This position is accountable for performing janitorial and custodial work in the offices, office trailers, and buildings for Orion Marine Construction, Inc. in Port Lavaca, Texas. Incumbents are responsible for performing a variety of duties. This position will typically work under close supervision of the Office Manager and Operations Manager.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Works as assigned by the Office Manager or Operations Manager to ensure a clean and sanitized work place for facility employees.
• Keeps administrative offices and trailers areas clean.
• Sweeps and mops floors in each of the assigned cleaning areas.
• Moves cabinets, boxes, furniture, crates and equipment to clean areas.
• Removes stains from such surfaces as rugs, drapes, walls, and floors using chemicals and cleaning solutions.
• Scrubs walls in designated work areas as needed.
• Cleans and sanitizes restrooms on a regular basis.
• Reports the need for major repairs to supervision.
• Performs other janitorial tasks as may be assigned by supervision.
• Participates in Safety and Environmental initiatives that will contribute to compliance of State/Federal regulations and improve existing Company programs.
• All employees, current and former, must maintain confidentiality by not disclosing to others any confidential, proprietary or trade secret information belonging to the Company.
• Responsible and accountable for incumbent’s own personal safety.
• Responsible and accountable for the safety of all co-workers and any others incumbent comes in contact with.
• Authorized and obligated to stop work on any task or series of tasks whenever an unsafe condition or situation is anticipated or is observed.
• Complies with all applicable laws, regulations and Company policies and procedures, and is subject to appropriate disciplinary action (including dismissal) for failure to do so.
• Reports any and all violations of applicable laws, regulations or Company policies and procedures promptly, and is subject to appropriate disciplinary action (including dismissal) for failure to do so.
• Performs other related administrative and technical duties as may be assigned or requested by immediate supervision (such as certification training, safety training, procedure review, etc.).

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

No prior janitorial or custodial experience is required, but is preferred. Nevertheless, job competencies should include the following:

1) Must be able to speak and understand English and be able to communicate effectively.

2) Must be able to work well with other people and instruction or direction to others as required.

3) Be able to understand and follow specific directions from immediate supervisor.

4) Be able to work 8 hour shifts.

5) Must be able to work in an unsupervised environment after hours.

The Company expects and requires incumbent and each of its other employees to observe and fulfill the above and all other safety responsibilities and actively work toward maintaining a safe workplace. Failure to do so can result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

The incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable workplace accommodation.

The individual must also be able to wear and properly utilize appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to work or visit within areas where it is required. This includes hard hat, safety glasses, life vest, respirators, ear plugs, steel toed shoes, personal flotation devices (PFD’s), or other protective equipment as required by the work performed and location the work is being done.

The incumbent must possess the ability to remain calm during emergencies and respond appropriately as dictated by the circumstance of the incident and as directed by the Safety Representative or other management personnel. Must be capable of evacuating the work area in a timely manner should an emergency situation arise.

In addition, Janitors must also be capable of:

• Standing, stooping, kneeling, squatting, climbing or sitting for long periods of time
• Repetitive movements by feet, shoulders, arms, wrists, hands and back in performance of work
• Lifting objects up to 50 lbs. as required
• Adapting to extreme temperature changes
• Adapting to outdoor conditions and prolonged exposure
• Remaining calm during emergencies and respond appropriately as dictated by the circumstance of the incident.