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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.
$35,662 / year median in Pennsylvania
+6% projected growth
Job Description
- Overview
- We are looking for a reliable and experienced School Custodian to perform general cleaning duties in designated areas at a K-12 school, college or university campus environment.
- $15.00 per hour
- The pay listed is the hourly range or the hourly rate for this position. A specific offer will vary based on applicant's experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, and alignment with market data
Benefit Information:
ABM offers a comprehensive benefits package. For information about ABM's benefits, visit ABM Employee Benefits | Front Line Team Members (https://wpe-media.abm.com/wp-content/uploads/AnnualBenefitFlyers/Recruiting%20Flyer%20-%20Frontline.pdf) A good job for someone just entering the workforce or returning to the workforce with limited experience and education. ABM is a military and veteran friendly employer, veterans and candidates with military experience encouraged to apply.Military Occupational Specialty Code:
92S, 92Y, LS, 3051, 3F1X1- Responsibilities
- Clean and maintain assigned area, which may include classrooms, hallways, restrooms, locker rooms, office, and stairways
- Sweep, remove debris, clean spills, and mop floors in designated areas
- Regularly check trash receptacles, emptying as needed, in all designated areas
- Follow procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power equipment in order to prevent damage to floors and fixtures
- Notify lead cleaner or manager concerning the need for minor or major repairs or additions to building operating systems
- Establish and maintain effective communication and working relationships with clients, co-workers, shift coordinators, supervisors, managers, etc.
- Collect, consolidate, and separate recycling into proper receptacles
- Clean and dust desks, chairs, tables furniture, fixtures, doors, sills, floors, ceiling, and walls
- Polish hard surfaces, e.g. woodwork, stainless steel surfaces
- Wipe and clean tabletops, chairs, and equipment in food areas
- Move cabinets, boxes, furniture, crates and equipment to clean areas, either manually or by using hand trucks
- Clean interior partition glass, windows, glass partitions, and mirrors using soapy water or other cleaners, sponges, and squeegees
- Sweep walks, rake leaves, cut grass, remove snow or perform other incidental seasonal tasks
- Maintain the cleanliness of restrooms (clean and polish as needed)
- Comply with all safety, security, compliance, and quality standards and procedures established by the Company, Clients, and regulatory authorities
- Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- No experience required and on the job training provided.
- No high school diploma, GED or college degree required.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior customer service experience
- One (1) year of prior similar work experience.