Facilities Custodian — Clean, Safe Spaces

NORTH DAKOTA VETERANS HOME; Lisbon (ND); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

North Dakota Veterans Home is seeking a dedicated custodial staff member to clean and sanitize resident, public, restroom, and work areas according to schedules and standards. You will perform routine cleaning duties across various surfaces and rooms, operate custodial equipment, and follow SDS guidelines.

Strong communication and reliability are required to report repairs and safety concerns, cooperate with team members, and participate in training to meet established cleaning deadlines.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and established procedures.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team while maintaining positive working relationships.
• Good communication skills and the ability to provide dependable, quality service.
• Ability to safely operate or learn to operate custodial equipment.
• Ability to safely work with cleaning chemicals and follow SDS and safety procedures.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform standing, walking, bending, crouching, kneeling, and climbing.
• Occasional work in varying temperatures, odors, and on ladders when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize assigned resident, public, restroom, and work areas according to established schedules and standards.
• Perform routine cleaning duties including dusting, vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, carpet cleaning, surface cleaning, and trash removal.
• Clean and maintain flooring, including carpet, tile, and hardwood.
• Complete scheduled deep-cleaning activities such as wall washing, carpet extraction, and privacy curtain laundering.
• Operate and maintain custodial equipment, including vacuums, carpet extractors, and floor-care equipment.
• Safely handle and use cleaning chemicals, disinfectants, floor care products, and other custodial supplies per safety procedures and SDS guidelines.
• Monitor assigned areas and report needed repairs, equipment issues, safety concerns, or other facility concerns to the appropriate department.
• Follow infection control practices, safety procedures, facility policies, and departmental quality standards.
• Report observed changes in a resident's condition to Nursing or Social Services.
• Attend required training and consistently meet established cleaning schedules and deadlines.

Skills

Follow written procedures

Teamwork

Communication

Custodial equipment operation

Chemical safety

Lifting and physical effort

Work in varying conditions

Job description

North Dakota Veterans Home is seeking a dedicated custodial staff member to clean and sanitize resident, public, restroom, and work areas according to schedules and standards. You will perform routine cleaning duties across various surfaces and rooms, operate custodial equipment, and follow SDS guidelines.

Strong communication and reliability are required to report repairs and safety concerns, cooperate with team members, and participate in training to meet established cleaning deadlines.