Cleaning Services na Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians

Position Summary: Keep buildings in clean and orderly condition. Perform heavy cleaning duties, such as cleaning floors, shampooing rugs, washing walls and glass, and removing rubbish.

Essential Functions:

• Perform routine maintenance activities of all Tribal facilities including rooms, hallways, lobbies, lounges, rest rooms, corridors, elevators, stairways, bathhouses, cabins, furniture, rugs/carpet, window coverings, counter tops, etc.
• Service, clean, and replenish bathroom supplies including sharps container supplies.
• Gather and empty trash in waste disposal areas and dispose of waste from sharps container program to an approved red bag and medical waste treatment location.
• Clean building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, or vacuuming.
• Strip, seal, finish, and polish floors. Follow procedures for the use power equipment to prevent damage to floors and fixtures.
• Dump, change water, and sterilize portables sinks in Health Services Department.
• Clean glass partitions, and mirrors.
• Clean Elders Housing and other tribal properties before and after resident moves.
• Assist with set up of tables and facilities for miscellaneous Department meetings and the set-up of the Community Services building for events and meetings.
• Maintain a safe workplace; monitor building security and safety by performing such tasks as locking doors after operating hours and checking electrical appliance use to ensure that hazards are not created.
• Perform minor equipment repairs and plumbing repairs and/or notify Lead Facilities Housekeeper concerning the need for repairs.
• Work collaboratively with Department teams (both in the Housing and Facilities Department and other Departments) to ensure services are provided and the highest levels of service are maintained.

Non-Essential Functions:

• Assist with air conditioner loan program by delivering units to users.
• Assist with inventory and requisition supplies or equipment needed for cleaning and maintenance duties.
• Attend various Tribal events to maintain facilities during events.
• Perform other related functions as assigned.

Equipment:

• Two-way radios, floor polishers, floor scrubbers, floor strippers, vacuum cleaners, wet/dry vacuum.
• Uniform required.
• Protective gear required (handling chemicals, handling maintenance of Sharps containers).

Position Requirements:  

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Strong sense of service required.
• Experience in janitorial or housekeeping required.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and meet insurance requirements to utilize Pokagon Band vehicles.

Indian Preference:

• Pokagon Band Preference Code applies.

Physical Requirements: 

• Frequently required to use hands and fingers to operate equipment. 
• Frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, and crawl. 
• Frequently required to lift and/or move up to 20 pounds; occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 75 pounds and push/pull heavier equipment.

Work Environment:

• General office environment. Lighting and temperature are adequate, and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. 
• Local travel is necessary, so the ability to travel as needed is required. 

Competencies:

• Adaptability
• Ensuring Accountability
• Quality Focus
• Occupational Health and Safety
• Teamwork