Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Sweeps, mops, waxes and dusts (appliances and interior of laundry rooms); washes and cleans (sinks, windows, screens, walls, floors); picks up paper and other debris; and empties and cleans trash receptacles.

Sweeps, hoses and squeegees common area stairs and stair landings; cleans adjoining handrails and railings on landings; and leans stairwell light cover as needed.

Assists residents in opening doors to laundry and refuse rooms, tunnel gates and in placement and removal of storage.

Custodian at the Towers: Assists other Towers personnel with lifting, carrying, cleaning and minor maintenance as assigned.

When assigned to night shift at the Towers, responds to resident calls to replace light bulbs, turn of water valves, etc. or may call maintenance staff as appropriate.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Assists in moving furniture and special janitorial cleaning assignments as needed.

Cleans outdoor shuffleboard and patio furniture, storerooms, washers and dryers. Checks and secures doors, turns off unnecessary lights and fireplaces.

Drives a vehicle to obtain mail, pick up or deliver parts or equipment.

EQUIPMENT OPERATED:

Truck, broom, mop, mop bucket, vacuum, floor machines, buffer, carpet cleaning equipment, dolly air-blower, washer and dryer.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Climate controlled indoor facilities with exposure to dust and normal outdoor elements.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

Some education and experience that provides the following:

· of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the job.

· of the materials, methods and practices used in cleaning operations.

· to maintain a schedule of cleaning and work with a minimum of supervision.

· to learn the operation and care of vacuum cleaners, scrubbing machines, polishing machines and other custodial equipment.

· to work hours determined by shift assignment.

· to exercise care in the use of cleaning materials for different types of building surfaces.

· to read and write work-related job instructions in English.

· to communicate effectively with others in English.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

of a valid California driver's license.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk, hear and use hands to finger, grasp, feel, reach, climb, crouch, kneel and carry up to 20 lbs. and lift up to 50 lbs. The employee is regularly required to stand for long periods of time (up to 7 hours). The employee is occasionally required to carry up to 100 lbs.

MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

While performing the duties of this job the employee reads, solves problems, uses his verbal and written communication skills, and has customer contact.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Village Management Services, Inc. provides professional management services to the community of Laguna Woods Village, the largest Southern California independent-living community for people 55 and older. The Village is built on 2,100 acres, features 12,736 homes and is home to about 18,000 residents. Managing Laguna Woods Village is similar to managing a city. VMS, Inc.’s approximately 1,000 employees provide a wide variety of services to Village residents and maintain the community infrastructure. VMS, Inc. is a mutual-benefit, nonprofit corporation. Our commitment to quality and excellent customer service has made Laguna Woods Village one of the most emulated active retirement establishments in the country.

Company Description

Village Management Services, Inc. provides professional management services to the community of Laguna Woods Village, the largest Southern California independent-living community for people 55 and older. The Village is built on 2,100 acres, features 12,736 homes and is home to about 18,000 residents. Managing Laguna Woods Village is similar to managing a city. VMS, Inc.’s approximately 1,000 employees provide a wide variety of services to Village residents and maintain the community infrastructure. VMS, Inc. is a mutual-benefit, nonprofit corporation. Our commitment to quality and excellent customer service has made Laguna Woods Village one of the most emulated active retirement establishments in the country.

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