Day Shift Janitor

**Job Title:** **Janitor** **Department:** Operations **Reports To:** Janitorial Supervisor **FLSA Status:** Non-Exempt **Summary** Keeps premises of buildings in clean and orderly condition. **** **Essential Duties and Responsibilities** include the following. Other duties may be assigned. - Cleans and polishes lighting fixtures, marble surfaces, and trim. - Cleans rooms, hallways, lobbies, lounges, rest rooms, corridors, elevators, stairways, and locker rooms and other work areas. - Sweeps, scrubs, waxes, and polishes floor. - Cleans rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, and draperies. - Dusts furniture and equipment. - Polishes metalwork. - Washes walls, ceiling, and woodwork. - Washes windows, door panels, and sills. - Empties wastebaskets, and empties and cleans ashtrays. - Transports trash and waste to disposal area. - Replenishes bathroom supplies. - Replaces light bulbs. - Cuts and trims grass, and shovels snow if required in contract for site. - May delivers messages. - Transports small equipment or tools between departments. - May set up tables and chairs in auditorium or hall. **Competencies** To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: - Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics. - Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments. - Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings. - Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information. - Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed. - Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values. - Judgement - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions. - Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments. - Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality. - Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly. - Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events. - Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time. - Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary…