A Janitor or Cleaner provides cleaning and basic maintenance in buildings such as schools, offices, stores, hospitals or hotels. Cleans and polishes floors, removes trash, vacuums carpets, washes windows, cleans bathrooms, stocks building supplies such as light bulbs and paper towels and performs minor repairs as needed. Holds keys for rooms and building entrances and locks or unlocks them as needed.
Janitor/Custodian (Friday - Sunday) Grossmont Gardens Senior Living - 2.7 La Mesa, CA Job Details Part-time $17 - $18 an hour 9 hours ago Benefits Paid time off Qualifications Residential painting Attention to detail Ability to follow instructions Facilities maintenance Air conditioning Full Job Description We are currently seeking a dependable and hardworking Part-Time Janitor to join our team. This position is responsible for maintaining a clean, sanitary, and welcoming environment for our residents, staff, and visitors.
Schedule:
Friday through
Sunday Hours:
11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. The ideal candidate is reliable, detail-oriented, and able to work independently while completing routine cleaning and janitorial duties. Responsibilities include cleaning common areas, restrooms, floors, and other assigned areas, as well as trash removal and general upkeep of the facility.
Purpose:
To maintain assigned areas in a clean, sanitary, safe, orderly and attractive manner in accordance with established procedures and as directed by supervisor; assure that the highest degree of cleanliness and sanitation is maintained at all times.
Essential Functions:
Follow cleaning schedule and instructions as directed by supervisor, including resident rooms, offices and public areas. Sweep and vacuum all assigned areas Clean and/or polish all room furnishings, fixtures, ledges, heating/air conditioning units in resident rooms and all public areas. Clean windows and mirrors in resident rooms and all public areas. Clean walls and ceilings by washing, wiping, dusting, spot cleaning, disinfecting and deodorizing. Clean all hallways, stairways and elevators as necessary. Empty all wastebaskets. Submit maintenance work orders of general maintenance concerns and/or problems to Maintenance Director or Administrator. Report to supervisor any unsafe/hazardous conditions within the community and any needed repairs to housekeeping or other Community equipment. Clean and check model rooms and work in concert with admissions to insure that all incoming residents' rooms are cleaned and ready for move-in. Clean the employee break room when necessary. Check and refill all paper towel and soap dispensers as necessary. Assist with laundry duties as directed or as needed including, but not limited to linens, towels, and resident personal laundry. Follow soiled and clean laundry protocol as directed by supervisor. Provide inventory of chemicals, supplies, linens as required. Log water or heat temperatures as required or requested. Follow infection control and universal precautions policy. Attend in-services and staff meetings as requested. Keep janitor closets and housekeeping supply rooms clean and orderly. Other duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary and appropriate by supervisor or Administrator. Clean exterior windows, patios, or other outside areas as requested or assigned. Working Conditions (travel, hours, and environment): Scheduled hours; possible overtime Subject to reactions from dust, cleaning and disinfecting solutions, falls, burns from equipment, odors. Physical/Sensory Requirements (with or without the aid of mechanical devices): Medium Work - Ability to exert 20-50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10-25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Report all incidents/accidents. Assist others with lifting as required.
OSHA Category Classification:
II:
Potential for exposure to bloodborne pathogen. Qualifications Proven experience in janitorial and custodial roles, particularly in commercial settings Strong skills in cleaning and floor care Familiarity with industrial cleaning techniques and facilities maintenance Ability to perform buffing and maintenance tasks Experience in residential painting and porter duties is a plus Detail-oriented with a commitment to maintaining cleanliness and hygiene standards
