Custodian

Title: Custodian Program: Fort Washington Salary Range: $19.49 per Hour Program Description: The Fort Washington Men’s Shelter is a 200-bed temporary shelter which Project Renewal manages under a contract with the Department of Homeless Services and the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. Comprehensive psychiatric, medical, and case management services are provided to homeless men who have been diagnosed with mental illness and substance abuse.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential duties of the Custodian include but are not limited to the following activities: Perform janitorial work, including power-washing, repairs, replacing plumbing fittings, wiping down light fixtures (requiring a ladder), replacing light bulbs, waxing floors, mopping, sweeping, painting, plastering, basic carpentry and operating a buffing machine.

Perform garbage duties, including cleaning area surrounding and underneath dumpster, sorting metal, and breaking down boxes for weekly pick up. Maintain rubber tiles on shelter stairs. Complete all work orders in a timely manner while providing detailed information regarding the task(s) performed, along with all prescribed/pertinent equipment information.

Maintain proper levels of materials/supplies for areas assigned to ensure the timely and efficient completion of necessary tasks. Prepare for possible exposure to unsanitary conditions, unpleasant odors, and hazardous concentrated chemicals. Perform specific duties depending on assigned floor. Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications

HS Diploma required and some custodial experience preferred. .