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California Fresh Market - Solvang

Janitorial Maintenance

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What they do

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.

$40,719 / year median in California

+10% projected growth

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Job Description

Description:
A Janitor, or Maintenance Associate, is responsible for maintaining a cleanly facility by completing a variety of cleaning tasks. Their duties include mopping and vacuuming floors, cleaning surfaces with disinfectant and emptying trash cans or recycling bins. A Janitor is in charge of keeping the workplace clean, organized and disinfected. They usually have the following responsibilities: Clean the interior of buildings including floors, carpet, rugs, windows and walls Disinfect commonly used items like door handles, carts, restrooms Maintain cleaning inventory, placing orders for new products when needed Maintain outdoor grounds Remove debris from sidewalks and interior Empty trash and recycling bins
Requirements:
Organized with a high attention to detail, consistently follows through on commitments Demonstrates the ability to handle multiple demands Communications skills
  • clear directions, good listener Experience serving the public Ability to project friendly, outgoing personality Prolonged standing, walking, squatting, and/or bending Ability to lift heavy boxes frequently up to 40 pounds and occasionally team lifting to 75 pounds Repetitive use
  • hand to finger motions, handle or feel objects, reach with hands and arms Must be able to adjust vision to both day and night lighting and be able to focus on distant and close-range projects Ability to walk and stand for long periods Ability to work in cold, wet conditions Ability to read and interpret documents such as department manuals and reports Ability to prioritize work tasks, multi-task, and maintain focus Willingness to work weekends Regular, predictable attendance Willingness and ability to learn and grow to meet the changing requirements of the job Evening/night work may be required Occasional high stress when dealing with systems/customers/staff Ability to work a flexible schedule to include a variety of shifts•afternoons, nights, weekends, and holidays Ability to have a positive attitude always Understand key business standards related to food, service, and cleanliness Problem solving•Anticipating, analyzing, and identifying problems Continuously interacting with customers and co-workers Must be a self-starter in all aspects of your job Good communication skills Knowledge of various cleaning products and when to use them Ability to clean and disinfect various surfaces Knowledge of safety guidelines when working with chemical cleaners Excellent time-management skills