Custodian, Saratoga Square Senior Center (53792)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the supervision of the Program Director, is to be responsible for the cleanliness and maintenance of: lobbies, offices, storerooms, classrooms, bathrooms, hallways, kitchen, and kitchen equipment, dining rooms and garbage disposal areas.

• Sweep, mop, wax and vacuum all floors and stairways. Move and replace the furniture as necessary
• Sweep and mop kitchen and any food prep areas daily and as directed
• Wash dining room tables after meal service
• Wash, wet sponge and dust walls
• Scrub handrails, baseboards, room corners and stair landings
• Empty wastebaskets and garbage cans
• Break down boxes and take out garbage as scheduled
• Remove and clean blinds or shades if applicable
• Clean and polish furniture and metal work
• Clean mirrors and glass in bookcases and doors
• Dust and replace light bulbs, fuses, emergency lights and light fixtures
• Replace toilet paper, towel and other supplies
• Responsible to clean sidewalk, entry way and back exit of rubbish and of any snow each day
• Wash down sidewalks and lower side of buildings
• May be required to monitor front door and sign in desk as needed
• Assist with receiving and storage of deliveries
• Ensure that exterior doors are locked and secured and center is prepared for closing if applicable
• Perform other duties as required by the supervisor of the site

COMPETENCIES

• Experience preferred, but not required.

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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds such as furniture and cleaning equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may frequently work with toxic or caustic chemicals such as degreasers, cleaning products and sprays. The employee must be able to adhere to a cleaning schedule.