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Job Title: Custodian

Position Classification: Grade 2

Unit: Facilities Pay: $17.50/hour

Division: Facilities and Property Management

Job Class: Hourly, Non-Exempt, Full time

Reports to: Facilities and Maintenance Manager

POSITION SUMMARY

Provides basic building cleaning maintenance services as assigned. Performs a wide variety of custodial tasks including, but not limited to vacuuming, carpet shampooing, emptying trash, dusting, cleaning, replacing stock, tidying etc. May be assigned to Facilities Maintenance work groups to perform entry-level Facilities Maintenance Assistant tasks as needed.

JOB DUTIES

Properly utilize cleaning agents and chemicals for best results, recognizing Mater Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) guidelines, manufacturer recommendations and supervisory instructions.
Clean wood, linoleum, tile and other floors, treating floors when needed with wax, shampoo or other agents.
Shampoo rugs and carpets utilizing appropriate chemicals and machines.
Utilizes and ensures the display of appropriate safety signage and messages.
Dusting all surfaces, moving items and replacing them where appropriate.
Wash windows, walls, furniture, baseboards and other items
Maintaining a thorough inventory of cleaning and maintenance supplies and report needs to supervision as appropriate.
Use equipment such as commercial vacuums, floor buffers and carpet cleaners
Collecting and taking out trash and recycling
Has knowledge of and demonstrates proper ergonomic practices, personal protective and safety equipment and seeks guidance and instruction when unclear on proper procedure.
Effectively operate current KCR electronic work order system. Must be able to complete appropriate reports and paperwork
Perform daily, routine cleaning and maintenance on equipment as required and reports on status as appropriate.
Report broken or damaged equipment to management immediately.
Ability to work effectively with people of varying skill levels in a team environment.
Maintains a professional and service-oriented demeanor in all interactions with KCR participants, staff and vendors.
Other maintenance associated duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

EXPERIENCE

1-2 years of prior experience in custodial maintenance preferred.
Small appliance repair and maintenance experience preferred.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS

Washington State Driver’s license and the ability to be covered under the current KCR auto insurance plan.
Able to pass a Washington State Patrol background check.
Ability to pass a MERIT DCYS certification (national FBI fingerprint check)

WORK CONDITIONS:

Physical capability to bend, stoop and to lift and carry 50 pounds regularly.
Ability to safely operate power equipment like vacuums, floor buffers.
Exposure to chemicals such as ammonia, bleach, cleaners.
Safely utilize ladders.
Wear appropriate work attire and protective gear.
Demonstrated ability to operate electronic maintenance work order system computer application.
Perform a varied work schedule, including being on-call for evenings and weekends, based on a year-round, 24/7 need.
Must safely operate work vehicles to move from site to site.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL/MENTAL FUNCTIONS

Demonstrated cognitive ability to recognize appropriate equipment use as designed by manufacturers and instructed by supervisor.
Demonstrated ability to cognitively recognize and accept verbal and written work instructions.
Requires walking, reaching/stretching, intermittent sitting, twisting and bending.
Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds.
Move furniture and other items to clean behind, under
Requires the ability to discern accuracy.
Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate both in writing and verbally in English.
Demonstrated cognitive ability to judge cleanliness, task completion, and recognize needed tasks to maintain cleanliness, order and functionality of sites.
Ability to discern potential safety risks and take appropriate action to ensure the safety of self and others.

CORE VALUES

Kitsap Community Resources core values are a vital part of each position and employees are expected to uphold them to the fullest.

• Integrity – taking care to honor our commitments in an ethical manner

• Compassion – genuinely empathizing with those we serve

• Excellence – demonstrating a high level of performance in all we do

• Diversity – showing honor and respect to all individuals we serve

• Collaboration – so we seek out partnership opportunities

• Teamwork – supporting our employees and partners as we fulfill our mission

All duties and requirements listed in this job description are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position; employees will be requested to follow any other job-related instructions and perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.

KCR recognizes that ideas come from a diverse mix of minds, backgrounds and experiences. KCR is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, by honoring experiences, perspectives and unique identities of the community in which we serve. KCR provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, nation of origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic disposition, disability, veteran status or any other protected category under federal, state, and local law.

KITSAP COMMUNITY RESOURCES (KCR) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. KCR is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at KCR are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex, pregnancy, age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. KCR will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.