Custodian

Title: Custodian Job Group Category: Non-exempt Type: Full-time

Unit: Operations Schedule: Monday – Friday, occasional weekends Hours: 8:00am – 5:00pm

Direct Reports: None Reports to: Director of Operations

About Feeding Northeast Florida:

Feeding Northeast Florida (FNEFL) is the region’s largest nonprofit (501c3) food bank and hunger relief network. FNEFL provides nutritious foods and other essential goods to those in need and strives to improve the quality of life for people living in and around Northeast and North Central Florida by addressing food insecurity, poverty and poor health. Alongside out network of food distribution, agency and community partners, the Food Bank provides food resources and hope to help all people living in our 12-county service area (Alachua, Baker, Bradford, Clay, Duval, Flagler, Gilchrist, Levy, Nassau, Putnam, St. John’s and Union) who struggle to feed themselves and their families. Feeding Northeast Florida works daily to find solutions to address the issues of food insecurity and poverty through awareness, advocacy, education, and action in ways that promote dignity, respect and empowerment. For more information, visit www.feedingnefl.org

Position Summary:

Maintain a clean, organized, and hygienic facility at Feeding Northeast Florida. Responsible for performing routine, building-wide custodial services.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

Cleaning of the facility

· Ensure all floors are swept, mopped, sanitized and kept clear of any unwanted food matter, materials, boxes, etc.

· Clean and sanitize all surfaces in compliance with food safety requirements including counters, handles, doorknobs, etc. Ensure all counters are kept clean and orderly.

· Wash, rinse, and sanitize all dirty dishes and silverware in accordance with food safety practices. Dry and put away by the end of each shift.

· Clean and sanitize all bathrooms. Ensure bathrooms are maintained and stocked with necessary supplies.

· Manage all waste baskets and bins properly and dispose of contents correctly. Replace all waste baskets/bins with new garbage bags. Break down any empty cardboard boxes and recycle properly.

· Working with the volunteers, organize and tidy facility following distributions, making sure things are in their proper place and put away.

· May be required to respond to emergencies such as water leaks, clogged toilets, and cleanup of biohazards.

Maintenance and safety best practices

· Keep an inventory and maintenance of all cleaning supplies and tools. Report all needs to supervisor in timely manner.

· Manage the safe storage and handling of all cleaning supplies and equipment.

· Work in a safe manner and follow all safety best practices.

Maintain a professional culture and workplace relationships

· Maintain an orderly work environment both physically and culturally.???

· Maintain clear communication with staff in a professional and competent manner.

· Communicate with volunteers and clients in a respectful manner.

· Facilitate a culture of continuous improvement.?

· Provide regular reports on progress, goals, task completion, and needs for assistance to Executive Director.?

· Other duties as assigned.

· High School Diploma or equivalent

· Experience with typical custodial functions such as mopping, sanitizing, trash removal, window washing, cleaning and sanitizing bathroom, and dusting.

· Experience with operating and use of custodial and maintenance equipment such as mop, three compartment sink, and ladders.

· Knowledge of safe work practices with regards to lifting heavy items and using tools such as mop bucket and ladders.

· Knowledge of proper use of and storage of cleaning chemicals.

· Understanding of best practices for industry standard of sanitization and cleaning of facility.

· A minimum of one years’ experience in the sanitation industry.

· Understanding of food safety requirements and ability to comply with them in maintenance of the facility.

· Ability to stand for long periods of time, lift 50 pounds from the ground, and perform all other physical tasks associated with the job.

· Excellent communication skills and professionalism with all volunteers, staff, and clients.

· Ability to identify unclean and disorganized areas in the facility and address them in a timely manner.

· Ability to understand and follow through with any specific directions received by the Executive Director.

· Strong organizational, time management, and professional hygiene skills.

· Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

· Experience with the maintenance of basic equipment and ability to address small maintenance issues a plus.