Facilities Custodian

at  Cardiovascular Research Foundation

SUMMARY

Under general supervision, is responsible for cleaning the facility and laboratory areas and assisting in maintaining day-to-day operations of equipment and the facility, as required to keep the facility operating in a safe, compliant and orderly state.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma required.
• 2 years of janitorial/facilities maintenance experience.
• Ability to handle a variety of tasks simultaneously.
• General mechanical skills.
• Prior experience in a vivarium and laboratory environment preferred.
• Strong focus on flexibility, ability to multi-task, attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, good follow-up and judgment. Must be able to prioritize.
• Must possess excellent communication and writing skills, patience, professionalism and ability to effectively interact with staff and management alike.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office, in particular, Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Ability to analyze information and solve problems relating to facilities issues.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for cleaning the facility and lab areas, including polishing, dusting, mopping, vacuuming, scrubbing and collecting trash from office and lab areas.
• May perform work within multiple maintenance trades (carpentry, painting, electrical, plumbing and mechanical repair). Assists in maintaining day-to-day facility infrastructure, fixing walls, toilets, plumbing, lighting, furniture, equipment, etc.
• Maintains loading dock. Receives parcels, gases, and chemicals.
• Assists with escorting contractors and vendors within the facility.
• Assists in performing routine maintenance tasks to ensure continued safe and compliant state of facility and equipment.
• Assures standard operating procedures are followed.
• Maintains cleanliness of conference rooms, kitchens, and bathrooms.
• Assists with office and furniture moves.
• May be required to perform sanitization and basic husbandry (cleaning, feeding) in the vivarium.
• Additional duties as assigned.