Cleaner: 1st Shift (5:00am - 1:30pm

Purpose of Role

Ensure clean, sanitized trains that support public safety and hygiene, as well as perform general shop janitorial and/or industrial cleaning. The full pay range for the position is $17.87 to $26.80 per hour with an anticipated starting rate between entry ($17.87) and midpoint ($22.33) of the range. It’s essential to note that the actual hourly rate offered will be determined based on several factors, including skills, qualifications, experience, education, certifications, training, and internal equity considerations.

• High School Diploma or GED and six (6) months experience in performing janitorial and/or industrial cleaning duties
• or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

None required.

The following functions are intended to provide a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of this position and are not an exhaustive list of all duties that may be performed.

• Wash, rinse, and clean the exterior of rail vehicles using approved cleaning agents and equipment.
• Clean, sanitize, and inspect interior surfaces, including high-contact areas; remove gum and graffiti; and sweep and mop floors.
• Open and inspect light panels to verify proper operation and identify missing or damaged components, such as screws.
• Identify and report needed repairs, safety concerns, or faulty equipment to a supervisor.
• Perform general shop and work-area housekeeping to maintain a clean and safe environment.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.

Knowledge of:

• Basic understanding of cleaning procedures.
• Fundamental sanitization practices to maintain public health.
• Essential understanding of safe chemical handling.
• Basic understanding of graffiti and gum removal techniques.
• Introductory knowledge of light fixture inspection requirements.
• Fundamental theory of cleaning high-contact public surfaces.
• Essential processes for identifying equipment needing repair.
• Using a computer and related software.

• Washing train exteriors thoroughly.
• Wiping and sanitizing interior surfaces.
• Sweeping and mopping train floors.
• Removing gum and graffiti from surfaces.
• Inspecting light panels and fixtures.
• Reporting faulty equipment accurately.
• Cleaning shop areas efficiently.
• Communication and interpersonal skills to exchange information and receive work direction.

Work is performed in combination of a shop environment, rail yard and vehicle setting with routine use of standard cleaning equipment. This role requires light physical exertion; exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally, 10 lbs. frequently, or negligible amounts constantly or requires walking or standing to a significant degree.

This role typically requires sitting, handling, fine dexterity, visual acuity, hearing, speaking, walking, standing, lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, kneeling, bending, climbing, reaching, twisting, crouching, balancing, crawling, noisy/distracting environment, time pressure, tedious or exacting work, changing of tasks, multi-tasking, emergency situation, irregular work schedule/overtime, noisy/distracting environment and working with others on a team.

This role also experiences daily exposure to mechanical hazards, chemical hazards, extreme temperatures, electrical hazards, noise and vibration, fire hazards, physical hazards and communicable diseases; weekly exposure to respiratory hazards; and seasonal exposure to wetness/humidity.

Valley Metro is a Drug-Free Workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.