Custodian

Custodians Eastern Staffing & Recruiting is recruiting for Custodians for our client in the Waverly, NY area! Under general supervision, this position will perform a variety of general custodial and light grounds keeping work in the care and maintenance of assigned buildings and facilities. This is a full-time, contract-to-hire position, working hours are Monday-Friday with occasional overtime on the weekends if requested. Responsibilities • Sweeps, mops, vacuums, shampoos, strips, waxes and buffs floor surfaces. • Cleans restroom areas and replenishes paper supplies and soap as necessary. • Cleans windows, walls, woodwork, blinds and light fixtures. • Dust and cleans desks and other furniture. • Empties trash receptacles, deposits recyclable material in proper containers. • Inspect heating system and patrols buildings to inspect for safety or maintenance problems. • Sweeps sidewalks and walkways outside of buildings; polices grounds, picking up debris; shovels snow and/or applies de-icing compounds to walkways and driveways. • Replaces burned-out light bulbs. • Other duties as assigned. • May open and/or secure buildings at start and end of work day, respectively; may turn on and off lights at start and end of day, respectively; and adjust heating or air conditioning as appropriate. • Arrange furniture for meetings or other events. • Lift and/or move furniture, equipment, and supplies. • May be on call for special events. • Performs other related work as required. Requirements • High School Diploma or GED preferred but not required. • General knowledge of the standard methods, materials, and equipment employed in custodial work. • General knowledge of safety precautions and warnings signals regarding building equipment. • General understanding of the proper procedures for handling hazardous wastes and hazardous substances. • Some knowledge of cleaning procedures and the use of cleaning materials. • Ability to follow instructions and stay organized. • Exercise independent judgment and initiative in completing assignments. • Establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments. The estimated hourly salary range for this position is $17/hr, though a candidate's salary will be determined on a range of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications and experience.