Custodian

The Custodian is responsible for major floor care projects, public area cleaning, activity/event set-up and breakdown, and trash disposal; working with other environmental team members and assisting with requests and dispatching work among the other team members; and communicating with the other shift custodians.

Why you’ll love The Orchards:

The Orchards is our newly constructed 5-star CMS-rated health center with assisted living, skilled nursing, and memory care. The Orchards uses state-of-the-art equipment to achieve excellent clinical outcomes as recognized by the acute hospital. Through our talent development review program, we strive to make sure our employees are reaching their goals and working in the role they enjoy. We have a heavy focus on education and provide tuition assistance as well as scholarships. We provide the perfect environment for learning all aspects of restaurant dining and opportunities for growth. We listen to feedback and make changes to ensure the best work environment. Reata Glen is a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) offering a variety of villas and apartment homes to hundreds of residents.

Part-Time: Friday, Saturday, & Sunday 7:00 am- 3:30 pm

• $21/hr Based on experience
• Full-Time benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance.
• 401k with employer match.
• Opportunity for daily pay and tuition assistance.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES:

• Maintains floors and carpets within the Community.
• Picks up and removes trash from trash rooms, offices, and other locations within the Community.
• Cleans all public areas.
• Provides preventive maintenance to housekeeping machines such as vacuums, carpet shampooers, and floor machines.
• Completes all meeting room setups in the auditorium, arts and crafts room, lobby, etc.
• Maintains all exterior grounds and amenities throughout the shift.
• Properly utilizes all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required to perform specific job duties.
• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor including but not limited to daily operations of laundry services with the Environmental Services Department.
• Team player.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous janitor experience strongly preferred.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions in English, communicate effectively, and perform simple arithmetic.
• Previous floor maintenance experience strongly preferred but not required. Knowledge of floor care procedures, techniques, and supplies preferred but not required.
• Willingness to perform routine, repetitive tasks.
• Ability to drive utility vehicles.
• Hospitality – greets residents with a smile, makes eye contact, and is friendly.
• CA Driver License.

CRITICAL FUNCTION:

• This position is essential to the safety of our residents and staff; and to the operation and function of the community. Employee may be recalled to report to work for an emergency, unusual occurrence, resident care need, visit from regulatory/governing agencies, or any other event deemed necessary by the Executive Director, Administrator, and designee.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS:

Moderate to heavy physical effort 95% of the work day. Must be able to stoop, bend, stretch, squat, stand, and walk for up to 8 hours per day. Must be able to stoop and work from a kneeling position, perform repetitive bending, reaching, and stretching. Must be able to operate a vacuum, work in confined spaces around furniture and breakable objects, and have constant contact with residents. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. When lifting loads over 50 lbs, use two or more people. It is your responsibility to ask for assistance. Must be able to push and/or pull wheeled carts and equipment generally weighing up to 300 lbs over tiled and carpeted surfaces for long distances. May be exposed to communicable diseases including HIV and Hepatitis B viruses; industrial and household chemicals; offensive odors; and high heat levels.