Custodian

Primary Position Objective

Performs general maintenance and landscaping duties on Center grounds and surrounding areas. Follows policies and procedures in accordance with DOL, PRH, Center and Serrato Corporation requirements.

Brief Description of Duties

Performs necessary skilled or unskilled work in one or more areas of plumbing, heating, carpentry, painting and minor construction as needed. Paints interiors or exteriors of Center buildings or any other surfaces with hand brush or spray gun. Performs minor construction such as building storage bins, stockroom shelves, counters, workbenches, etc., using precision hand and power tools to accomplish work.

Supervises and assigns students to work detail:

• Keeps classrooms and halls cleaned and mopped
• Empties trash cans
• Cleans bathrooms
• Waxes floors when needed
• Picks up trash outside buildings
• Maintains supplies

Performs any other details necessary to keep buildings and grounds in good shape. Ensures that equipment is not abused. Ensures that equipment is cleaned, serviced, and in operable condition at all times. Ensures that all equipment is put away at the end of each work day. Assists in maintaining appropriate records, files, and supplies for maintenance operation as directed by supervisor. Ensures grounds are well maintained. Ensures that actions are safety oriented. Keeps informed on hazard communications. Works toward meeting performance management goals. Follows CDSS plan and Code of Conduct system daily. Maintains good housekeeping in all areas and complies with safety practices. Complies with all DOL guidelines, OFCCP regulations, Job Corps notices and bulletins, and Center policies and procedures. Models, mentors, monitors appropriate Career Success Standards. Participation in PRH mandated staff training is mandatory. Failure to participate may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Responsibilities

• Presents information both clearly and concisely and regularly confirms correct interpretation of information.
• Very high standard of communication skills both written and oral for the presentation of facts and ideas.
• Written communication must be clear, concise, easy to read and comprehend.
• Demonstrates the ability to handle several projects simultaneously.
• Implements the key principles of time management, task allocation and priority assignment in addition to personal organization.
• Continually seek ways to improve the service provided via development of professional skills and personal growth.
• Initiates and responds to suggestions for improving service.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Power Point, Outlook, and Excel.
• Experience: Three to six months of related experience preferred.
• Education: High School Diploma or GED.
• Certificates/Licenses/Registration: Valid State Drivers License.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 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, stand, and walk; to reach with hands, arms, talk, and listen.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit; to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; to taste and to smell.
• The employee must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision capabilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. 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 occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions.
• The noise level can vary from moderate to loud.

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Employee Assistance Counseling Service
• Programs Available

Disclaimers

• Serrato Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer
• Serrato Corporation conducts background checks and drug screens.