Janitor
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Elwyn
Philadelphia, PA, US
Summary
The janitor is responsible for performing general cleaning tasks including vacuuming, dusting, trash removal, and floor maintenance in offices and restrooms. They must also report maintenance needs, manage cleaning supplies, and assist with tasks like snow removal as required.
Job Description
Overview
Join a Team That Changes Lives
For more than 170 years, Elwyn has been leading the way in supporting children, teens, and adults with autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and behavioral health challenges. As a mission-driven nonprofit, we’re here to create real change – helping people lead meaningful, fulfilling lives.
Now, we’re looking for passionate team members to join us. Here, your work will change lives – including your own. You’ll make an impact every day, find purpose in what you do, and grow in a career that truly matters.
At Elwyn, we take care of you while you care for others. We offer:
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Benefit Packages
- Earned Wage Access/On-Demand Pay
- Paid On-the-Job Training
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Career Advancement Opportunities and Growth
- Flexible Schedules
- Retirement Savings Plan
Join us and be a part of something bigger. Apply today.
Job Description
Elwyn seeks a Janitor to perform direct janitorial services in offices, restrooms, and other areas as assigned.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Performs general cleaning tasks in office, restrooms, and other general areas as assigned, including but not limited to vacuuming, dusting, trash removal, stripping and waxing floors, and cleaning toilets and sinks
- Performs tasks to an acceptable level of quality, demonstrating a thorough understanding of the task by providing more than a surface cleaning and completes the assigned tasks in a timely manner, in conjunction with approved procedural requirements
- Communicates effectively with other team members regarding the coordination of tasks that impact the work or working conditions of the other team members
- Brings correct tools and supplies to the work area for each assigned task
- Stays at the assigned work area until job is completed and informs supervisor if assigned tasks are not completed by the end of shift or outside of the given daily scheduled timeframe
- Keeps area neat while working and keeps cleaning cart properly stocked
- Informs supervisor or designee when supplies are low and need to be ordered
- Seeks out work that needs to be done, works on ongoing projects, and assists others as requested
- Reports any maintenance needs (e.g. unsafe or broken sinks and toilets, light bulbs needing to be replaced) to supervisor
- Adapts to changes in workload, following through with the change as assigned
- Assists supervision and management in performing contractual requirements, including but not limited to snow removal as needed
- Accepts feedback on job performance in a professional manner using it to improve performance as needed
- Addresses visitors and co-workers in a pleasant and respectful manner and displays courtesy at all times
- Works effectively with a variety of staff members, regardless of varied ethnic, racial and sociological backgrounds
- Responds appropriately to inquiries and requests in a friendly, cooperative manner
- Deals with constant interruptions with respect and courtesy
- Performs all duties in an independent manner, with little or no need for direct supervision
- Performs other duties as assigned
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:
- Thorough understanding of the cleaning requirements preferred
- Meet and maintain Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD) 12 clearance
- A current Real ID or valid U.S. Passport is required for this position to obtain the necessary security clearances at designated federal job sites.
- Demonstrated strong attention to detail
- Ability to process basic instructions
- Demonstrated ability to adapt to changes in workload
- Ability to work effectively with a variety of staff members, regardless of varied ethnic, racial, and sociological backgrounds
- Time management and organizational skills
- Demonstrated judgment with the ability to independently problem-solve
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Demonstrated ability to identify problems and take appropriate action
- Must possess excellent customer interaction and verbal communication skills
Equal Opportunity Employer
Elwyn is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Elwyn does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, pregnancy status, medical condition, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, sexual orientation or identity, age, national origin, citizenship, handicap status, marital or family status, mental or physical disability, perceived disability, military or veteran status, political activities or affiliations, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
