Custodian - Grayslake, United States - Lake County Housing Aut

Description

LAKE COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY
Custodian


VERSION Date:
August 2023**
Reports To: Maintenance Supervisor

THIS IS A NON-EXEMPT POSITION

Acceptance Signature & Date:
___*****: Perform maintenance, grounds care and custodial duties as assigned. This is the entry-level position into the Maintenance Department.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

mowing, edging, trimming, raking and debris pick-up, reseeding, fertilizing, installing and repairing curbing, pavement and sidewalks, cleaning out vacant units, cleaning offices and common areas in development offices, providing labor support to other maintenance mechanics and any other tasks as assigned.

The Custodian is responsible to dress for any weather conditions.


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Must practice safety precautions and be safety conscious at all times.
• Maintains high standards in the overall appearance of the buildings; keep cleaned and waxed all floor areas on ground floor and upper hallways; keeping social rooms clean and attractive and ash trays empty; keeping rest rooms supplied with paper goods; changing light bulbs when needed.
• Prepares vacant unit for reoccupancy. Floors are to be stripped, sealed and waxed after each moveout. Stoves and refrigerators are to be cleaned inside and out and moved so as to clean behind them. Kitchen cabinets to be washed inside and outside; clean countertops; bathroom medicine cabinet and fixtures; and wash windows.
• Reports to immediate supervisor with any items requiring maintenance attention as well as when any unusual or unsafe conditions are discovered.

RELATED DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintains inventory control and orders inventory, with prior approval, as needed.
• Transports trash and debris to landfill using a predetermined route of travel. Prepares vacant units for occupancy by patching and painting walls, stripping and buffing floors, cleaning appliances and windows and other duties as instructed by the Director of Capital Improvements.
• Vacuuming of all carpeting and runners.
• Cleaning of front entrance lobby and disposing of newspapers.
• Dusting and polishing all furniture in public areas.
• Cleaning glass at main entrance area.
• Cleaning the laundry room facility.
• Polishing elevator areas to eliminate finger marks on all floors.
• Cleaning elevator floors
• Attending to the garbage room.
• Dumpster placement under chute, etc.
• Cleaning area when necessary with disinfectant solution.
• Sweeping front sidewalk, removing cobwebs inside and on outside of building under eaves, around light fixtures, etc.
• Sweeping down or vacuuming all stairs in emergency stairwells.
• Minimal snow removal and salting of entryways.
• Performs other duties as directed by the Supervisor and/or the Property Manager.
• Supervises other support staff as directed.
• Reports any emergencies to the Supervisor within one (1) hour. Calls work orders in to Management office as needed.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of cleaning materials, equipment and methods commonly employed in the custodial care and cleaning of buildings, facilities and equipment.
• Knowledge of general grounds care procedures and maintenance.
• Ability to exercise care in the use of materials, equipment and tools.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to perform tasks requiring moderately heavy manual work.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, residents and the public.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Must have completed the 8th grade. Graduation from an accredited high school desirable.
• One year of working experience in the care and maintenance of buildings and/or grounds;
• Or an equivalent combination of technical training and experiences to meet the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have a valid vehicle operator's license in his/her state of residency.
• Must be bondable.
• Must be in good health and physical condition, physically able for lifting, climbing, stooping, standing, carrying, loading, unloading, moving large items and other related physical activities common to maintenance work.