• Inspects all assigned areas daily and reports all cleaning and maintenance discrepancies to Supervisor.
• Ensures that security procedures are adhered to at all times.
• Ensures all safety precautions are followed while performing work.
• Maintains working relationship with building staff.
• Responsible for completing special cleaning projects on a weekly, monthly or yearly basis as directed by supervisor.
• Maintains room inspection log sheets and monthly work log sheets to track completed assignments.
• Maintains assigned equipment in good working condition.
• Must keep all work areas neat, clean and organized.
• As applicable, cleans restrooms: Sweeps and mops floors. Refills all dispensers such as hand towels, toilet paper & hand soap. Cleans toilets, urinals, sinks, mirrors & counters. Empties/removes trash. Reports any discrepancies or deficiencies to supervisor.
• Ability to properly utilize new equipment and follow safety procedures prior to using this equipment.
• Ability to strip and wax floors and extract carpets as needed.

Skills & Qualifications

• Previous custodial experience preferred.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong customer service, communication and interpersonal skills required.
• High school diploma or equivalency preferred.
• Capable of working extended hours, to include evenings, weekends and holidays as necessary.
• Must be able to speak English in a clear and understandable voice so that various types of communications may be conducted with people of various levels of education and capabilities, to include the exchange and receipt of information over the telephone.
• Position involves sitting, standing, stooping, kneeling, pushing, shoving, lifting, carrying and moving objects that can weigh up to 50 lbs. This movement can occur throughout the day. Must also be able to climb several flights of stairs if necessary.
• This position will alternate between working indoors in a controlled climate and with proper lighting, to an outdoors setting with variable climate and lighting.
• Must be able to interact with all types of individuals, be mentally alert, detail oriented, and with good reasoning skills.
• Must be able to work on more than one assignment at a time with frequent interruptions, changes and delays. Must be able to remain focused and work effectively, efficiently, and cheerfully under such circumstances. For safety reasons, employee must remain alert to working conditions and aware of safety, health, and environmental concerns.

What We Offer

As a full-time exempt associate, you will be eligible for full comprehensive benefits to include your choice of multiple medical plans, dental, and vision. In addition, you will be eligible for time off benefits, paid holidays and a 401k with company match. Occasional travel may be required to attend training and other company functions.

Compensation

$22.00 per hour

Disclaimer Statement

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. This is not an all-inclusive job description; therefore, management has the right to assign or reassign schedules, duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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