Location: New York,NY, USA
Title:CustodianLocation:Plattsburgh, NY**SUMMARY**
The Custodian is responsible for maintaining sanitation levels in and around the Agency facilities as set forth by Agency standards.
**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES** include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Ensures the cleanliness of professional offices and common areas
Empties trash receptacles, disposes trash into compactors and/or dumpster, and bags trash for proper disposal
Restocking supplies, such as toilet paper and paper towels
Clean all glass surfaces and windows
Dusting, mopping, finishing and buffing floors, and vacuuming and shampooing carpets
Reports needs and concerns to appropriate staff, which may include submitting or recommending work orders and checking supply levels
Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies
Performs cleaning functions specific to the assigned facilities and/or based on seasonal/project requirements
May assist or perform snow removal activities and minor maintenance, such as replacing light bulbs, moving furniture, or other similar activities
Performs limited grounds maintenance such as mowing lawns, trimming hedges, removing weeds, and raking and disposing of leaves and refuse.
Travel required within service areas.
Performs all duties in a manner consistent with the mission and goals of the Joint Council for Economic Opportunity, Inc.
All other related duties as assigned
**SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES**
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
**QUALIFICATIONS** To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
* Knowledge of safety hazards and proper use of various cleaning and sanitizing solutions
* Detail-oriented and thorough
* Ability to perform basic repairs and operate tools or equipment used in routine maintenance
* Ability to keep Agency locations clean and orderly
* Ability to interact with staff and consumers while remaining professional, polite, and courteous.
* Work independently
* Must be able to pass background check
**EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE**
High School diploma or general education degree (GED) and six months related experience and/or training; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience
**LANGUAGE SKILLS**
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees of the organization.
**MATHEMATICAL SKILLS**
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
**REASONING ABILITY**
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
**CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS**
Valid drivers license.
**PHYSICAL DEMANDS** 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. Considerable physical activity. Requires heavy physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects up to 50 pounds. Physical work is a primary part (more than 70%) of job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
**WORK ENVIRONMENT** The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions. Work may involve moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.
**Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities**
JCEO is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such affirms the right of every person to participate in all aspects of employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, contact our Human Resources department via email at ...@jceo.org