Custodian 1 (25-40-hours)

Greater Lawrence Family Health Center; Lawrence (MA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The Greater Lawrence Family Health Center is seeking a Custodian to maintain a clean and safe healthcare environment across our Lawrence, MA facilities. The role involves supporting a team in daily cleaning tasks and following approved procedures to ensure sanitary conditions.

Responsibilities include reporting cleanliness issues, assisting with supplies, and participating in safety trainings. The Custodian will help with minor repairs, seasonal cleaning, and be a valued member of the Facilities

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED.
• Two to four years of facility cleaning experience, preferably in a Health Care setting.
• Fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Notifies supervisor of cleanliness problems or area in need of extra attention.
• Notifies supervisor of need for supplies.
• Train/orientate new staff on proper cleaning procedures.
• Participates in the repair and maintenance of equipment and facilities on an as needed basis.
• Performs minor repair and maintenance to equipment and facilities.
• Assists in seasonal work such as window cleaning, snow removal and grounds maintenance.
• Meets with supervisor to review training and coaching.
• Participates in ongoing quality improvement activities related to performance improvement.
• Assists with floor striping and waxing under supervision.
• Performs all additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Fluent English

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Established in 1980, the Greater Lawrence Family Health Center, Inc. (GLFHC) is a multi-site, mission-driven, non-profit organization employing over 700 staff whose primary focus is providing the highest quality patient care to a culturally diverse population throughout the Merrimack Valley. Nationally recognized as a leader in community medicine (family practice, pediatrics, internal medicine, and geriatrics), GLFHC has clinical sites in Lawrence, Methuen, and Haverhill and is the sponsoring organization for the Lawrence Family Medicine Residency program.
GLFHC is currently seeking a Custodian. The Custodian participates as a team member of the Facilities Security Service Department in providing the best sanitary conditions for the proper functioning of a healthcare environment.

• Notifies supervisor of cleanliness problems or area in need of extra attention.
• Participates in OSHA and other safety training and yearly updates given by the Health Center and/or outside organizations.
• Notifies supervisor of need for supplies.
• Train/orientate new staff on proper cleaning procedures.
• Participates in the repair and maintenance of equipment and facilities on an as needed basis.
• Watches for and informs supervisor of maintenance needs.
• Performs minor repair and maintenance to equipment and facilities.
• Assists in seasonal work as, but not limited to, window cleaning, snow removal and grounds maintenance.
• Participates as a Facilities Department Team Member to carry out Facility Mission Statement.
• Meets on a regular basis with supervisor or Department Director for training, counseling and coaching.
• Become knowledgeable about the GLFHC Improvement plan and the model for improvement endorsed by the organization.
• On a regular basis participate in ongoing quality improvement activities related to individual, team, and organizational performance improvement.
• Assist Custodian 3 with floor striping and waxing.
• Assist with Custodian 3 on any major cleaning projects
• Performs all and any additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• High school diploma/GED
• Two to four years of facility cleaning experience, preferably in a Health Care setting.
• Fluent in English

GLFHC offers a great working environment, comprehensive benefit package, growth opportunities and tuition reimbursement.