Custodian at Casa Esperanza – Tewksbury, Massachusetts

About Casa Esperanza

About the role

• Casa Esperanza, Inc. provides all Personal Protective Equipment in accordance to the CDC guidelines. The Custodian is responsible for the day-to-day maintenance of facilities, including residential program buildings, outpatient, youth program, administrative offices in Boston. The role requires understanding the importance and need to provide a healthy campus environment during the COVID-19 pandemic.
• This role will be in our CSS Location: Tewksbury, MA

What you'll do

• Sweeps mops scrubs, wax, polish and vacuums floors
• Gathers and empties trash
• Washes and sanitize toilets, sinks and showers and restock disposables (e.g. soap, toilet paper and hand towel)
• Dusts furniture, walls, and equipment
• Cleans windows, mirrors, and partitions with soap and other cleansers
• Mixes cleaning solutions and chemicals in containers in preparation for cleaning, according to instructions
• Follows procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power machinery to prevent damage to floors and fixtures
• Cleans and polishes fixtures and furniture
• Shampoos or steam-cleans carpets and rugs
• Manages inventory of cleaning supplies.
• Drives vehicles required to perform or travel to pick up of food and other supplies
• Assists in unloading food truck deliveries
• Delivers packages to programs
• Program room turnover, cleans and sanitizes beds and furniture, washing and drying all linens.
• Washing and drying patient clothing using the appropriate procedures, tracking which items belong to whom
• Keeps an updated inventory of laundry supplies
• Maintains all utility closets clean and organized, including mops, brooms and sinks
• Notifies managers regarding the need for repairs or additions to building operating systems
• Works with facilities in setting up rooms for meetings, events and classrooms
• Properly uses and maintains power equipment and tools to maintain safety
• Secures facilities by locking doors, closing windows and setting up the alarm if the building is unoccupied
• Reports all other health and safety hazards noticed
• Participates in emergency drills and environmental safety activities, as requested.
• Attends and participates in-service trainings
• Performs other duties as specified in job description addendum or as assigned.

Qualifications

• Organizational skills. The custodian has to be capable of organizing his/her activities properly and fulfilling them promptly. He/she has to possess the capability to manage and attend to emergencies if need be.
• Physical strength. Physical capability to perform complicated tasks such as moving, carrying and storing heavy items is also required. Also, the custodian job is physically demanding, since he/she needs to clean, dust, and wipe rooms and large furniture, as well as floors and carpets; wash walls and equipment with the help of ladders when needed.
• Communication skills. The ability to follow directions is crucial for this professional. He/she has to be able to comprehend what is requested of him/her and if the need arises to collaborate either with colleagues or with the lead custodian, he/she has to be able to do so.
• Detail-oriented. Attention to details is critical in this line of business in order for the custodian to fulfill his/her duties properly. He/she must pay attention to always clean and wash accordingly and follow instructions regarding the use of chemicals and supplies. The custodian has to make sure he/she covered all the necessary activities for the day.
• Responsibility. A custodian has to be a reliable individual. He/she needs to possess a good memory and the ability to perform tasks dutifully. Also, he/she needs to have a high responsibility toward his/her daily demands.

• OSHA and other safety trainings
• Infectious disease control/COVID-19 disinfection
• Disposal of biohazard materials, including vomit & blood cleanup
• CPR
• Naloxone/overdose prevention
• Bloodborne Pathogens

• Compensation: $18 Hour - $22 per Hour
• Holiday Pay (12 days per year + 1 floating holiday)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) - 18 days year one, 20.5 days at year 2, 23 days at year 5
• Sick Pay - 10 paid days per year
• Long / Short Term Disability
• Paid by Company Life Insurance
• Health Insurance (Medical Dental, Vison)
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
• FSA/DCA (Flexible Spending Account & Dependent Care)
• ComPsych Guidance Resources - EAP
• Educational Opportunities
• Tuition Remission
• Employee Ticket at Work (Discounts for Entertainment, travel, movies; etc.)
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Increased Salary for Credentials
• and more....