Janitor, Maintenance​/Cleaning, Cleaning Services

Janitorial staff are vital to maintaining a clean, sanitary and safe environment for staff and customers. Janitors follow lists of monthly, weekly, daily and as-needed tasks. Janitors keep an eye on garbage and recycling issues, notifying management of waste or non-compliance with Recology or Gus’s Community Market rules. Similarly, they pass on information about leaks, hazards and maintenance needs.

• Cleans and services restrooms.
• Sweeps, vacuums, and mops floors.
• Gathers and disposes of waste, recycling and compost.
• Makes rounds of the market and grounds at regular intervals at night; inspects doors, windows, and locks to see that they are properly and securely fastened;
  Locks and unlocks the building.
• Observes appearances and conditions of premises and equipment; reports needed repairs, safety hazards, or conditions requiring outside vendor services.
• Scrubs, strips, sanitize, waxes, and buffs floors.
• Maintains an inventory of cleaning and toiletry supplies.
• Washes walls, ceilings, windows and fixtures
• Replaces light bulbs and fuses.

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• In an 8-hour workday: standing/walking 6-8 hours.
• Hand use: single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing, and pulling.
• Work requires the following motions: bending, twisting, squatting, and reaching.
• Ability to work in a wet and cold environment.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and
• holidays as needed.

Skill Requirements: Ability to handle heavy equipment and machinery, knowledge of cleaning chemicals and supplies, familiarity with Material Safety Data Sheet, integrity and ability to work independently and follow instructions.

This job posting describes the general requirements of this job. It is not a complete statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Gus’s is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of ancestry, race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual identity, sexual orientation, age, creed, genetic information, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, marital status, citizenship status, military or veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable federal or California state law.