Janitor - Covenant House ($16/hr, Full Time) - Anchorage, AK

Job Description

The Janitor is responsible for maintaining a clean, sanitary, and orderly environment throughout Covenant House facilities. This role performs a comprehensive range of cleaning tasks, adhering to established procedures and safety guidelines to ensure a safe and pleasant experience for patients, visitors, and staff. 

Responsibilities

• Clean, sweep, mop, vacuum, sanitize, and/or restock hallways, stairways, offices, food preparation or break areas, offsite areas, restrooms, public areas, or other work areas as assigned.
• Dust both low and high areas and wipe down or clean various surfaces.
• Remove and transport trash to appropriate disposal areas.
• Utilize appropriate equipment and cleaning solutions for all tasks.
• Maintain a clean and orderly cart and storage areas.
• May assist in laundry and/or linen removal.
• Replenish guest supplies and amenities as required.
• May scrub, strip, extract, wax, and buff all types of floors using appropriate equipment.
• May change light bulbs and perform light facility maintenance.
• Demonstrate the ability to recognize and use proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for each job task.
• Adhere to all safety policies, requirements, and training.
• Report any material discrepancies, damage, and/or theft to the manager or maintenance department.
• Perform other duties that are pertinent to the department or unit’s success as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• The ability to work rotating shifts, weekends, callouts, etc.
• Must be fluent in speaking, reading, and writing English.

Preferred Requirements

• Preferred 6 months experience that demonstrates a working knowledge of cleaning equipment and general cleaning processes

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

Weather: Indoor/Outdoor (Occasional exposure to moderate weather conditions)

Noise level: Moderate to Loud.

Description of environment: Environment will vary based on the facility assigned to.

Physical requirements: Employee is required to lift and/or move up to 35 lbs. Frequently to constantly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands/fingers to handle or feel, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk/hear, see, taste/smell, and carry weight/lift.

Competencies

NMS Core Values

Safety guides our behavior.

Honesty and integrity govern our activities.

Commitments made will be fulfilled.

All individuals are treated with dignity and respect.

The environment will be protected and sustained.