Janitor/Custodian

Center For Alcohol & Drug Treatment • Duluth, MN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This individual performs a variety of janitorial, custodial, housekeeping, light maintenance, and security tasks to maintain clean, orderly and safe buildings, grounds and food service operations. This individual is required to work with a multidisciplinary team, ensuring respectful communication and cooperation with other team members. This individual interacts with visitors, clients and staff in a professional, helpful manner. It is essential that all staff is aware of their performance and the effect it may have on clients, visitors and colleagues. This individual will participate as a team member in emergency situations and is required to attend all assigned trainings and meetings.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must have knowledge and skills in standard methods, practices, tools, and equipment of janitorial services.
• Must have knowledge of occupational hazards and safety rules, and knowledge of proper handling and use of chemicals.
• Must have the ability to follow instructions, read and understand printed instructions.
• Must be able to work independently without direct supervision.
• Must be CPR and First Aid certified before direct patient contact.

Responsibilities

• Clean and service interior rooms and external areas of CADT facilities including restrooms, smoking areas, walkways, parking lots, entrances, bedrooms, dining rooms, lobbies, etc.
• Clean kitchen, refrigerator, food preparation area, and wash dishes at Detox. This individual is responsible for monitoring and maintaining food safety.
• Sweep, vacuum, mop, shampoo carpets/floors, scrub, strip, sanitize, wash, and buff floors using electrically powered machines.
• Gather and dispose of rubbish and waste materials.
• Dust blinds, furniture, cabinets, window sills, vents, etc.; polish furniture and metalwork.
• Wash walls, ceilings, woodwork, windows, mirrors, and fixtures using step and extension ladders.
• Make rounds of buildings and grounds at regular intervals to observe appearances and conditions of premises and equipment, identify needed repairs or safety hazards, repair/correct problems within own scope of practice, and report other problems to Office Manager.
• Follow all universal precautions, bloodborne pathogens standards, and use personal protective equipment (PPE) as needed while cleaning client care areas.
• Replace light bulbs and fuses.
• Perform grounds maintenance, including snow/ice removal from sidewalks, salting walkways, mowing small areas of grass, trimming shrubs, watering plants, etc.
• Interact with staff, clients and visitors in a professional and respectful manner.
• Participate as a team member in emergency situations such as behavioral control situations, fire drills and medical emergencies.
• Maintain adequate inventory of cleaning and other supplies and paper products. Turn in orders to Office Manager. Make recommendations for repairs/improvements to buildings, grounds and equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package to support your health, well-being, and professional growth.
• Hourly Pay: $16.75 per hour.
• Retirement Plans: 401(k) & Roth IRA
• On-the-Job Training: Comprehensive training to support your growth and success in your role.
• Paid Continuing Education (CEU) Training: Paid time and funding for continuing education to maintain your licensure and skills.
• Tuition Assistance: Financial support for higher education through our tuition assistance programs.
• Tuition Forgiveness: Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) and Minnesota State Programs.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential counseling and support services for personal and family matters.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed