DescriptionPOSITION DESCRIPTION: CUSTODIAN / HOUSEKEEPER
The Custodian/Housekeeper position is responsible for maintaining cleanliness and ensuring the health and safety standards of GCC facilities within Grand Canyon National Park. The Custodian/Housekeeper is a member of the Facilities and Maintenance Team and reports to the Facilities Manager.
This part-time position is based on the South Rim and is not eligible for housing. The position is non-exempt and non-benefit-eligible. The starting pay for the position is $17.00 per hour.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Duties vary with the workload, and could include, but are not limited to, the tasks listed below:
• Performs routine and comprehensive custodial maintenance of GCC facilities (Historic and Non-Historic bldgs., Guest homes: dust and wipe furniture; sweep, mop, or vacuum floors, clean windows, polish wood)
• Clean and sanitize restrooms, order and stock facilities with paper and supplies
• Empty/clean wastebaskets and trash containers, ashtrays, and recycling containers
• Replace light bulbs as needed
• Wash walls and equipment; wash accessible interior and exterior windows; clean blinds
• Vacuum and shampoo carpets/spot clean, including mopping hard surface floors
• Use, maintain, service assigned power equipment and hand tools; vacuums both Upright and Back-pack models, brooms, mops, and squeegees for the cleaning and general maintenance of floors, walls, carpets, furniture, etc
• Secure building when facilities are not in use; checking for unlocked doors and windows, report any issues / unauthorized occupants, turn off lights, alarms (arm/disarm)
• Assist with the setup of facilities for meetings, classrooms, conferences, special events, etc.
• Laundry (bed linens, towels, etc.), including cleaning rags and dust mops
• Rodent and Insect abatement, setting, inspecting, and emptying traps, being aware and following safety guidelines, including Hantavirus
• Assist with inventory control and security; request supplies when running low
• Snow removal, basic landscaping, cleaning, or clearing drains of debris
• Fleet vehicle cleaning washing exterior, cleaning/detailing interior
• Other duties as assigned
WORKING CONDITIONS
This position requires the incumbent to be able to perform physical activities, such as, but not limited to:
• Lifting heavy items (up to 50 lbs. unassisted) and lifting them into the dumpster
• Regular bending, standing, climbing, and walking
• Must be able to work safely in an environment containing caustic chemicals, cleaning materials, dust, and noise
• Ladder and step ladder use
• Routinely required to work under inclement weather conditions
• General work hours M-F 8-5 pm, some weekend day(s) as needed, for special events or high occupancy.
GCC CORE VALUES
GCC has identified four core values that represent how we interact with our employees, partners, visitors, supporters, and followers. Our values include:
• Integrity: We are honest, respectful, inclusive, caring, and accountable for our actions. We operate at a high level of excellence, utilizing our resources to their best and fullest potential.
• Education: We are a dynamic learning organization uniquely positioned to cultivate the “awe” of Grand Canyon.
• Service: We embrace our role as a valued partner of the National Park Service at Grand Canyon National Park and will provide the highest level of excellence in every interaction with employees, partners, visitors, supporters, and donors.
• Connection: We foster a sense of wonder and adventure for the Grand Canyon.
Grand Canyon Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer
QualificationsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• Must be 18 years of age and possess a valid driver’s license
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, AND CHARACTERISTICS
• Ability to work independently, make decisions, and solve problems with limited supervision
• Have essential physical and mental capabilities in the following: attention to detail, interpersonal skills, memory, time management, following directions, reading and comprehension, calculating, deciphering
• Knowledge of maintaining, cleaning, and preserving a variety of surfaces
• Proper use of a wide range of chemicals according to state and federal regulations
• Knowledge of handling and disposing of hazardous materials with care
• Ability to safely operate all vehicles and other job-related equipment
• Ability to use ladders and climb stairs repeatedly as required for work assignments
