Working at TAP

 

 

Title

Janitor

Posting Date

2/12/12

Job Code

J-PMM

TAP Department

Property Management and Maintenance

Location

Roanoke, VA

Respond by

Open until filled

Purpose

The Janitor is responsible for maintaining a sanitary and attractive environment.  Work will be performed according to the Janitorial Specifications and the safety and environmental guideline established by TAP’s and found in TAP & Head Start procedures.

 

Need experienced Janitor to clean day care centers.  Position is full-time w/evening hours.  General janitorial duties, as well as shampooing carpets and waxing/stripping floors as needed.

 

Education

High School diploma, GED or equivalent is required.

Responsibilities

·        Follows written Janitorial Specifications such as:

 

·        Cleans and disinfects restroom fixtures, restroom walls, partitions, mirrors, glass and water fountains.

·        Replenishes paper supplies and other consumables.

·        Empties/cleans trash cans and disposes all trash and changes can liners daily.

·        Mops (dust and wet) composite, vinyl and tile floors.

·        Vacuums and shampoos carpet as needed.

·        Strips, waxes and buffs floors, as needed.

·        Moves furnishings to clean behind or beneath, as needed.

·        Dusts window sills, window blinds, and other surfaces.

·        Cleans classrooms, offices, common areas, etc. as assigned.

·        Removes cobwebs, as needed.

·        Moves trash cans to curb for pickup, as required.

·        Completes light maintenance tasks such as light bulb changes,

tightening restroom seats, lose door knobs, and other light maintenance tasks as needed.  

 

  • Keeps work and storage spaces clean.

 

·        Keeps janitor closets clean, organized and in good working order.

·        Cleans, stores and dust/wet mops after each use.

·        Stores and secures toilet cleaning supplies from other cleaning supplies and all are kept out of reach to children.

 

·        Keeps supervisor abreast of facility related issues.

 

·        Reports needed repairs. 

·        Requests paper supplies, soap, trash bags and cleaning supplies, as needed.

·        Reports potential health and safety issues to supervisor.

 

  • Maintains a safe work environment.

 

·        Maintains supply of personal protective equipment.

·        Knows locations of first aid supplies, MSDS information and fire extinguishers.

·        Keeps cleaning supplies secure, especially from children.

·        Performs debris, snow and ice removal, as needed.

·        Secures building at end of the day. 

·        Abides by all safety, environmental and TAP policies and procedures.

·        Disposes of waste materials in accordance with TAP’s environmental procedures.

·        Performs other duties as assigned.

Essential Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Demonstrates general knowledge of cleaning methods, materials and equipment.
  • Ability to work with persons of various cultures and abilities.
  • Ability to understand and follow simple oral and written instructions.
  • Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the workplace.
  • Demonstrates ability to prepare estimates and order janitorial supplies.
  • Demonstrates ability to exercise independent judgment in determining operating conditions.
  • Demonstrates ability to climb ladders, stairs and to lift 50 lbs. unassisted.
  • Must be physically able to perform all functions of the position.

Special Requirements

  • Must have a valid Virginia Operator’s license with a good driving record and reliable transportation.
  • Must pass drug screening. 

 

If position requires tools, TAP will purchase the needed tools.  The employee using the tools will be responsible for the care/maintenance of the tools.  If any tool(s) are damaged or malfunctions, the employee will return the tool(s) to the TAP office for replacement.  If the tool(s) are lost, TAP will replace the first tool(s) lost, however the employee using the tool(s) will be responsible for replacing any tool(s) lost after the first one(s) are replaced. 

Salary

$7.54 per hour

Contact E-mail

jobs@tapintohope.org

Contact Address

TAP

 

Attention: Job Code J-PMM

 

145 W. Campbell Ave S.W.;

P.O. Box 2868

 

Roanoke, Virginia  24001

Contact Fax

540-345-1944

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