YNC Janitorial Technician

POSITION SUMMARY:The janitor is responsible for the janitorial services of CHS Youth Navigation Center and main office building and grounds. Under moderate supervision the janitor shall perform janitorial duties that involve cleaning and sanitizing. Janitorial work may involve a variety of physical demands such as walking standing bending and carrying items. Janitors must have the ability to perform related tasks as required.

DUTIES:

Duties include but are not limited to the following core areas. Contribute to a team effort by performing other duties and completing special projects as assigned.

Essential Job Responsibilities

1. Able to engage in physical activities without limitations.
2. According to a daily routine priority will be to clean/wipe down sanitize disinfect all high touch and frequently used areas
3. Clean building floors.
4. Gather and empty trash and recycling.
5. Service clean and supply restrooms.
6. Service clean and fill handwashing and sanitizing stations.
7. Perform general maintenance of grounds.
8. Maintain janitor closets in a clean organized and safe manner.
9. Maintain janitorial equipment in a clean safe and operable condition.
10. Follow procedures for the use of chemical cleaners disinfectants and equipment in order to promote safety and prevent damage.
11. Maintain facility according to licensing and/or agency standards.
12. Provide emergency shift coverage if necessary
13. Perform other duties as assigned.

Administrative

1. Support safety building maintenance with sight inspections by notifying supervisor of any facility or safety concerns that require major repairs additions to building operating systems and/or creates a safety hazard.
2. Request supplies and equipment needed for cleaning duties in accordance with established purchase requests policy.
3. Attend team meetings trainings and supervision meetings.
4. Accept and utilize supervision and receive corrective feedback from supervisory staff.

Building/Maintenance

1. Establish and maintain a professional working relationship with staff and vendors acting as a liaison when needed.
2. Ensure the common areas hallways; laundry etc. maintain cleanliness free of debris and hazards.
3. Schedule and perform deep cleaning in identified areas two times per year.

Recycling & Hazardous Waste Program

1. Support the Agencys Recycling Policy with an understanding and commitment to green practices.
2. Facilitate the safe collection storage and disposal of recyclables and hazardous waste to comply with county and state requirements.

Safety

1. Learn follow and help ensure implementation of all published safety policies and procedures.
2. Implements existing building policies and procedures including emergency plan.
3. Carries out all job responsibilities in a manner that reflects best practices and concern for personal health and safety of self and others.
4. Responsible for learning and following all published and generally accepted best practices for job safety policies and procedures.
5. Complete incident reports on any facility damage or any incident which occurs out of the ordinary daily functioning of the facility.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. One year of janitorial experience preferred.
2. Excellent skills in organization communication and attention to detail.
3. Proactive thinking and problem-solving skills.
4. Must be a self-starter flexible to work in a collaborative structure.
5. Ability to handle physical workload push/pull up to 50 lbs. and ascend/descend stairs.
6. Knowledge of utilizing commercial cleaning products and equipment.
7. Pass agency paid criminal justice screening including fingerprints.
8. Pass agency paid TB (Tuberculosis) screening.
9. Pass agency paid health screening and/or drug testing if required.
10. Valid California drivers license and proof of auto insurance coverage.
11. Pass agency paid MVR clearance with no more than 2 points - if you are under the age of 25 our insurance company will not allow any points.

REQUIREMENTS:

1. Represent the agency in a professional and competent manner.
2. Advocate for the best interests of the agency and clients we serve.
3. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public co-workers clients supervisors and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds regardless of race color creed religion gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin age ancestry political affiliation citizenship disability medical conditions marital status amnesty and military or veteran status.
4. Will promote and support a culturally and linguistically diverse workforce and be responsive to the population within our service area.
5. Maintain confidentiality and confidential information in accordance with legal standards and/or agency regulations.
6. Participate in assigned scheduled agency meetings in-service trainings conferences and other trainings as determined by the supervisor. This includes serving as an agency representative at assigned community meetings.
7. Observance of assigned working hours and program appointments by demonstrating promptness and thorough preparation.
8. Performance of assigned duties with a positive attitude and in the spirit of teamwork collaboration and cooperation.
9. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
10. Perform job duties in a safe manner to ensure a safe working environment for oneself and others.
11. Participates in and/or supports Agency fund development activities and events.
12. Preparation of assigned reports work records statistical data job performance evaluations work plans a timely manner.