Janitor

Primary Responsibilities and Key Deliverables:

• Perform routine janitorial work of facilities, buildings under general supervision and additional maintenance duties as needed.
• Be familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. Rely on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Perform a variety of tasks. Lead and direct the work of others.

Responsibilities:

• Clean building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, or vacuuming them.
• Gather and empty trash.
• Clean restroom areas, top to bottom, including men’s, women’s and unisex restrooms and supply restrooms, break rooms or other areas with supplies.
• Clean and polish furniture and fixtures.
• Clean windows, glass partitions, and mirrors, using soapy water or other cleaners, sponges, and squeegees.
• Dust furniture, walls, machines, and equipment.
• Mix water and detergents or acids in containers to prepare cleaning solutions, according to SDS specifications.
• Steam-clean or shampoo carpets.
• Strip, seal, finish, and polish floors.
• Clean laboratory equipment, such as glassware and metal instruments, using solvents, brushes, rags, and power cleaning equipment.
• Follow procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power equipment, in order to prevent damage to floors and fixtures.
• Monitor building security and safety by performing such tasks as locking doors after operating hours and checking electrical appliance use to ensure that hazards are not created.
• Move heavy furniture, equipment, and supplies, either manually or by using hand trucks.
• Clear debris from grounds, and building surroundings
• Notify managers concerning the need for major repairs or additions to building operating systems.
• Requisition supplies and equipment needed for cleaning and maintenance duties.
• Set up, arrange, and remove decorations, tables, chairs, ladders, and scaffolding to prepare facilities for events such as banquets and meetings.
• Spray insecticides and fumigants to prevent insect and rodent infestation.
• Various other job duties as asked by supervisor.

Competencies/Skills:

• Effective communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills required.
• Ability to work in a high performance, fast-paced team environment.
• Ability to adapt to and work effectively within a constantly changing environment.
• Organization
• Energy Level
• Persistence
• Product Knowledge
• Ability to use efficiently various power and hand tools

Physical demands:

• Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks, manual dexterity
• Vision abilities required include close, distance and depth perception
• Lifting of 25 pounds
• Ability to walk long distance

The incumbent holds key working relationships with the:

• Lead Supervisor
• Route Supervisor
• Operations Manager
• Account Coordinator