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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.
$34,068 / year median in New Mexico
+10% projected growth
Job Description
Oversee and participate with pre/post event cleaning and janitorial tasks including but not limited to sweeping, mopping, dusting, trash removal, vacuuming, washing, stripping, carpet cleaning, window washing and waxing. Assist in training new hires or subcontracted services in the proper use of equipment. Must enforce all policies and procedures of the facility. Perform repairs and maintenance tasks. Participate in execution of life safety or damage concers or loss of property promptly to supervisor or manager. Work extended and/or irregular hours including nights, weekends, holidays as needed. Review daily assignments and special projects. Inspect completed work to determine that it meets the acceptable requirements. Issue supplies and equipment. Compile a list to order all necessary inventories of equipment and supplies. Should have knowledge and or experience in groundskeeping, cutting grass, maintaining curb appeal. Must have the knowledge or be able to operate extractor machine. Must be able to work on elevated areas including ladders, scaffolding, and scissor lifts. Assist other Operations Department divisions to expedite set-up and teardown events whenever possible. Must be able to perform other duties assigned.