Janitor; On Call

Job Summary

It is the intent of the basic job requirements, duties, and responsibilities that any building be kept neat and clean at all times. The pay rate is $21.75 per hour.

• Sweeps, vacuums, mops, scrubs, waxes and polishes floors using industrial vacuum cleaners and scrubbing and buffing machines.
• Sometimes using ladders, dusts and washes walls, cleans ceilings and dusts and polishes light fixtures.
• Washes and replaces blinds.
• Moves cabinets, boxes, furniture, crates and equipment to clean areas.
• May remove stains from such surfaces as rugs, drapes, walls, and floors using chemicals and cleaning solutions.
• May also sweep walks, rake leaves, cut grass, remove snow or perform other incidental seasonal tasks.
• Empty waste baskets and replace liners in carpeted areas.
• Dust/clean tops of office furniture.
• Vacuum carpeting.
• Spot clean soiled areas on carpets as needed.
• Clean glass on lobby door.
• Sweep and mop tile areas.
• Lunchroom/Break Areas: empty waste baskets and replace liners as needed; wipe/clean all table tops and chairs; wipe/clean vending machines and appliances; clean sink and counter areas; sweep and mop tile floors.
• Conference Rooms and Office Spaces: replace chair socks as needed; place cushions; straighten items on I.T. table; remove the fruit and vegetable baskets from the counter; wipe down printer stations; place loose items back in designated areas; make fresh coffee for cafes as needed; replace missing whiteboard markers and erasers; tidy loose items on tables; hide cords neatly; gather random items such as left belongings;
  
  return lost items to reception lost and found; toss beverages; bring dishes to wash;  chairs; fluff pillows; arrange neatly in common areas; return random items to reception; note items that are low in stock; tidy reception and bike area; unfold ping pong table and return to designated area.
• Kitchen Areas: organize shelves in the dishwasher room; inventory and restock candy, condiments and kegs; if a keg or appliance is broken, place an “Out of Order” sign taped to it; make fresh coffee as needed; on Wednesdays, place plates or bowls on tables for “Wednesday snack”; empty bottle caps from freezer door openers; remove the coffee station from the counter;
  
  put them into the dish room until after caterers leave; place fruit and vegetable baskets in the area between utensil stations; fill all utensil stations to capacity; keep clean utensils readily available; stack plates and bowls for use.
• Restrooms: empty waste baskets and replace liners as needed; clean and sanitize toilets, basins, and urinals; sweep and mop floors with disinfectant; spot clean walls, partitions and doors; refill all restroom dispensers as needed.
• Non‑Carpeted Areas: empty waste baskets and replace liners as needed; sweet and spot mop tile floors; complete damp mop tile floors; dust/clean cleared desks and surfaces of tables; clean overhead vents; dust blinds; polish wood furniture; dust high partitions and ledges; clean interior partition glass.
• Miscellaneous: keep janitor’s closet neat and orderly; equipment (such as vacuums) must be properly maintained at all times.

• Knowledge of basic janitorial duties and responsibilities.
• Must have good listening and verbal communication skills; some positions require the ability to speak/understand English.
• Must maintain a neat appearance; a uniform is required at some worksites.
• Must attend periodic training and safety meetings.
• Must understand and anticipate the needs of the clients.
• Must be punctual.

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
• 6 months of experience in commercial facilities and building janitorial work desired.

• Small‑to‑large office environment.
• Safety glasses…