Janitor, Maintenance​/Cleaning, Cleaning Services

Janitor – Mantenimiento

The Janitor cleans and maintains the store and store front on a routine, regular basis keeping the premises free from safety hazards.

Mantenimiento limpia y mantiene la tienda y la entrada de la tienda por frente en una rutina, con regularidad manteniendo las instalaciones libres de peligros de seguridad.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES – DEBERES ESENCIALES Y RESPONSABILIDADES (which could be done several times during a single shift)

• Keep the floors clean by sweeping, mopping or scrubbing them thoroughly; remove slippery, gummy or sticky substances from floors as needed
• Gather trash and garbage from entire store and front sidewalk as needed replacing with an empty trash/garbage bag; place all trash into the dumpster behind the store
• Service, clean and stock supplies in all bathrooms; servicing includes but is not limited to unclogging sinks, drains and toilets; cleaning includes but is not limited to floors, toilets, sinks and trash receptacles; supplies include but are not limited to toilet paper, hand towels and hand soap
• Routinely walk the store during scheduled shift to ensure floors are clean and there are no visible safety hazards; clear aisles of any obstructions; observe fire codes; and alert management of any possible safety hazards
• Routinely and thoroughly clean the tables and surrounding areas in the store café and bakery
• Maintain backroom storage area of job-related supplies neat and orderly
• Keep an inventory of job-related supplies, such as paper products, toiletries and cleaning materials;
  Notify manager to order supplies and equipment needed for cleaning and maintenance duties
• Keep janitorial cart organized and supplied with needed cleaning products, equipment and tools
• Notify manager or designee when using cleaning items from the shelf for "store use"
• Keep work area clean, orderly, and free from safety hazards
• Immediately attend to spills on the floor isolating the area from customers using cones or carts to block off the area, followed by thoroughly cleaning the floor
• Politely greet and interact with customers with a smile and provide excellent customer service; attend to customers' needs when looking for store merchandise
• Notify manager immediately if hazardous situations occur such as a slip-and-fall
• Notify manager concerning the need for major repairs
• Attend and/or participate in store or department meetings
• Performs other work-related duties as required to accomplish the objectives of the position
• Puntualidad and good attendance in compliance with company policies

SECONDARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES – DEBERES SECUNDARIOS Y RESPONSABILIDADES

• Clean store windows monthly or as needed
• Assist with the store and parking lot clean up after stormy weather or hurricane

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS - EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE - REQUISITOS MÍNIMOS - EDUCACIÓN Y / O EXPERIENCIA

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred; minimum of 18 years of age

Diploma de escuela secundaria o grado de educación general (GED) preferido; Mínimo de 18 años de edad

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND/OR QUALIFICATIONS - COMPETENCIAS, HABILIDADES Y / O CALIFICACIONES

• Ability to read and speak English and Spanish preferred
• Ability to understand and follow instructions in both English and Spanish preferred
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions in one-on-one and small group situations with managers, customers (both internal and external) and the general public
• Good interpersonal skills; ability to work well with others and have a good relationship with the public
• Takes responsibility for own actions
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions in written, oral or diagram form
• Clear understanding of cleaning chemicals and how they work when mixed together. Ability to mix water and detergents or acids in containers to prepare cleaning solutions, according to specifications
• Ability to work hours and days scheduled, including holidays and weekends
• Ability to work overtime, as necessary, in order to complete assignments or reach goals

PHYSICAL DEMANDS - DEMANDAS FÍSICAS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

• Stand and walk
• Use fingers and hands
• Reach with hands and arms
• Repetitive movement with arms and shoulders
• Carry, lift and/or move departmental products and merchandise
• Push and pull carts of departmental products and merchandise
• Ability to see including close vision and peripheral vision

The employee is frequently required to:

• Talk and hear
• Stoop or bend at the waist
• Twist back and neck
• Use sense of smell

The employee is occasionally required to:

• Climb step stool or ladder, maintain balance
• Crouch or bend at the knees