Janitorial Cleaner 1st Shift

Position Overview:

Keep buildings in clean and orderly condition. Perform heavy cleaning duties, such as cleaning floors, shampooing rugs, washing walls and glass, and removing rubbish. Duties may include performing routine maintenance activities, notifying management of need for repairs, and cleaning snow or debris from sidewalk.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Service, clean, and supply restrooms.
• Gather and empty trash.
• Clean building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, or vacuuming them.
• Follow procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power equipment, in order to prevent damage to floors and fixtures.
• Mix water and detergents or acids in containers to prepare cleaning solutions, according to specifications.
• Strip, seal, finish, and polish floors.
• Notify managers concerning the need for major repairs or additions to building operating systems.
• Requisition supplies and equipment needed for cleaning and maintenance duties.
• Clean windows, glass partitions, and mirrors, using soapy water or other cleaners, sponges, and squeegees.
• Steam-clean or shampoo carpets.
• Set up, arrange, and remove decorations, tables, chairs, ladders, and scaffolding to prepare facilities for events such as banquets and meetings.
• Clean and polish furniture and fixtures.
• Dust furniture, walls, machines, and equipment.
• Move heavy furniture, equipment, and supplies, either manually or by using hand trucks.
• Remove snow from sidewalks, driveways, and parking areas, snow blowers, and snow shovels, and spread snow melting chemicals.
• Clean laboratory equipment, such as glassware and metal instruments, using solvents, brushes, rags, and power cleaning equipment.
• Spray insecticides and fumigants to prevent insect and rodent infestation.
• Drive vehicles required to perform cleaning duties, such as fork trucks and mobile vacuum cleaners.
• Mow and trim lawns and shrubbery, using mowers and hand and power trimmers, and clear debris from grounds.
• Clean and restore building interiors damaged by fire, smoke, or water, using commercial cleaning equipment.
• Perform any additionally assigned duties as requested

Requirements

Position Prerequisites:

• High School diploma or equivalent

Position Requirements:

• The ability to read, speak and understand the English language
• Follow procedures, specifications and guidelines for the position
• Work at an efficient pace meeting all expectations
• Be able to work overtime as required
• Ability to communicate effectively (written or verbal).
• Have good team working skills
• Exercise accuracy in all functions of the position
• Accept levels of responsibility and accountable commensurate with the position
• Have an appreciation for the demands of the business
• Ability to establish and maintain positive interpersonal communications
• Positive attitude
• Responsible
• Organized
• Flexible & adaptable