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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.
$38,933 / year median in Connecticut
+13% projected growth
Job Description
Overview:
We are seeking a reliable and dedicated Cleaner to join our team. As a Cleaner, you will play a crucial role in maintaining cleanliness and sanitation within our customers' facilities on a weekly routine basis.Duties:
- Perform custodial duties such as sweeping, mopping, dusting, and vacuuming
- Maintain cleanliness in various areas including restrooms, offices, and common spaces
- Replenishing supplies in restrooms, break rooms, and janitorial closets
- Empty trash receptacles and replace liners
- Maintain a clean and organized appearance by straightening up chairs and carpet runners
- Clean windows, glass surfaces, and mirrors
- Maintain inventory of cleaning supplies and notify supervisor of low stock
- Report all concerns, complaints, or damage of property or building to supervisor immediately
- Removing garbage from building at the end of the night by placing in dumpster or trash can
- Maintaining cleanliness of all rags used and mops every week
- Replacing vacuum bags as needed and reporting any damage or wear to supervisor
- Responsible for safeguarding access keys and/or codes for certain facilities
- Follow established cleaning procedures and safety guidelines
- Strictly adhering to the company time and attendance policies
Qualifications:
- Reliable transportation required
- Proven experience in custodial or commercial cleaning preferred
- Knowledge of facilities maintenance practices desirable
- Knowledge of custodial practices and procedures preferred
- Ability to maintain cleanliness and follow sanitation guidelines
- Familiarity with industrial cleaning techniques is a plus
- Proficiency in floor care methods including buffing is a plus
- Comfortable working independently
- Willingness to put the required effort into each day of work with desire to provide excellence
- Attention to detail
- Possess a positive attitude
- Communicate effectively
- Possess physical stamina and have good time management
- Be honest and have integrity
- Desire to help where needed If you are a reliable individual with a strong work ethic and a commitment to cleanliness, we would love to hear from you.
Job Type:
Part-time Pay:
$18.50- $25.