Janitor Description

Function of Janitor Position:

To perform janitorial duties on an assigned basis in accordance with the established procedures for each account in order to keep buildings in clean and orderly condition. Perform heavy cleaning duties, such as cleaning floors, shampooing rugs, washing walls and glass, and removing rubbish.

Duties of Janitor Position:

Duties of the janitor position will vary at each account location and will be performed as assigned by the Manager.

Specific duties of the janitor position may include but are not limited to:

• Clean building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, or vacuuming.
• Vacuum carpet, spot clean, shampoo and extract on an assigned basis.
• Clean and dust furniture, blinds and other surfaces, and monitor and maintain interior plants.
• Service, clean, disinfect restroom and restock soap and paper dispensers.
• Clean interior and exterior windows, glass partitions, and mirrors, using soapy water or other cleaners, sponges, and squeegees.
• Follow procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power equipment, in order to prevent damage to floors and fixtures.
• Monitor building security and safety by performing such tasks as locking doors after operating hours.
• Notify managers concerning the need for major repairs or additions to building operating systems.
• Set up, and arrange furniture and equipment to prepare facilities for events.
• Waste removal and proper disposal of waste and recycling materials.
• Drive vehicles required to perform or travel to cleaning work, including vans and industrial trucks.
• Record supply inventory as directed and inform management when cleaning supplies are low.
• Notify the manager of supplies and equipment needed for cleaning and maintenance duties.
• Remove snow by doors and spread snow melting chemicals.
• Work various shifts and schedules and perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required for Janitor: Grade school level and the ability to give and take communications.

Preferred for Janitor: High school diploma or GED equivalent. Some custodial cleaning experience or the ability to be trained and good communications skills.

JANITOR EXPERIENCE:

Required: Basic understanding of cleaning and the ability to be trained. Ability to read basic operating instructions.

Preferred: One year janitorial experience.

EQUIPMENT AND / OR MACHINES USED AS JANITOR:

Knowledge of vacuum cleaners, manual and automatic scrubbers, shampooing equipment, various size mops, cleaning chemicals, and other miscellaneous equipment.

JANITOR WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

This position demands good physical and mental health. The janitor will be required to lift, carry, walk, sit, push, pull, climb ladders, bending, twisting climbing stairs and work a flexible schedule. Ability to be on your feet for the majority of the shift, repetitive and repeated hand and arm motions and the ability to lift and/or carry up to 51 pounds a must. Must possess the ability to see and hear at normal levels.

Describe additional requirements of this JANITOR position:

Must be able to communicate effectively with the Manager. Employee will work scheduled shift, as directed, to meet existing and changing needs of the Operations Department. Work location and shift schedules will change from time to time depending on production requirements established by Operations department. Must be reliable and responsible and maintain good attendance. Must have ability to work in a team environment.

The employee’s signature below confirms his/her understanding of this janitor job description. The contents herein have been reviewed and discussed and the incumbent is aware of their job expectations.