Custodian

• Clean and sanitize restrooms/bathrooms using established practices and procedure
• Clean, dust, and wipe furniture
• sweep, mop, or vacuum floors
• empty/clean wastebaskets and trash containers
• empty cigarette urns
• replace light bulbs
• refill restroom dispensers
• Strip, clean, buff and apply floor sealer and floor finish to hard surface floors, vacuum and shampoo carpets
• Use and maintain assigned power equipment and hand tools, buffers, auto scrubbers, extractors, high pressure washers, high speed buffers and vacuums, brooms, mops, and squeegees for the cleaning and general maintenance of floors, walls, carpets, furniture, etc
• Wash walls and equipment
• use ladders when required in work assignments
• Follow instructions regarding the use of chemicals and supplies. Use as directed
• Handle recycling materials
• Assist with inventory control and security
• Upholds department and Shreveport Convention Center/Municipal Auditoriums standards, procedures and policies
• Responsible for the cleaning and maintenance of equipment
• Operate machinery used for housekeeping
• Assists newer employees with acclimation to the center and provides on-the-job demonstrations when assigned
• Additional duties and tasks as assigned.

• Good communication skills
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Ability to read signs and follow simple oral and written instructions
• Excellent customer service skills
• Must be able to pass a background check that meets corporate minimum requirements
• Teamwork oriented -- cooperative attitude is a must
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines
• Must be able easily adjust to changing priorities
• Must be able to work independently
• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Knowledge of Banquet Event Order (BEO) preferred
• Must be able to obtain a ABO Card and LATC Permit
• Ability to operate tools, and equipment used: applicable safety codes and regulations
• Strong communication skills and the ability to read, and write
• Ability to interact with all levels of staff ability to quickly identify problems and resolve them
• Strong customer service orientation
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work with limited supervision
• Ability to interact with all levels of staff including management
• Ability to work flexible, irregular hours as dictated by the housekeeping manager, including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Must be able to adapt to change in the work environment, managing, competing demands, frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events
• Must be able to lift 45 pounds unaided
• Must be able to balance and have good manual dexterity
• Must be able to kneel for a period of time
• Must be able to move around the facility and stand for long periods of time during events
• Must be able to talk and hear
• Must be able to work inside or outside of the building as needed by our events
• Must have reliable transportation and be able to report to work as scheduled
• NON-SLIP SHOES REQUIRED.

Knowledge of Banquet Event Order (BEO)