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CLEANER/FACILITIES CUSTODIAN ... Summary
Under the direction of the Facility Supervisor, a Cleaner is responsible for the cleaning and maintaining of all NJ TRANSIT facilities, and/or properties. Report any incidents occurred as directed by the supervisor.
Roles and Responsibilities:
• Must be able to perform cleaning duties as follows:
• Clean and wash the interior of facilities.
• Maintain lavatories, and replace towels, and other lavatory supplies.
• Perform janitorial duties.
• Perform policing of the responsible area during the tour of duty.
• Perform other cleaning duties as directed.
• Perform landscaping and snow removal duties needed.
• Report any malfunctions that may be found while performing duties.
• Use sweepers/scrubbers and related cleaning equipment.
• Must have a working knowledge of building maintenance chemicals and procedures and be capable of using same safely
• Must be able to understand written and oral directions
• Must be able to work in harmony with fellow employees
• Must be capable of lifting 40 lbs. of debris
• Must be able to work with minimum supervision
• Must be able to move furniture and equipment properly to perform cleaning duties
• Must be available for emergencies
Education, Experience, and Qualifications:
• Previous experience in the janitorial preferred
• Must have a High School diploma or GED from a recognized and accredited school
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English
• Capable of completing forms and carrying out duties of the position
• Pass the pre-employment physical and background checks (interview, background check and pre-employment medical screening)
• Must have flexibility to work any shift including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Must be able to do physical exertion generally required to perform critical tasks in support of critical job functions, for example - sitting, standing, walking, lifting, carrying, reaching, pushing, and pulling
• Must be able to work in a fast paced work environments and its potential challenges
At NJ TRANSIT you will enjoy a competitive salary and excellent benefit package:
• Full benefit package including medical, prescription, dental and vision
• Pension plan plus 457 tax-deferred savings plans
• Growth Opportunities
• Paid time off
• Pay rate is $17.97 per hour
At NJ TRANSIT we support and depend upon the diversity of our staff. NJ TRANSIT is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
This position is deemed safety sensitive per the Department of Transportation (DOT) Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulations.
The DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation 49 CFR Part 40 does not authorize the use of marijuana for any reason. It is unacceptable for any safety-sensitive employee subject to drug testing under DOT regulations to use recreational or medical marijuana. The prohibition includes any derivative of marijuana such as CBD oils, teas, etc. The use of recreational and medical marijuana is a violation of NJ TRANSIT’s Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Policy for safety-sensitive employees
