Residential Re-Entry Custodial Specialist (M - F 7A - 3P) (59797)

The Custodial Specialist is responsible for overall cleanliness and sanitation of program facility, unit, shared space, building and grounds. The Custodial Specialist responsibilities include cleaning and disinfecting, waste removal, supplies/inventory, monitoring and/or inspecting life and safety equipment. The Custodial Specialist supports management, operations, contractual requirements, local, state and federal guidelines and regulations.

REQUIREMENTS:

• The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent diploma/GED and at least one-year experience
• In the provision of custodial services done in according to CDC and OHSA recommendations. Successful applicant must maintain current certification in CPR and First AID once hired. Annual TB testing /screening is required.
• The position requires that the applicant must be able to lift 50 pounds and the capability of using foot stool/ladder to hang signage, documents and access lighting.
• The position requires adequate and efficient housekeeping functions, assures cleanliness of all public
• areas including but not limited to the offices, group rooms, conference rooms, rest rooms, dining rooms, guest rooms, control centers and waiting rooms.
• If candidate is in recovery, a minimum of three (3) years sobriety is required for consideration. The position provides custodial coverage from Monday-Friday 7am-3pm including coverage on Saturday, if needed.

PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES:

• Maintain cleanliness of the offices, waiting areas, examination rooms and terminals.
• Preform deep cleaning and disinfecting.   
• Vacuum/dust including window seals and blinds.
• Maintain inventory, order cleaning/housekeeping supplies and equipment as needed.
• Empty trash and recycle receptacles in all offices/rooms
• Sweep, clean, strip, and wax floors as needed.
• Conduct safety inspection of facility, unit, building and grounds.
• Provide special cleanup methods involved with bodily fluids (blood, vomit, waste, urine).  
• Respond to emergency sanitation matters and/or incidents(beg bugs,covid-19)
• Maintain working knowledge of VOAC policies and operational procedures, relevant federal, state and local guidelines.

• Represent Program to contractors/vendors, community and the general public professionally and appropriately.
• Participate in staff meetings/trainings as assigned
• Conduct Monthly Fire Drills
• Submit Maintenance Request Work Orders
• Perform other duties as assigned.

OTHER:

• Acceptable Criminal background results from State Police, Child Protective Services, and FBI Fingerprinting checks
• Negative Drug Screening
• Negative Tuberculosis screening
• CPR/First Aid training must be acquired and maintained once employed.

EFFECT ON END RESULTS:

• Facility/building/unit is maintained in a safe and sanitary manner at all times.
• Facility/building/ unit in compliance with all contractual and licensure obligations.
• Facility/ building/unit achieves outcomes of clean, healthy, safe, sanitized and disinfected environment through guidelines and recommendations endorsed by the following:
• Center for Disease Control and prevention (CDC)
• Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses (AORN)
• Association for professional in infection control and Epidemiology (APIC)
• Association for the Health Environment (AHE)