Custodian

Summary: The Clinic Custodian is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, sanitary, and orderly environment throughout the health clinic and surrounding facilities. This position supports the daily operations of the clinic by performing custodial and housekeeping duties to ensure a professional and welcoming environment for patients, staff, and visitors while maintaining infection prevention and safety standards.
Responsibilities:

• Clean and sanitize clinic exam rooms, offices, restrooms, waiting areas, kitchen areas, common areas, clinic equipment, clinic vehicles, and surrounding grounds. 
• Perform routine housekeeping duties including sweeping, mopping, waxing, buffing, vacuuming, dusting, trash removal, window cleaning, and disinfecting surfaces. 
• Clean and disinfect countertops, doors, walls, exam tables, chairs, vents, ceilings, lamps, light fixtures, and other clinic furnishings and equipment. 
• Collect and properly dispose of trash, biohazard materials, and soiled linens in accordance with clinic procedures. 
• Maintain cleaning supplies, custodial equipment, and inventory to ensure adequate supplies are available. 
• Follow clinic housekeeping, infection prevention, safety, and sanitation procedures at all times. 
• Assist with maintaining clinic grounds and outdoor areas in a clean and presentable condition. 
• Transport clinic vehicles for routine maintenance and servicing as assigned. 
• Assist clinic staff with general support duties as needed. 
• Maintain professionalism and positive working relationships with patients, visitors, staff, and community members. 
• Maintain confidentiality of patient and clinic information in accordance with HIPAA and clinic policies. 
• Report maintenance, safety, or repair concerns to appropriate staff or supervisors. 
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of custodial practices, cleaning procedures, and sanitation standards. 
• Knowledge of safe handling and proper use of cleaning chemicals, tools, and equipment. 
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and work independently with minimal supervision. 
• Ability to maintain a clean, organized, and safe working environment. 
• Ability to prioritize tasks and complete assignments in a timely manner. 
• Ability to maintain professionalism and a positive attitude in the workplace. 
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, patients, and the public. 
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and protect sensitive information. 
• Ability to perform physical labor includes lifting, bending, standing, pushing, and carrying materials or equipment. 
• Ability to lift and move objects weighing up to 40 pounds. 
• Skilled in the operation and care of custodial tools, equipment, and cleaning supplies.
• Ability to work independently and maintain reliable attendance. 
• Ability to demonstrate professionalism and maturity in performing work assignments. 
• Ability to wear designated uniforms or protective clothing as required. 

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required. 
• At least one (1) year of experience performing housekeeping, janitorial, custodial, or environmental services duties in a healthcare facility, commercial setting, or similar environment preferred.
• Must possess a valid Nevada Driver’s License required. 
• Must be insurable under the Tribe’s insurance carrier. 
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screening 
• Must successfully pass a background check.