Janitor

Job Description

Job Overview

This position performs a variety of janitorial services to ensure a safe and clean environment to various areas of the facility.

Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited, to the following:

• Cleans, sanitizes, and maintains offices, breakrooms, buildings, restrooms, eating areas, and other common areas.
• Dusts, cleans, and sanitizes counters, doorknobs, light switches, furniture, handrails, etc.
• Vacuums, cleans, and shampoos carpets, rugs, upholstered furniture, draperies, etc.
• Sweeps, mops, sanitizes, scrubs, waxes, and buffs floors.
• Gathers and disposes waste materials and trash properly in disposal area, replaces liners, and cleans receptacles as necessary.
• Restocks supplies in restrooms, break rooms, and common areas.
• Maintains janitorial equipment in a clean, safe, organized condition.
• Uses standard methods, practices, tools, and equipment to complete tasks.
• Uses various cleaning and sanitizing tools and equipment by following occupational hazard prevention and safety rules.
• Secures potentially hazardous areas (e.g., wet floor, leaking ceiling) using signs, caution tape, or barricades.
• Wears proper personal protective equipment (e.g., gloves, googles) and always works in a safe work environment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested when needed.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of general cleaning.
• Follows oral and written instructions.
• Excellent customer service and ability to work cooperatively with team members and others.

Working Conditions 

• Work is performed indoors and outdoors.
• Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risk that require following basic safety precautions.
• Expose to dust, dirt, fumes, chemicals, and unpleasant odors.
• Stands, walks, and/or moves for sustained periods.
• Moves objects at least 75 pounds.
• Works a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays when necessary.