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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.
$34,002 / year median in North Carolina
+15% projected growth
Job Description
Primary Responsibilities:
Perform various laborer duties, such as cleaning, grounds keeping, painting, and basic building maintenance, using powered equipment as needed, in assigned location(s). Ensure that assigned spaces are maintained according to health and safety standards, company operating procedures, and company schedules. Pick up trash and debris; transport waste, trash, and recyclables to appropriate disposal areas; ensure the proper disposal of chemical products. Operate company vehicle, as required. Participate in staff meetings and share observations and ideas that may lead to improved building and grounds cleaning and maintenance. Protect, maintain, and disinfect work equipment, tools, and supplies. Adhere to safety rules; report safety hazards and unusual occurrences; participate in safety meetings and trainings. Maintain inventory and equipment records; keep storage areas and carts well-stocked, clean, and tidy. Interact with residents in a professional and friendly manner; provide high quality customer service. Other duties as assigned.Role Specific Requirements:
High school education, GED, or equivalent preferred. Working knowledge of basic maintenance, types and uses of cleaning products, and types and uses of powered equipment preferred. Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English as to follow oral and written instructions, maintain records, document activities, and communicate with colleagues and residents. Required to provide and maintain own basic hand and power tools related to work requirements. Valid driver's license required.Competencies:
Customer Focus- Prioritizes and takes action on the needs of both internal and external customers. Designs and delivers products and services with the customer experience top of mind. Teamwork and Collaboration
- Capable of working well with others both on the team and cross-functionally to achieve individual goals, team goals, department goals, and/or organizational goals. Values diverse perspectives and working with others as a way to achieve the best output possible. Problem Solving and Decision Making
- Uses critical thinking to evaluate problems, gather information, understand causes, and identify best possible solutions. Invests time in planning, discovery, and reflection to drive better decisions and more efficient implementations. Resilience
- Thrives and grows in a rapidly changing and complex environment. Displays flexibility, activates networks, and adopts a continuous growth mindset to learn from mistakes and bounce back from adversity. Creativity and Innovation
- Thinks beyond the confines of traditional models to recognize opportunities and find new and better ways of doing things.