Facility Maintenance Assistant

Janitor

Reports to:

General Manager or designated Department Manager

Position Summary:

This is a part-time position to ensure the facilities are neat and clean for both the customer and co-worker safety. To assist in the departments running smoothly by being flexible to shift where assigned. To maintain a positive outlook and willingness to help where requested.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Clean building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, or vacuuming them.
• Gather and empty trash.
• Service, cleaning, and supply restrooms.
• Clean and polish furniture and fixtures.
• Clean windows, glass partitions, and mirrors, using soapy water or other cleaners, sponges, and squeegees.
• Dust furniture, walls, machines, and equipment.
• Mix water and detergents or acids in containers to prepare cleaning solutions, according to specifications.
• Steam-clean or shampoo carpets.
• Strip, seal, finish, and polish floors.
• Clean and restore building interiors damaged by fire, smoke, or water, using commercial cleaning equipment.
• Clean chimneys, flues, and connecting pipes, using power and hand tools.
• Clean laboratory equipment, such as glassware and metal instruments, using solvents, brushes, rags, and power cleaning equipment.
• Drive vehicles required to perform or travel to cleaning work, including vans, industrial trucks, or industrial vacuum cleaners.
• 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 and checking electrical appliance use to ensure that hazards are not created.
• Move heavy furniture, equipment, and supplies, either manually or by using hand trucks.
• Notify managers concerning the need for major repairs or additions to building operating systems.
• Requisition supplies and equipment needed for cleaning and maintenance duties.
• Set up, arrange, and remove decorations, tables, chairs, ladders, and scaffolding to prepare facilities for events such as banquets and meetings.
• This position could also be responsible for organization and cleanliness of the lot(s), and exterior of building, and/or basic landscaping responsibilities.

Abilities:

• Ability to read and comprehend instructions and information.
• Professional personal appearance.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to meet company's production and quality standards.
• Able and willing to work flexible hours. Able to receive and follow directions.

Physical Requirements

This position requires you to move throughout the company facility for most of the shift. Stand and walk for prolonged periods. Bending, twisting and/or stooping, kneeling, or squatting on a regular and prolonged basis, and infrequently seated. Lifting over 50lbs on a regular basis. This position also could involve climbing stairs and ladders, reaching and/or lifting overhead on a regular basis. On a regular basis this position involves repetitive hand/finger movement, grasping/grabbing with hands, and pushing & pulling motions. This position does involve a work environment consistent with working indoors and outside in varying weather conditions.