Building Janitor at Lakeside Post Acute in Wheat Ridge, Colorado

Job Description:

Schedule: TBD Full-time

Wage Range: $17.50-$19.50/hr

General Purpose

The primary purpose of your job position is to maintain the grounds, facility, equipment in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations, our established policies and procedures, and as may be directed by your supervisor, to assure that a successful maintenance program is maintained at all times.

Essential Duties

• Cleaning and supplying designated building areas

Coordinate daily maintenance services with nursing services when performing routine assignments in resident living areas.

• Performing and documenting routine inspection and maintenance activities

• Agree not to disclose resident's protected health information and promptly report suspected or known violations of such disclosure to the Administrator


• • Carrying out heavy cleansing tasks and special projects Perform specific tasks in accordance with daily work assignments.


• • Receive and follow maintenance schedule/instructions from your supervisor and as outlined in our established maintenance policies and procedures.


• • Perform routine maintenance on grounds, parking areas, driveways, etc., by cutting, trimming, policing, sweeping, etc., as necessary/directed.


• • Replace burned out light bulbs, to include, exit lights, overhead lights, fluorescent lights, room call lights, etc., and perform cleaning duties wherever necessary.


• • Perform unscheduled maintenance tasks as directed.


• • Ensure maintenance supplies have been replenished in work areas as necessary.


• • Ensure that the facility and its equipment is properly maintained for resident comfort and convenience.


• • Report equipment malfunctions or breakdowns to your supervisor as soon as possible


• • Follow established safety precautions when performing tasks and when using equipment and supplies.


• • Assist others in lifting heavy equipment, supplies, etc., as directed or requested


• • Ensure that equipment is cleaned and properly stored at the end of the shift. • Report known or suspected incidents of unauthorized disclosure of such information.


• • Inform resident when it is necessary to move his/her personal possessions.

Education and/or Experience

Must possess, as a minimum, a 10th grade education

Language Skills -

Must possess the ability to make independent decisions, to follow instructions, and to accept constructive criticism. Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public. Must maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, etc., and maintain the appearance of maintenance work areas. Ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing maintenance practices.

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Prolonged use of a desk top or laptop computer. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand; walk and talk, read or hear. Frequent use of all office related equipment to include; copier/scanner/fax, telephone, and calculator. May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.

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. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

Additional Information Note: Nothing in this job specification restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Critical features of this job are described under various headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. The above statements are strictly intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this position.

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, Vacation Time Accrual, Short and Long Term Disability, Life Insurance after 90 days of continuous employment. and Sick Time from Day 1! Annual Performance Reviews with increases based off performance.