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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.
$32,947 / year median in Indiana
+11% projected growth
Job Description
Position Pay:
$17.15After 6 months$19.54Must be available to work all shifts. 1st Shift- 7:00 am
- 3:00 pm2nd Shift
- 3:00 pm
- 11:00 pm3rd Shift
- 11:00 pm
- 7:00 amThis is a Union position that follows a Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Primary Purpose:
Perform general cleaning of office and production environment (vacuum, empty trash, dust and windows).Job Duties/Requirements:
Operate company vehicle to make pickup and deliveriesOperate Latrine cleaning systemOperator floor cleaning equipmentPerform other duties as described by supervisorCommunicate effectively with team membersAble to work with solvents and cleaning liquidsAbility to maintain 5S and a safe work environmentAbility to work in a multitude of environments outdoor, indoor, confined spaces, heights and all weather conditionsAbility to work independent and as part of a teamAbility to work overtime or any shift as requiredAbility to work from heightsAbility to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)Requirements:
High School Diploma/GED or equivalent is requiredMust have a valid drivers licensePhysical Demands:
Constantly (80% to 100%)Grasping/HandlingStandingWalkingFrequently (55% to 79%)Bending/StoopingClimbing stairs, ladders, slopesPeriodically (30% to 54%)TwistingOccasionally (10% to 29%)Neck Flexion/ExtensionReaching ForwardReaching OverheadSeldom (1% to 9%)CrawlingKneeling Physical Effort:
Lift/Carrying0 to 5 lbs Constantly (80% to 100%)6 25 lbs Periodically (30% to 54%)26 50 lbs Occasionally (10% to 29%)51 100 lbs Seldom (1% to 9%)Over 100 lbs Seldom (1% to 9%) Pushing/Pulling0 to 5 lbs Occasionally (10% to 29%)6 25 lbs Occasionally (10% to 29%)26 50 lbs Frequently (55% to 79%)51 100 lbs Periodically (30% to 54%)Over 100 lbs Seldom (1% to 9%) Mental and/orPhysical Demands:
Constantly (80% to 100%)Ability to provide excellent customer serviceFrequently (55% to 79%)Ability to perform quality checks as requiredAbility to read small printAbility to recognize defectsNeverAbility to distinguish colorWork Conditions:
Constantly (80% to 100%)DirtyDustFrequently (55% to 79%)Chemical AgentsFumes, OdorsPeriodically (30% to 54%)WetSeldom (1% to 9%)Biological AgentsExcessive ColdExcessive HeatNoiseSolvents, Petroleum ProductsNeverVibration Job Specific Conditions/Demands:
Constantly (80% to 100%)OutdoorsStandingFrequently (55% to 79%)Power Tools/EquipmentOccasionally (10% to 29%)Driving vehicle/equipmentTalkingSeldom (1% to 9%)HearingOutdoors- Subject to change based on business needs