Custodian

Father-Flanagan; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free physician visits

Free prescriptions

Tuition assistance

Professional development

Job summary

Boys Town in Omaha, NE is seeking a Custodian to perform general cleaning duties, monitor maintenance conditions, and help maintain a safe, orderly environment. The role involves working in a facility that serves children and families, with a focus on upholding Boys Town’s values.

You will sweep, mop, strip, seal, finish and buff floors; vacuum and clean carpets, sanitize restrooms, report hazards, and assist in training student workers as needed.

Qualifications

• High school or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to communicate clearly and work independently.
• Knowledge of cleaning products and safe usage.
• Ability to operate cleaning machines.

Responsibilities

• Perform general cleaning duties and monitor maintenance conditions.
• Sweep, mop, strip, seal, finish and buff floors.
• Vacuum, pre-spot and clean carpets and upholstery.
• Clean and sanitize restrooms and showers.
• Report safety hazards and maintain a secure environment.
• Supervise and train student workers as needed.

Skills

Communication

Independent work

Cleaning products knowledge

Cleaning machines operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Job description

Performs general cleaning duties.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Performs general cleaning duties and monitors maintenance conditions.
• Sweeps, mops, strips, seals, finishes, and buffs floors.
• Vacuum, pre-spot, and cleans carpets and upholstered surfaces.
• Cleans and sanitizes restrooms and showers.
• Maintains an uncluttered environment; identifies and reports possible safety hazards.
• Closes buildings at the end of the day to ensure security.
• Washes windows; disposes of waste and litter; removes marks from walls.
• Performs routine maintenance, including replaces light bulbs, etc., and reports maintenance conditions to supervisor in a timely manner.
• Supervises and trains student workers as needed.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to communicate in an articulate manner.
• Ability to work independently.
• Knowledge of cleaning products and appropriate usage.
• Ability to run necessary cleaning machines and tools.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school or equivalent preferred.
• Previous custodial experience preferred.

OTHER DUTIES:

This job description incorporates the essential functions and duties required for this position. However, other duties may be required and assigned at times and as determined by a supervisor in order to meet the needs of the organization. Serves as a role model in carrying out activities and behaviors that reflect the values and principles of the Boys Town mission.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS, EQUIPMENT USAGE, WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Position requires constant physical activity often exerting 30 to 50 pounds of force, walking, scrubbing, bending, reaching, and pushing machinery. Subject to inside environmental conditions with some activities occurring outside including occasional snow removal or trash pick-up. Occasionally subject to sufficient noise causing the worker to shout in order to be heard. Exposure to chemicals in cleaning solutions. Care and respect for others is more than a commitment at Boys Town – it is the foundation of who we are and what we do. At Boys Town, we cultivate a culture of belonging for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team – one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better business results.

About Boys Town:

Boys Town has been changing the way America cares for children and families since 1917. With over a century of service, our employees have helped us grow from a small boardinghouse in downtown Omaha, Nebraska, into one of the largest national child and family care organizations in the country. With the addition of Boys Town National Research Hospital in 1977, our services branched out into the health care and research fields, offering even more career opportunities to those looking to make a real difference. Our employees are our #1 supporters when it comes to achieving Boys Town's mission, which is why we are proud of their commitment to making the world a better place for children, families, patients, and communities. A unique feature for employees and their dependents enrolled in medical benefits are reduced to no cost visits for services performed by a Boys Town provider at a Boys Town location. Additional costs savings for the employee and their dependents are found in our pharmacy benefits with low to zero-dollar co-pays on certain maintenance drugs. Boys Town takes your mental health seriously with no cost mental health visits to an in-network provider. We help our employees prepare for retirement with a generous match on their 401K or 401K Roth account. Additional benefits include tuition reimbursement, parenting resources from our experts and professional development opportunities within the organization, just to name a few. Working at Boys Town is more than just a job, it is a way of life. This advertisement describes the general nature of work to be performed and does not include an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, or abilities required.

Boys Town is an equal employment opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. To request a disability-related accommodation in the application process, contact us at 1-877-639-6003. Boys Town follows a policy of non-discrimination in accordance with the law.

Unique perks to Boys Town employees and their families include free visits to Boys Town physicians and free prescriptions under the Boys Town Medical Plan, tuition assistance, parenting resources from our experts and professional development opportunities within the organization, just to name a few. Working at Boys Town is more than just a job, it is a way of life.