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General Cleaner (K-12) Full-Time

MFM Industries
Burlington, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 4/27/2026 CLOSED ON 5/6/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Cleaner (K-12) Full-Time position at MFM Industries?

Description

ABOUT MFM:

MFM offers flexible schedules and benefits for full- and part-time employees to include medical, dental, vision, 401k, & life insurance.

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, Shift times vary (depending on the school) between 7am to 3:30m, 8am to 4:30pm , 9am to 5:30pm , 11am to 7pm and 12pm to 8pm

Location:

We have a limited amount Full-Time shifts available in Burlington, Elon, Graham, Snow Camp and Mebane

Summary

The custodian cleans and keeps in an orderly condition in area such as classrooms, bathrooms, offices, cafeterias, common areas, gym and fitness areas, and perimeter grounds. Duties involve a combination of sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, and polishing floors; removing chips, trash, or other refuse; dusting equipment, furniture, or fixtures; polishing metal fixtures or trimmings; providing supplies and minor maintenance services; and cleaning lavatories, showers, and restrooms.

Requirements

Day Cleaning

  • Open building and check for maintenance issues
  • Respond to request by Principal (s) and teachers
  • Police entrance areas and spot clean door glass
  • Clean up cafeteria daily after breakfast and lunch
  • Dust mop hall after class breaks as needed
  • Monitor all restrooms after each class break-mop floor, spot clean sinks, vanities, counter tops, mirrors, floors, and walls, pick up paper and flush commodes and urinals, and take out trash
  • Pick up trash outside of building at least one (1)time per day
  • Change light bulbs and tubes as needed
  • Clean and mop any accident that may occur during the day
  • Clean electrical rooms and storage closets as needed
  • Sweep entranceways - to include snow removal from entrances and sidewalks

General Cleaning

  • Preforms general clean-up of all buildings as directed ensure rooms are maintained and fully equipped cleaning and sanitizing offices, meeting rooms, and public areas.
  • Dust furniture, walls, machines, and equipment
  • Service, clean, and supply rooms
  • Gathers and empty trash and recycling. May include transporting trash from collection points to incinerator, compactor, or pick up areas
  • Inside window pane, glass surfaces, and mirror cleaning to height no greater than body height plus and arm's extension from floor level during periodic cleaning maintenance programs.
  • Polish metal fixtures or trimmings
  • Complete non-routine cleaning according to specified job orders, handle emergency cleaning and upkeep requests, and tackle heavy cleaning jobs upon request.
  • Maintain and upkeep of all cleaning equipment supplies and products.
  • Reports repairs and replacement needed when encountered on job
  • Mix and dispose of all cleaning solutions appropriately.
  • Follow all health and safety regulations
  • Ensure safe and sanitary storage and care of products

Floors

  • Sweep, mop, scrub, and vacuum floors
  • Spot clean carpets
  • Steam clean or shampoo carpets as needed or if in the contract
  • Use electrically powered scrubbing and polishing machines to burnish, scrub, polish floors
  • Follow procedures for use of chemical cleaners and power equipment in order to prevent damage
  • Replenish consumable items such as soap toilet rolls paper towels if required within the contract
  • The use of chemical agents as directed by the supervising officer in the discharge of cleaning operations or maintenance procedures after receiving proper instructions and training.
  • Complete any other duty assigned by supervisor

Bathroom Cleaner

  • Clean toilets, urinals, hand basins, sinks, baths, showers, and drinking fountains, and wipe surfaces
  • Replenish consumables such as soap, paper towels, toilet paper, etc.
  • Empty trash and sanitary bins
  • Dust the fan/vent
  • Clean all piping
  • Mop and scrub floors
  • Clean grout as needed
  • Complete any other duties assigned by supervisor

Abilities/Skills

  • Ability to handle heavy janitorial equipment and tools Able to follow verbal direction and schedule.
  • Able to work well alone, with a partner, or with a team.
  • Reliable and punctual with a dedicated professionalism to job and duties Able to adapt to changing schedules
  • Excellent time management skills and attention to details.

Scope/Complexity

Candidates must exhibit a strong attention to detail. Have an ability to work well under minimum supervision. Have the capacity to take direction from supervisors. Exhibit excellent communication skills and have the ability to work as a team. Candidate must be able to stand for long lengths, walk, bend, reach, stretch, push, pull, and lift repetitively during working hours. Candidate needs to be physically capable of lifting and moving objects up to 50 lbs. as necessary.

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