Janitor/Floor Technician - AKHI

Ahtna, Inc.; Winchester (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Ahtna, Inc. in Winchester, MA is seeking a dependable Housekeeping Aide to assist with cleaning tasks under supervision. The role emphasizes maintaining 95% cleanliness standards across hard and carpeted floors and supporting safe facility operations.

Key duties include sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, floor care, dusting, and following MSDS guidelines. Candidates should have a HS diploma, valid driver's license, ability to pass background checks, and willingness to obtain security clearance if

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 1 year of housekeeping or janitorial experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to local facilities.

Responsibilities

• Sweep/dust mop uncarpeted floors.
• Vacuum carpets and rugs.
• Spray clean and buff floors.
• Wet mop and deep clean carpets and rugs.
• Maintain cleanliness to established standards and safety policies.

Skills

Cleaning equipment

Safety awareness

Time management

Communication

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Vacuum

Buffers

Job description

Works under the supervision of the Project Manager and/or Supervisor. Maintains 95% standards of cleanliness within assigned tasks, which includes: hard floors, carpeted floors, removal of trash, complete low and high dusting programs. Must be able to utilize cleaning products, chemicals, vacuums, mops, wringers, dust tools, and floor machines.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Sweep/dust mop uncarpeted floors
• Vacuum carpets and rugs
• Spray clean and buff floors
• Wet mop
• Deep clean carpets and rugs
• Clean under raised floors
• Move all furniture that can be moved, and dust mop the floor
• Use reverse mopping procedures when mopping floors
• Strip floors and baseboards when needed
• Familiarization and use of wet vacuums, buffers, blower fans
• Clean (wipe down) doors, furniture, and equipment as needed to established process and procedures
• All customer requests are forwarded to the Floor Crew Lead. All customer complaints are handled through the company corrective action process
• Conserve cleaning supplies
• Maintain assigned equipment in satisfactory and working condition
• Read and understand correct dilution rates for cleaning chemicals
• Follow all facility safety policies and procedures
• Comply with all City, State, and Federal agencies requirements
• Make all decisions based on safety first
• Read and fully understand the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for all chemicals and solutions used in our processes and procedures

Supervision

None

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Driver’s license and proof of current automobile insurance and the ability to travel to local facilities
• Ability to pass a background check and/or Government security clearance
• Some positions may require U.S. Citizenship
• Minimum one year’s experience as a Housekeeping Aid or equivalent training or experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of janitorial methods, practices, materials, tools, occupational hazards and safety precautions of the janitorial work
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions
• Demonstrates good customer relations skills
• High school diploma or GED
• Minimum one year of public sector (school, hospital, clinic, etc.) related experience preferred
• Experience using cleaning equipment

Shareholder Preference

Pursuant to applicable law, preference will be given to qualified Ahtna Native Corporation Shareholders, Descendants, and Spouses in all phases of employment

Core Competencies

• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word
• Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely according to strict deadlines
• Self-Motivated - Ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of one’s ability using his or her own drive or initiative
• Team Builder/Worker - Ability to inspire and work within a group of people to work toward a goal
• Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task
• Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to use general cleaning equipment such as mops, brooms, pails, buffers, vacuums, fans, etc
• Ability to push objects up to 100 pounds, lifting or carrying objects weighing up to 60 pounds
• Ability to bend the body downward and squat by bending at the knees
• Ability to climb up and down ladders and stairs
• Ability to stand and/or walk facility approximately 90% of the time during working hours
• Ability to verbally relate to others
• Willingness to assist others when needed

Physical Demands

• Work involves moderate to heavy work in all types of conditions. There is frequent need to stand, stoop, walk, lift heavy objects (up to 50 pounds) and perform other similar actions during the course of the workday

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Generally indoors, office setting. While outdoors may be subject to changes in temperature and noise levels

Working Conditions

• Ability to pass criminal, drug, and driving screening
• Exposure to various dirt, debris, and odors. Works in a health care environment with related hazards
• Ability to work any time or day of the week, including weekends and holidays
• Possess valid driver’s license and maintain good driving record
• If required, ability to obtain and maintain security clearance and base access to assigned site(s)

Work Schedule: Generally, 40-hour work week, hours and days as business needs dictate

Qualifications

Education

Required: High School Diploma/GED or better

Experience

Required: 1 year of experience in the role or equivalent

Licenses & Certifications

Required: Driver's License

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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