General Cleaner

Overview

This is for On-Call only

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Shifts vary

Position Summary
Performs special cleaning projects as well as daily cleaning duties in accordance with standard procedures and contract objectives. An employee uses cleaning equipment, including automatic floor machines, commercial vacuums, wet mops, large wringers and other necessary equipment, tools, chemicals and supplies.

• Perform general clean-up of all areas of the building as directed.
• Ensure rooms are maintained and fully equipped.
• Clean offices, meeting rooms, bathrooms, kitchenettes and public areas and sanitize as required.
• Dust furniture, walls, machines, and equipment.
• Service, clean, and supply restrooms.
• Gather and empty trash and recycling. May include transporting trash from collection points to incinerator, compactor, or pick-up areas.
• Clean inside windowpanes, glass surfaces, and mirrors to the height specified by safety standards.
• Polish metal fixtures or trimmings.
• Complete non-routine cleaning according to job orders; handle emergency cleaning and upkeep requests; tackle heavy cleaning jobs as needed.
• Maintain and upkeep of all cleaning equipment, supplies, and products.
• Report repairs and replacements needed when encountered on the job.
• Mix and dispose of cleaning solutions appropriately.
• Follow all health and safety regulations and ensure safe and sanitary storage and care of products.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Sweep, mop, scrub, and/or vacuum floors.
• Spot clean carpets and steam-clean or shampoo as needed per contract.
• Operate electrically powered scrubbing and polishing machines to burnish, scrub, polish and spray clean floors, following proper instruction and training.
• Follow procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power equipment to prevent damage to floors and fixtures.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Clean toilets, urinals, hand basins, sinks, baths, showers and drinking fountains; wipe surfaces.
• Replenish consumables such as soap, paper towels, and toilet paper.
• Empty trash and sanitary bins; dust the fans/vents.
• Clean piping and mop/scrub floors; clean grout as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Scope/Complexity
Strong attention to detail; ability to work well under minimal supervision; capacity to take direction; excellent communication skills and the ability to work as a team; ability to stand for long periods, walk, bend, reach, stretch, push, pull and lift repetitively; physically capable of lifting and moving objects up to 50 pounds.

Abilities/Key Competencies/Skills
At least 3 years proven working experience as a cleaner; ability to handle heavy janitorial equipment/tools; knowledge of cleaning chemicals and supplies, proper storage and disposal methods, and techniques for cleaning; able to follow verbal directions and schedules; ability to work well alone or with a partner or team; reliable and punctual with a dedicated professionalism to job and duties; able to adapt to changing schedules or routines;

excellent time management skills; pays attention to detail when cleaning.

High school diploma or equivalent

English preferred and/or Spanish