Janitors at the Health Initiatives for Safety and Stability in Africa (HIFASS)

Reports To: The Clinical Research Associate
Project: CRC JWARG
Work Hours: full-time 40 hours/week

Basic Functions

• The Janitor will ensure that the office is clean and open to all staff by or before 7:30 am daily.

Other Responsibilities

• Clean all working surface place daily. Cleaning surfaces consists of sweeping, moping and dusting.
• Empty waste baskets; remove all trash, and dispose of trash and other wastes in the appropriate disposal areas or containers.
• Dust and polish all work stations, equipment and desks daily using wax or furniture polish.
• Keep storage areas clean and tidy.
• Identify cleaning supplies on a monthly basis and ensure that adequate cleaning supplies and materials are well-stocked.
• Monitor general office use supplies such as: beverages, drinking water, light bulbs, trash bags, bathroom paper towels etc.
• Notify all needed general supplies and communicate need to Director Admin.
• Perform messenger and miscellaneous services as needed.
• Perform other duties requested or assigned.

Qualification

• West African School Certificate, GCE or Neco. Certificate in Cleaning and Support Service Skills will be an added advantage.
• Prior Work experience: Two years’ experience.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Highly skilled in vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, scrubbing and applying finishes on different flooring materials and stairs
• Demonstrated ability of maintaining janitorial equipment in a clean, safe and operable condition.
• In-depth knowledge of modern cleaning equipment and chemicals in a safe manner
• Profound capability of maintaining janitor closets in a clean, organized and safe manner
• Comprehensive knowledge of restocking supplies in bathrooms, break rooms, and common areas
• Well versed in inspecting premise and building
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and perform multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.