POSITION SUMMARY
The incumbent of this position will function under the direction of the Janitorial/Grounds Supervisor. The Janitor will focus on maintaining clean and orderly conditions in the Northern Health Building, and associated grounds keeping duties located at the Northern Health Building.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi reserves the right to change, amend, add, delete, and otherwise assign any and all duties, responsibilities and position titles as it deems necessary to meet the needs of the government.
- Cleans floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, and vacuuming.
- Gathers and disposes of interior and exterior trash, including safely handling and disposal of sharps containers and similar materials.
- Cleans, disinfects, and stocks restrooms, including fixtures and showers.
- Cleans and disinfects office spaces, exam rooms, fitness areas, laboratories, lobbies, corridors, common eating areas and other work areas as designated.
- Cleans windows, glass partitions, mirrors and polishes stainless steel, as directed.
- Performs minor soap and sanitizer dispenser maintenance, as required (replacing batteries, switching motors).
- Completes required paperwork including daily and restroom logs.
- Assists with event set up, tear down, and staffing as required, including occasional night or weekend events.
- Maintains clean and organized work spaces including storage and work areas; stocks closets appropriately.
- Vacuums bugs from light fixtures no more than 8 feet high.
- Clean up of bodily fluid spills on property.
- Orders and maintains inventories of cleaning and toiletry supplies and picks up orders.
- Oversees special janitorial projects and provides back up to other janitorial staff at all locations.
- Uses electrostatic sprayers and high-level disinfection procedures, techniques, and methods.
- Assists during staffing shortages, or when more people are required, with minor grounds keeping and non-skilled maintenance tasks.
- Attends on- and off-site meetings and trainings as required.
- Escorts facility related contractors as required during and after work hours or as needed for special cleaning projects.
- Light grounds keeping duties performing duties such as snow removal and salting of sidewalks.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
An individual must be able to demonstrate the ability to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. To perform this job successfully, an individual must meet the minimum qualifications.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to understand, gain knowledge and appreciate the differences with the Native American culture and customs.
- Must be able to successfully pass a background check and drug screening.
- Three years’ experience in janitorial and/or custodial duties.
- Must possess and maintain a valid State of Michigan Driver’s license with good driving record and be GSA certifiable.
- Basic knowledge of cleaning chemicals and how to handle and apply them properly and safely.
- Basic knowledge of janitorial equipment, such as vacuums, mopping system(s), and wet/dry vacuum or any other equipment used it cleaning or scrubbing floors.
- Possess a minimum of 30 hours of floor stripping, finishing, and re-waxing experience.
- Ability to communicate effectively, including use of email and text messages.
- Ability to operate mechanical equipment, including Kaivac, carpet cleaning, and iMop.
- Must be in good physical condition, able to lift up to 60 lbs. overhead with or without assistance.
- Ability to perform strenuous and repetitive physical labor.
- Requires minimal direction and able to perform duties without continuous supervision.
- Ability to operate small and medium size mechanical equipment.
- Ability to learn and follow safety rules.
- Willingness to learn new skills as required.
- Dependability, initiative, good judgment and team orientated attitude required.
- The individual must be able to work with the general public and co-workers with tact, courtesy, respect, objectivity and maturity.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- ISSA CMI Professional Trainer Certification.
SECURITY SENSITIVE
This position may contain information that is security sensitive and thereby subject to additional provisions.
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Language Skills
Ability to read a limited number of two- and three-syllable words and to recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers. Ability to print and speak simple sentences.
Mathematical Skills
Must possess basic math skills of addition, subtraction and multiplication.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions. Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Incumbent must be able to work indoors as well as extended hours out of doors in varying weather conditions while performing heavy manual labor. Must be able to work safely with machinery and chemicals.
Exposed to a combination of office and outdoor environments, including extended hours in inclement weather conditions. Regularly exposed to dust, odors, oil, fumes and noise.
Requires mobility, frequent walking, standing, sitting stationary and the employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Exerts up to 60 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. The employee is frequently required to talk or hear; regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and long distance. The noise level in the work environment is usually very quiet. Must be able to work flexible hours when necessary or as directed. Must be able to travel. Must be able to adjust schedule as needed or required.
COMPETENCIES
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following Competencies:
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.
Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
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; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
Ethics - Treats people with respect; Upholds the NHBP’s values.
Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports the NHBP's goals and values.
INDIAN PREFERENCE
Tribal preference will be applied in accordance with the NHBP Indian Preference in Employment Code which requires that preference in employment be afforded to NHBP Tribal Citizens, spouses/parents of NHBP Tribal Citizens and Native Americans who meet the minimum qualifications and can successfully perform the essential functions of the position.
Fair Employment Practices Code (FEPC)
All applicants are subject to a comprehensive background check and must pass a drug screen.
NHBP does not recognize the use of recreational or medical marijuana.
