What are the responsibilities and job description for the Janitor/Cleaner position at Columbus Houses?
Overview
Join our team as a dedicated Janitor/Cleaner and play a vital role in maintaining a safe, sanitary, and welcoming environment across our facilities. This energetic position offers the opportunity to ensure cleanliness and sanitation standards are consistently met, creating a positive experience for staff, visitors, and clients alike. Your attention to detail and commitment to safety will help uphold the high standards of our organization’s cleanliness and maintenance.
Responsibilities
- Perform thorough cleaning of all areas including floors, restrooms, offices, hallways, and common spaces using appropriate cleaning equipment such as floor buffers and scrubbers.
- Handle various cleaning agents and chemicals safely, following all chemical handling safety procedures to prevent accidents or health hazards.
- Conduct custodial tasks such as trash removal, dusting, mopping, vacuuming, and sanitizing surfaces to ensure optimal hygiene standards.
- Maintain floors through buffing, polishing, and applying appropriate floor care techniques to preserve their appearance and longevity.
- Operate cleaning equipment efficiently while adhering to safety protocols for manual handling and heavy lifting to prevent injuries.
- Assist with minor facilities maintenance tasks including basic repairs or reporting issues that require specialized attention.
- Support industrial cleaning projects or residential painting tasks as needed, demonstrating versatility in custodial responsibilities.
Experience
- Prior janitorial or custodial experience in commercial or industrial settings is highly preferred.
- Familiarity with cleaning procedures involving chemical agents and safety protocols is essential.
- Experience operating cleaning equipment such as floor buffers, vacuums, and other custodial tools is advantageous.
- Knowledge of sanitation standards and facilities maintenance practices helps ensure consistent quality of work.
- Demonstrated ability to perform manual handling tasks safely while lifting heavy objects or equipment is required.
- Customer service skills are beneficial for interacting professionally with staff or visitors during routine cleaning activities.
Join us in creating a clean, safe environment where everyone can thrive! Your dedication to maintaining high standards of cleanliness combined with your proactive approach will make a meaningful difference every day.
Pay: $14.00 - $18.00 per hour
Expected hours: 50.0 per week
Work Location: In person
Salary : $14 - $18