Janitor (50013-50014)

Company: Lutheran Services Florida
Location: Sarasota
Posted on: May 11, 2022

Job Description:

Lutheran Services Florida (LSF) envisions a world where children are safe, families are strong and communities are vibrant.LSF is looking for a talented Janitor who would like to make an impact in the lives of others.Purpose & Impact:Performs cleaning and maintenance activities, including dusting, mopping, finishing, and buffing floors, vacuuming and shampooing carpets, cleaning and restocking restrooms. Ensures that the facility is clean, safe, and functional.Essential Functions:

• Cleans the facility on a daily basis and ensures that assigned areas are clean and free of hazards. Cleans classrooms, hallways, floors, rooms, bathrooms, offices, entrances, etc.
• Performs routine maintenance of building and grounds during program breaks and more often as needed.
• Reports safety, sanitation, and fire hazards to supervisor and/or staff person in charge of facilities.
• Performs outdoor tasks such as sweeping steps, porches, and drives, maintaining parking lot, mowing lawns, trimming shrubs and trees, raking gravel or leaves, clearing parking areas, etc.
• Maintains cooperative relationships with Center staff and Operations staff.
• Attends safety and operational training as directed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.Other Functions:
  • Able to react to change productively and handle other essential tasks as assigned.
  • Develop and maintain effective communication and working relationships with staff, co-workers, physicians, and youth.
  • Provides support and empathy to youth.
  • Learn shelter policies, procedures and guidelines.
  • Strong interpersonal and communications skills; preferably bilingual in Spanish.
  • Ability to work with a team.
  • Must complete the Dream Center orientation and all required background checks.Physical Requirements:
    • Must be able to lift at least 45 lbs. Reasonable accommodation may be made for otherwise qualified persons with disabilities.
    • Must have the ability to remain in standing position for extended periods of the workdayEducation:High school diploma or G.E.D.Experience:This is entry-level position. - Some experience in cleaning and maintaining childcare or educational facilities preferred.Skills:
      • Ability to understand verbal instructions.
      • Ability to understand and follow safety procedures.
      • Ability to operate vacuums and other related equipment.
      • Ability to safely use cleaning equipment and supplies.
      • Ability to use hand and power tools applicable to trade.
      • Ability to lift and manipulate heavy objects.
      • Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures.
      • Ability to understand written and verbal communications.Other:Must demonstrate sensitivity to our service population's cultural and socioeconomic characteristics and needs. -Principal Accountabilities:
        • Team player with staff, co-workers, physicians, and youth. -
        • Accurate, complete and timely submission of paperwork (including reports) to various entities.
        • Flexible and adapts to changes in workflow and environment.
        • Adherence to LSF personnel policies and procedures.Why work for LSF?LSF offers 60 programs across the state of Florida serving a wide range of populations in need. -Mission Driven -staff members become part of the LSF community while -transforming the lives of those in need. -Our staff additionally find -growth opportunities -as they explore areas of interest within the -organization. - -Amazing benefits package -including:
          • Medical, Dental and Vision
          • Teledoc (24/7 online access to Doctors)
          • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
          • Employer paid life insurance (1X salary)
          • 13 paid holidays + 1 floating holiday
          • Generous PTO policy (starting at 16 working days a year)
          • 403(b) Retirement plan with 3% discretionary employer match OR 3% student loan repayment reimbursement
          • Tuition reimbursementLutheran Services Florida embraces diversity, equity and inclusion in all business practices. LSF is proud to be an equal opportunity -employer.

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