Assets, Inc.

Anchorage, AK

Established in 1980, Assets, Inc. is the 64th largest private employer is the State of Alaska, with a workforce of over 270 employees, 41.97% of whom are individuals with disabilities. Each member contributes to the local economy and plays a valued role in the community. 

Four years after Assets opened its doors, a contract was signed providing janitorial services at the Anchorage Airport. This was a pivotal moment in the history of the organization as it was the first of many service contracts established between Assets and various entities. Today, these contracts provide a variety of employment options for over 200 employees, both disabled and non-disabled, in such environments as the Anchorage Area Commissary, Providence Hospital, and the Alaska State Court House System. Employees of Assets wash every dish at Providence Hospital, stock every shelf at the commissary and clean every square inch of the Courthouse and Federal Buildings!

Our Supported Living Services began in 1984, followed by Employment Services in 1986. Supported Living Services refers to any combination of skill building, coaching and resource coordination to assist individuals to live in their own homes. Supported Employment assists individuals to obtain and retain employment within local businesses. Assets currently partners with over forty local employers in hiring the right person to ensure job satisfaction for both the employee and employer.

Assets has embraced change and incorporated cutting edge thinking into its service delivery system. New understandings about how individuals with disabilities are best supported have been the foundation of our services.

Our overall purpose, for individuals with disabilities to thrive in and contribute to their community, inspires and challenges us each and every day. We invite you to join us in recognizing the accomplishments over the last 43 years, and in continuing our commitment to make an even greater difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities in the 21st century. 

Job Specifications

Location

Anchorage, AK

Published

a month ago

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Janitor II


3 full-time janitors needed! 2 shifts available! Please share your availability when you apply! Please share your availability when you apply! 

FT 30-40 hrs/wk; $17.75 per/hr.

The Janitor II position requires knowledge of industrial cleaning, chemicals, and ride-on floor cleaning equipment. 

Our competitive benefit package includes:

  • Generous leave policy
  • 13 paid holidays per year
  •  Voluntary medical, dental, vision coverag
  • Employer paid life insurance coverage for full-time employees
  • 401(k) Plan with employer percentage match
  • Education Reimbursement and Employee Assistance Program
Summary

In accordance with Assets, Inc. core values and mission, this position provides direct labor service at Assets, Inc contract job sites.  This position is expected to provide all aspects of janitorial services in a manner that is consistent with industry standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  1. Adhere to and demonstrates Assets, Inc. core values, mission, code of conduct, and employee expectations in the performance of all aspects of this position.
  2. Provide direct labor in accordance with outlined OSHA safety standards and as required by site management. Including:  emptying trash, dusting, vacuuming, mopping, sweeping, cleaning restrooms, washing windows, ground policing, spot cleaning, carpet cleaning, hard floor maintenance, blinds cleaning, machine sweeping and upholstery cleaning.
  3. Operate industry standard equipment (vacuums, scrubbers and extractors).
  4. Actively participate in company meetings and trainings.
  5. Maintain a proactive relationship with customers and coworkers.
  6. Be familiar with and follow all policies set forth by Assets, Inc.
  7. Support team efforts and actively participate in strengthening team structures.
  8. Based on site needs, the Janitor II may be designated to perform coaching duties for other employees. This may include observation, direct and indirect supports, guidance, and on the job training.
  9. Act as a role model in the work environment.
  10. Satisfactorily complete all required training for the position.
  11. May require obtaining security clearance for access to high security buildings.
  12. Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representatives of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience: High school education; or six months janitorial experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills: Ability to read a limited number of two and three syllable words and to recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers.  Ability to print and speak simple sentences.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one or two-step instructions.  Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.

Desired Skills and Abilities

  1. Basic Knowledge of office and restroom cleaning and disinfecting.
  2. Experience in trash removal, dusting, wiping, vacuuming, sweeping & mopping.
  3. Experience using floor cleaning equipment
Physical Demands

 The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee is occasionally required to sit.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds with a minimum of one other person assisting. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed moving mechanical parts, toxic or caustic chemicals, and vibration.  The employee is occasionally exposed risk of electrical shock.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Assets, Inc. is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, protected veteran status, genetics, or any other category protected under applicable law.