CUSTODIAN

Position Description

The Custodian is responsible for maintaining a clean and sanitary environment of the NVHC facility.

Desired Education or Certifications Criteria

• Previous experience in janitorial service industry required.
• Experience in medical setting preferred.

Responsibilities / Functional Job Description:

• All bins, pails, trash cans are to be emptied and disinfected into appropriate receptacles (general trash vs biohazard trash)
• Bathrooms cleaned and disinfected
• Floors will be cleaned regularly
• Office furniture cleaned
• Counter tops to be wiped down after supplies have been moved in order to clean entire surface
• Windows and window blinds wiped down and disinfected on a regular basis
• General cleaning such as vacuuming, and dusting/wiping down all equipment and their stands
• Additional duties as assigned

Desired Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of essential cleaning and disinfection standards
• Knowledge of chemicals, MSDS and proper use of chemicals
• Knowledge of OSHA and biohazard standards to ensure safety on the job and compliance with OSHA standards on the job site
• Skill in operating various janitorial equipment
• Skill in accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information
• Ability to read and write legibly
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables
• Ability to provide exemplary customer service for both internal and external customers
• Ability to exercise good judgment in appraising situations and making decisions
• Ability to work and interact effectively and positively with other staff members to build and to enhance teamwork in the clinics and overall NVHC's organization
• Ability to communicate in a courteous and professional manner
• Ability to understand and respond appropriately, effectively and sensitively to special population groups as defined by race, ethnicity, language, age, sex, etc.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds on a frequent basis

NVHC’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Nevada Health Centers will provide equal opportunity employment to all employees and applicants for employment. No person shall be discriminated against in employment because of race, color, gender, age, national origin, ancestry, religion, physical or intellectual disability marital status, parental status, sexual orientation or any other category protected by law.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.