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Janitor-Unskilled (U) (Part Time)

ASM Global

Oakland, CA • On-site

$20.91/hr

Part-time

Re-posted 23 days ago


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6.7

Company rating: 6.7 out of 10

Based on 83 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job description

Job Summary:
The Maintenance/Janitor (Unskilled) position is responsible for performing janitorial/maintenance duties within the Oakland Arena and Oakland -Alameda County Coliseum.
Part Time, Union, Starting at $20.91 per hour.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Perform routine maintenance duties as assigned (vacuum, sweep, mop floors, clean/sanitation bathrooms, sinks, counter tops and refrigerators; dust and clean interior windowsills/windows and any other areas in need of cleaning.
Empty trash cans, replace liners and clean receptacles; recycle as instructed. Use industrial chemical and equipment to clean a variety of surfaces.
Finish all assigned work within allotted time and in a satisfactory manner. Responsible for notifying leads and/or supervisors of all cleaning tasks neglected. Leave all work areas clean and in order.
Adhere to AEG policies and procedures including company wide sustainability initiatives.
Maintain compliance with all Legends Global/OCJV/Cal OSHA safety policies and procedures.
Ability to work irregular extended hours -- includes nights (graveyard shifts), weekends, and holidays.
Additional Duties and Responsibilities:
In addition, the Janitor (Skilled) may perform one or more additional functions including:
Drive tractors (tugger) and trucks safely without causing damage to vehicles, property or persons.
Push and pull full 3-yard containers over uneven ground.
Operate street sweepers, push and ride on floor scrubbers.
Execute maintenance equipment checklist before operating machinery.
Maintain equipment and report all damages.
Bin Yard Crew:
Push and pull full 3-yard containers over uneven surfaces.
Hoist 40 -- 60 pounds from ground level to 7-feet.
Sort cardboard and compost from trash.
Report contaminated recycle streams to lead and/or supervisor.
Operate a 20-yard compactor according to manufacturer's instructions.
Clean bin yard at the beginning and end of each shift.
Communicate with Equipment Operators when 20 and 30-yard containers are full.
Window Washer:
Demonstrate expertise in use of all window-cleaning techniques and use of equipment.
Work with a 40-foot tucker pole for up to 8 hours per day.
Restore calcium etched windows as requested, utilizing power equipment and specialized chemicals.
Operate hydraulic lifts up to 80-feet and perform cleaning tasks up to 8 hours per day.
Setup and operate scaffolding.
Ensure all windows are closed, doors shut and lights are out after tasks are completed.
Painting & Repair Duties:
Demonstrate full knowledge of types and methods of painting.
Repair dry wall including mudding and texturing.
Paint all types of surfaces, matching proper sealers and paints to surface as well as stripping of surface as appropriate.
Carpet Cleaner:
Operate all types of carpet extractors.
Use proper cleaning chemicals for various types of carpet and upholstery.
Demonstrate expertise in water damage and restoration.
Floor Waxer:
Demonstrate the ability to properly use floor stripper and waxing chemicals.
Show expertise in all floor stripping and waxing methods.
Operate all buffers, speed buffers and auto scrubbers without damaging equipment or property.
Re-set rooms as required after performing cleaning tasks.
Required Qualifications (Job Knowledge, Skills, and Education):
A minimum education level of: High School Diploma or its equivalent.
A minimum of 1-2 years of related work experience.
Basic knowledge of cleaning products and proper cleaning techniques, or willing to learn.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions in English and prioritize multiple tasks.
Ability to lift and/or carry items of varying weight up to and including 100 pounds.
Physical demands: heavy lifting, climbing, carrying, stooping, crawling and equipment operation.
Must be able to work indoors and outdoors; subject to adverse conditions
Certifications:
Clean driving Valid California Driver's License (required for Equipment Operator).
Ability to pass forklift certification (required for Equipment Operator).
Legends Global reserves the right to change or modify the employee's job description whether orally or in writing, at any time during the employment relationship. Legends Global may require an employee to perform duties outside his/her normal description.
NOTE: The essential responsibilities of this position are described under the headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Also, this document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.
Legends Global is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and encourages Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and protected Veterans to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
Please ensure you apply on our Legends Global Career site:

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ASM Global was formed in October 2019 from the merger of AEG Facilities, the global innovator in live entertainment venues, and SMG, the gold standard in event management. ASM Global is a venue management powerhouse that spans five continents, 14 countries and more than 300 of the world's most prestigious arenas, stadiums, convention and exhibit centers, and performing arts venues. As the world's most trusted venue manager, ASM Global provides venue strategy and management, sales, marketing, event booking and programming, construction and design consulting, and pre-opening services. Among the venues in our portfolio are landmark facilities such as McCormick Place & Soldier Field in Chicago, the Los Angeles Convention Center, Tele2 Arena in Stockholm, the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, the Shenzhen World Exhibition and Conference Centre in Shenzhen, China and Van Andel Arena, DeVos Place & DeVos Performance Hall in Grand Rapids, Michigan. ASM Global also offers food and beverage operations through its concessions and catering companies.

Industry

Arts, entertainment, and recreation

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Los Angeles, CA, US

Year founded

2019