Maintenance Worker​/Janitor

Job Summary

Performs a full range of cleaning tasks and simple maintenance of facilities and equipment involved in the maintenance of a designated area utilizing heavy industrial type equipment.

• Receives specific oral or written instructions and assignments from supervisor or crew leader.
• Maintains a specific area orderly and clean by adhering to a set schedule and sequence which states the required frequency of each task.
• Scrubs, strips, waxes, and polishes floors using heavy industrial type vacuum cleaner. Adjusts, cleans, and oils the machines, and changes brushes, rollers, buffers, and other attachments.
• Sweeps floors, hallways, empties garbage, dusts office furniture, and empties ash trays. Shampoos rugs, cleans air vents, disinfects, and deodorizes toilet bowls and lavatories.
• Washes and replaces venetian blinds and washes ceiling fixtures, changes light bulbs and room partitions using ladders and scaffolds.
• Cleans and maintains machines and equipment and makes adjustments accordingly. Reports all equipment malfunctions to supervisor and performs minor repairs to equipment.
• Removes stains from a variety of surfaces such as rugs, drapes, walls, floors, and fixtures by use of chemicals and cleaning solutions.
• Moves heavy furniture, supplies, and equipment.
• Cleans windows and doors inside and out at ground levels.
• Performs simple building maintenance tasks using tools such as hammers, handsaws, screwdrivers, wrenches, etc.
• Replaces light bulbs in ceilings and floors. Unclogs drains and performs simple painting jobs using pre‑mixed paints.
• Assembles and makes minor adjustments to fixtures and equipment.
• Advises supervisor on any problems and or potential problems discovered during the maintenance of facilities and equipment.
• Under the general supervision of designated supervisor; work assignments are performed independently and within the framework of established policies, regulations, and procedures. Refers unusual problems to supervisor for resolution.
• Operates motor vehicle in the performance of the above duties such as trash removal on a limited basis.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Works under the general supervision of a designated supervisor who is available for assistance and instruction. Carries out daily assignments in accordance with routines established. Work is reviewed in terms of cleanliness, timeliness, and compliance with security measures outlined.

One year of experience performing basic maintenance and janitorial work involving the upkeep of buildings, grounds, fixtures, equipment, etc.

One year of high school education may be substituted for 3 months of general experience. One year of general experience can be substituted for one year of high school diploma or GED.

Standing, bending, kneeling, climbing, and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Frequently lifts and carries material and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.

United States – Virginia – Suffolk

Northeast Retail Distribution Center

Full-Time (35+ hours)

Ongoing