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Premiere Building Maintenance

General Cleaner

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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.

$32,130 / year median in Tennessee

+13% projected growth

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Job Description

A general cleaner is assigned to perform the overall janitorial services at the facility and may be cross trained in other positions to ensure the operation runs smoothly in the event of absences.
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A general cleaner is assigned to perform the overall janitorial services at the facility and may be cross trained in other positions to ensure the operation runs smoothly in the event of absences. This position primarily consists of general housekeeping duties: sweeping, mopping and vacuuming floors; taking out trash; dusting; and cleaning restrooms. A general cleaner sweeps and mops floors, vacuums carpets, cleans rugs and dusts furniture and equipment. A general cleaner may be responsible for ensuring specifically designated doors are locked. Additional job duties include collecting and removing garbage, cleaning and restocking bathrooms and cleaning windows, and picking up debris around the facility. If there is an unexpected mess, such as a large spill, the general cleaner will be called to clean it up. Key Responsibilities Vacuuming, sweeping, and mopping of flooring and stairs. Clean and sanitize bathrooms. Clean sinks, countertops, microwaves, and refrigerators in break rooms. Restock supplies in bathrooms, breakrooms and common areas. Empty all trash cans and replace liners, clean receptacles, as necessary. Dusting and cleaning office desks and furniture that are not cluttered. Cleaning windowsills and windows. Maintain janitor closets in a clean, organized and safe manner. Maintain janitorial equipment in a clean, safe and operable condition. Proper labeling, dilution and use of all chemicals. Wearing proper Personal Protective Equipment at all times. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Good communication and interpersonal skills. Good client/ customer service skills. Ability to follow oral and written instructions. Ability to prioritize multiple tasks. Ability to work effectively with a team. Ability to work independently as needed to support the group effort. Basic knowledge of cleaning products or willing to learn. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.