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Cleaner/Janitor
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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
- Perform routine cleaning tasks including sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming floors to maintain cleanliness.
- Conduct industrial and commercial cleaning duties, ensuring all areas are sanitized and well-kept.
- Carry out custodial tasks such as emptying trash bins, cleaning restrooms, and replenishing supplies.
- Maintain facilities by performing minor maintenance tasks and reporting any issues that require attention.
- Execute floor care procedures including buffing, stripping, and waxing as needed to preserve floor integrity.
- Assist with porter duties, ensuring common areas are tidy and presentable at all times. Skills
- Proficiency in industrial cleaning techniques and equipment operation.
- Experience in commercial cleaning settings with a strong understanding of custodial practices.
- Knowledge of facilities maintenance protocols to ensure operational efficiency.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain high standards of cleanliness.
- Familiarity with floor care methods including buffing and waxing processes.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent time management skills to efficiently complete assigned tasks.