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JANITOR

Service By Medallion
Palo Alto, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 11/19/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/19/2026

This position is to support the operations department with janitorial functions. To ensure the successful and timely completion of cleaning buildings; and to maintain an attractive, sanitary and safe environment. The ideal candidate will demonstrate cleanliness with a focus on detail.

Essential duties include, but are not limited to:

  • Dusting desks, chairs, counters, blinds and furniture
  • Clean lobby, reception or any other assigned areas by your supervisor
  • Dusting
  • Vacuuming
  • Spot cleaning
  • Refilling supplies and dispensers
  • Empty wastebaskets & recycling bins
  • Spot Mop floors as necessary
  • Wipe down tables and chairs
  • Assist janitorial staff for special projects and/or perform any duties as directed by your supervisor
  • Clean using appropriate methods, equipment and chemicals by following our established processes and procedures
  • Attendance and Punctuality essential function of the position as it requires face to face interaction.
  • Follow company health and safety rules and wear protective equipment when and where applicable.
  • Follow all established company policies, protocols, and guidelines
  • Valid CA Drivers license and Clean MVR.
  • Must have own transportation as the position requires travel to various locations.
  • Basic knowledge of standard janitorial duties, cleaning techniques, products and equipment preferred.
  • High school diploma/GED required OR equivalent work experience in leiu of
  • Must be 18 years of age
  • Must have ability to read and interpret documents such as but not limited to safety data sheets (SDS), operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals, etc.
  • Must be able to understand and to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
  • Ability to multitask in a fast pace work environment
  • Bilingual (English and Spanish) highly preferred
  • Be able to work in a team oriented environment, maintain a positive attitude at all times, and be able to assist the team/department to complete goals.
  • Use logic & reasoning to identify the strengths & weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with client, supervisor and coworkers
  • Strong interpersonal skills and customer service oriented
  • Must be able to communicate effectively in English with at least 70% comprehension

Physical Requirements:

  • Requires regular attendance and/or physical presence at the job
  • Fast paced, high volume, detail oriented work environment
  • Requires the ability to move, lift, carry, pull or push heavy objects or materials. 40%
  • Lift up to 25 pounds unassisted.
  • Requires extensive use of hands (ability to reach over, bend and extend hands) 40%
  • Reach above and below shoulder height, constant walking, standing in one place for long periods of time, bending, stooping, lifting, kneeling, etc. 80%
  • Work in varying temperature environments (internal and external parts of the building)

PLEASE NOTE: Due to the cyclical nature of the industry, team members are required to work varying shifts and schedules, including nights, weekends, and holidays, which reflect the Company's operating requirements.

This job description is intended to describe the general requirements for the position. It is not a complete statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Other duties not listed here may be assigned as necessary to ensure the proper operations of the department. Changes may be made with or without prior notice.

Service By Medallion ("the Company") is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: Service By Medallion is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Service By Medallion are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Service By Medallion will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

  • Must have own transportation as the position requires travel to various locations.
  • Basic knowledge of standard janitorial duties, cleaning techniques, products and equipment preferred.
  • High school diploma/GED required OR equivalent work experience in leiu of
  • Must be 18 years of age
  • Must have ability to read and interpret documents such as but not limited to safety data sheets (SDS), operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals, etc.
  • Must be able to understand and to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
  • Ability to multitask in a fast pace work environment
  • Be able to work in a team oriented environment, maintain a positive attitude at all times, and be able to assist the team/department to complete goals.
  • Use logic & reasoning to identify the strengths & weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with client, supervisor and coworkers

Physical Requirements:

  • Requires regular attendance and/or physical presence at the job
  • Fast paced, high volume, detail oriented work environment
  • Requires the ability to move, lift, carry, pull or push heavy objects or materials. 40%
  • Lift up to 25 pounds unassisted.
  • Requires extensive use of hands (ability to reach over, bend and extend hands) 40%
  • Reach above and below shoulder height, constant walking, standing in one place for long periods of time, bending, stooping, lifting, kneeling, etc. 80%
  • Work in varying temperature environments (internal and external parts of the building)

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