South Haven - Custodian

Boys & Girls Club Of Greater Northwest Indiana Inc; Valparaiso (IN); On-site; USD 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Boys & Girls Club of Greater Northwest Indiana is seeking a part-time Custodian in Valparaiso, IN. The role requires maintaining a clean and safe environment for staff, members, visitors and vendors, with hours primarily mornings during the school year and occasional evenings or Saturdays for rentals.

The position includes routine cleaning tasks, equipment maintenance, safety compliance and ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 18 years of age or older
• Ability to read and comprehend safety rules and manuals
• Ability to operate and maintain cleaning equipment
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen
• Must successfully complete a background check
• CPR/First Aid certification or ability to obtain

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on equipment
• Clean and sanitize bathrooms
• Clean, mop, wash, scrub, wax, polish, buff and vacuum floors
• Empty trash receptacles and manage recycling
• Move cabinets, boxes and furniture for cleaning or events
• Detect hazards and report unsafe conditions
• Attend staff/agency meetings as required
• Other incidental duties as assigned

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organization

Time management

Independence

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Typical Hours: Part-time up to 29 hours a week school year: 7am to Noon, Monday through Friday, with additional hours Friday evening or Saturday morning as needed for rentals. Summer hours will varyLocation: 723 Long Run Road Valparaiso, IN 46385Hourly Rate: $13 to $15The Custodian is responsible for maintaining a clean and safe working environment for all staff, members, visitors and vendors.Major Duties and Responsibilities:Perform regular preventive maintenance on all equipment necessary.Clean and sanitize bathrooms.Clean, mop, wash, scrub, wax, polish, buff, and vacuum floor using industrial vacuum cleaners and scrubbing and buffing machines.Empty trash receptacles.Clean and polish fixtures.Removes recycling materials.Manage inventory of supplies necessary to perform job.Sometimes using ladders, dust and wash walls, clean ceilings and window, and dust and polish light fixtures.Clean windows.Dust furniture.Move cabinets, boxes, furniture, crates and equipment to clean areas as well as during office moves and events.Remove stains from such surfaces as rugs, drapes, walls, and floors using chemicals and cleaning solutions.Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas.Detect faulty operations, defective material, hazards or unsafe conditions and report those and any unusual situations to proper supervision.Attendance of all staff/agency meetings, as required.Perform other incidental and related duties as required and assigned.Knowledge/Skills Required:High School Diploma or equivalent.Must be at least 18 years of age.Ability to read and comprehend safety rules, procedure manuals, operating and maintenance instructions.Able to comprehend, retain and follow oral and written instructions, exercise good judgment, set priorities, listen, problem solve and make decisions.Ability to operate and maintain specialty cleaning equipment.Demonstrated ability to positively interact with staff, members, parents, visitors, vendors, etc.Must be able to work with limited to no supervision.Excellent communication, interpersonal skills and attention to detailStrong organization and time management skills with a demonstrated ability to prioritizeMust possess or have the ability to obtain certification in CPR and First AidMust be able to pass a pre-employment drug screenMust successfully complete a background checkPhysical Requirements / Work Environment:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day. The employee is exposed to dust, dirt, and moving machinery and hazardous chemicals. The noise level is moderate to high. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. This position requires the ability to lift/push up to 50 pounds.