Janitorial Maintenance

A Janitor, or Maintenance Associate, is responsible for maintaining a cleanly facility by completing a variety of cleaning tasks. Their duties include mopping and vacuuming floors, cleaning surfaces with disinfectant and emptying trash cans or recycling bins.

A Janitor is in charge of keeping the workplace clean, organized and disinfected. They usually have the following responsibilities:

Clean the interior of buildings including floors, carpet, rugs, windows and walls

Disinfect commonly used items like door handles, carts, restrooms

Maintain cleaning inventory, placing orders for new products when needed

Maintain outdoor grounds

Remove debris from sidewalks and interior

Empty trash and recycling bins

Organized with a high attention to detail, consistently follows through on commitments

Demonstrates the ability to handle multiple demands

Communications skills – clear directions, good listener

Experience serving the public

Ability to project friendly, outgoing personality

Prolonged standing, walking, squatting, and/or bending

Ability to lift heavy boxes frequently up to 40 pounds and occasionally team lifting to 75 pounds

Repetitive use - hand to finger motions, handle or feel objects, reach with hands and arms

Must be able to adjust vision to both day and night lighting and be able to focus on distant and close-range projects

Ability to walk and stand for long periods

Ability to work in cold, wet conditions

Ability to read and interpret documents such as department manuals and reports

Ability to prioritize work tasks, multi-task, and maintain focus

Willingness to work weekends

Regular, predictable attendance

Willingness and ability to learn and grow to meet the changing requirements of the job

Evening/night work may be required

Occasional high stress when dealing with systems/customers/staff

Ability to work a flexible schedule to include a variety of shifts -- afternoons, nights, weekends, and holidays

Ability to have a positive attitude always

Understand key business standards related to food, service, and cleanliness

Problem solving – Anticipating, analyzing, and identifying problems

Continuously interacting with customers and co-workers

Must be a self-starter in all aspects of your job

Good communication skills

Knowledge of various cleaning products and when to use them

Ability to clean and disinfect various surfaces

Knowledge of safety guidelines when working with chemical cleaners

Excellent time-management skills