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Custodian

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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.

$35,662 / year median in Pennsylvania

+6% projected growth

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Job Description

Job Overview:
Will provide general maintenance of office building(s) at designated site(s) and ensure a safe and sanitized working environment.
Responsibilities and Duties:
Empty waste baskets daily and take refuse to curb for weekly pick up. Vacuum carpets daily and keep walkways free of debris and clutter. Clean and sanitize bathroom daily. Clean other equipment and furniture as indicated. Clean inside windows weekly; outside windows monthly, weather permitting. Strip, wax and polish floors weekly. Keep equipment and supplies stocked and accessible and notify supervisor of any supply needs. Notify supervisor of general maintenance repairs that cannot be completed by Custodial staff. Perform related work as directed.
Education and Experience:
High School Diploma Prior cleaning experience preferred