Outdoor Custodian - Grounds & Facilities Cleaning

Portsmouth Redevelopment and Housing Authority; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Portsmouth Redevelopment and Housing Authority in Portsmouth, VA is seeking a Section 3 Custodian responsible for daily cleaning, sanitizing and maintaining the appearance of housing developments. The role reports to the Property Manager and involves outdoor duties most of the time, operating buffers and vacuums, and adhering to safety guidelines; after-hours availability may be required.

Candidates must have custodial experience and be able to follow oral and written instructions, with the

Qualifications

• Knowledge of appropriate methods, materials and equipment to be used in custodial work.
• Ability to operate heavy equipment such as buffers, vacuum cleaners and other custodial equipment.
• Ability to work independently in the absence of specific instructions and exercise good judgment and initiative.
• Must have the ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with others.
• Must be generally available for occasional after-hours and weekend activities. In the event of emergencies, must be accessible, preferably by phone or other effective means.
• Promotes a positive image of the Authority by establishing and maintaining to the greatest extent possible a viable and positive working relationship with residents, co-workers, local agencies and all appropriate agencies of the City with which the Authority may come into contact.

Responsibilities

• Sweeps, scrubs, waxes, polishes and vacuums in office and hallways, as appropriate.
• Keeps offices, common areas and restrooms clean and sanitary.
• Replaces light bulbs; maintains parking areas, entranceways, sidewalks and common areas free of trash and debris; empties trash receptacles; may move furniture and load/unload supplies.
• May disseminate information, i.e. newspapers, flyers and notices throughout specified areas.
• Ninety-eight percent (98%) of Custodial duties will be performed outside.
• Observes all safety rules and regulations.
• Job duties, responsibilities, specifications, and other job aspects may be changed as needed; performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Cleaning methods

Safety compliance

Independent worker

Follow instructions

Team interaction

Tools

Buffing machines

Job description

Portsmouth Redevelopment and Housing Authority in Portsmouth, VA is seeking a Section 3 Custodian responsible for daily cleaning, sanitizing and maintaining the appearance of housing developments. The role reports to the Property Manager and involves outdoor duties most of the time, operating buffers and vacuums, and adhering to safety guidelines; after-hours availability may be required.

Candidates must have custodial experience and be able to follow oral and written instructions, with the