Custodian

Purpose: The Custodian is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of all office buildings

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Vacuum and shampoo carpets in all facilities as needed.
• Clean office buildings throughout the campus.
• Empty trash, dust, vacuum and mop.
• Strip and wax floors as needed/directed
• Responsible for overall cleanliness of all office buildings  Clean baseboards, window seals and windows.
• Assist with set up and breakdown of special events.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Maintains open communication with supervisor. Works well with other employees by asking for help when needed and assisting others as needed.
• Work with other employees to complete assignments.
• Willing to discuss custodial needs with supervisor.
• Complete training necessary to perform position consistent with program and agency staff development plans/
• Ability to follow instructions without supervisor being present. Continues high quality work when supervisor is absent.
• Complete all job responsibilities.
• Stay on schedule with meal and breaks.
• Update supervisor with information about shift.
• Professionalism: Promote a professional, positive work environment as indicated by:
• Reports to shifts, meetings and training on time.
• Actively participates in campus activities in a constructive manner.
• Follows agency procedures in use of leave time.
• Is flexible and willing to fill in as needed.
• Represents themselves and the agency in a positive way.
• Uses good telephone skills.
• Conducts self-improvement (education, professional development)  Uses direct communication.
• Demonstrates good problem-solving/conflict resolution skills
• Works toward team and agency goals
• Other duties as assigned
• Maintains a safe and healthy work environment.
• Completes assignments in a timely and accurate manner.
• Is willing to take on additional responsibility in a positive manner.
• Upholds the mission and values of The Methodist Home. 

Education and/or Work Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to appropriately handle confidential information. 
• Ability to understand and consistently implement policies and procedures of the Agency. 
• Ability to interact and work cooperatively and effectively with other personnel and residents.
• Ability to uphold the mission and values of The Methodist Home.
• Ability to be trained in basic first aid, medication administration, CPR and crisis intervention.
• Must be 21 years of age.
• Valid Georgia Driver’s license.
• High level of energy required for working with people. 
• Nurturing lifestyle that does not conflict with the Christian principles, this is the basis of The Methodist Home’s services. 

Essential Physical Requirements:

• This position requires some heavy lifting, pushing, pulling, bending, and stooping.