HudsonAlpha - Janitor - HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology

Position: Research: Janitor

Position Type: Full-Time

Wage: $15/hr

INSTITUTE OVERVIEW

HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology is a nonprofit organization dedicated to using genomics to improve life through developing and applying scientific advances to health, agriculture, learning and commercialization. The HudsonAlpha campus co-locates nonprofit scientific researchers with entrepreneurs, educators and business leaders, and is home to more than 45 diverse biotech companies. The Institute's campus is located within the Cummings Research Park, the nation's second-largest research park, in Huntsville, Alabama. Additionally, HudsonAlpha began an initiative with the City of Dothan in 2022 to locate part of the campus in the Wiregrass area. HudsonAlpha is a national and international leader in genetics and genomics research and biotech and STEM education. To learn more about HudsonAlpha, visit hudsonalpha.org.

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

The Operations Department provides all aspects of operational support for the HudsonAlpha campus, including maintenance of facilities; oversight of the shipping dock; janitorial services and common supplies; consultation on environmental health and safety; emergency preparation and 24-hour security and surveillance. The Department serves the needs of HudsonAlpha staff as well as the other tenants on campus.

As a research facility, the Institute houses laboratories with unique protocols as well as materials and equipment that require specific handling. The department accommodates varying requests while ensuring that overall standards for cleanliness and safety are maintained. It coordinates disaster preparation among tenants and arranges security as well as access for special events. The Department provides warehousing and distribution of common office supplies as well as shipping and receiving.

POSITION SUMMARY

The janitor is responsible for keeping facilities clean and orderly throughout the HudsonAlpha campus. Staff members work in teams at the direction of a lead janitor and many duties are completed with limited or no immediate supervision. In the course of cleaning, janitorial staff may interact with all levels of employees and other tenants of the building. Janitors must display a courteous demeanor and have the ability to work unobtrusively yet efficiently. Janitors must be able to follow written and verbal instructions for daily assignments as well as for the use of cleaning solvents and equipment.

Janitorial staff members work one of two shifts. Routine and ad hoc assignments are made for each shift. Uniforms are required; corporate logo shirts are provided.

JOB SPECIFIC TASKS

• Gather and empty trash, replace liners and clean containers
• Service, clean, and supply restrooms
• Clean and polish furniture and fixtures,
• Clean windows, glass partitions and mirrors
• Dust furniture, walls, machines and equipment
• Mix water and detergents or acids in containers to prepare cleaning solutions according to specifications
• Steam-clean or shampoo carpets
• Strip, seal, finish and polish floors,
• Follow procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power equipment in order to prevent damage to floors and fixtures
• Provide courteous and professional service to building occupants
• Occasional facility-related projects or janitorial assistance for special events
• Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION AND REQUIRED SKILLS EXPERIENCE

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Minimum two years' related experience in a position demonstrating the ability to complete assignments, work with limited supervision, and prioritize tasks according to a work schedule

Required Skills:

• Ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to prioritize tasks given in the work schedule
• Extremely detailed oriented Strong verbal communication skills and ability to interact with a wide range of people
• Ability to read and follow instructions

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors/Mental Functions

ADA Requirements The physical demands, work environment factors, and mental functions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Disclaimer - All job requirements are subject to possible revision to reflect changes in the position requirements or to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a threat or risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties which will be required in this position. Employees will be required to follow other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor/manager (within guidelines and compliance with Federal and State Laws). Continued employment remains on an "at-will" basis.

Physical Demands

• Frequently move about multi-storied buildings and properties of HudsonAlpha.
• Frequently position self (e.g. stoop, crouch, crawl, bend) and pull/push, grasp/squeeze, wrist flexion/extension, reach to clean and maintain the facilities and property of HudsonAlpha.
• Occasionally ascend/descend several flights of stairs.
• Occasionally ascend/descend a ladder.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.
• Constantly move and push a utility cart.
• Mechanical manipulation of floor washing, waxing, and buffing equipment, wet and dry vacuum cleaner, electric drill, hand tools, shampooer.
• Normal use of vision, hearing.

Environmental Factors

• Exposure to chemical, mechanical and electrical hazards, and hazardous physical substances and fumes, and airborne particles.
• Frequently exposed to high, precarious places.
• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Work outside and inside, and on slippery surfaces.

Mental Functions

• Regularly required to communicate, coordinate, instruct, and use interpersonal skills.
• Maintain emotional control.

It is the policy of HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology, in accordance with all applicable laws, to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.