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Wythe Animal Wellness Community Veterinary Care
Janitor/Cleaner
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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.
$35,406 / year median in Virginia
+12% projected growth
Job Description
Job Overview We are seeking a dedicated and energetic Janitor/Cleaner to maintain a pristine and welcoming environment in our facility. In this vital role, you will be responsible for ensuring all areas are clean, sanitized, and well-maintained, contributing to a safe and healthy space for staff and visitors alike. Your proactive approach to cleaning and maintenance will help uphold our high standards of cleanliness and safety, making a positive impact every day.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Technical Assure all areas of the hospital are clean, without odor, and are kept in good condition. Clean, dust, and wipe furniture. Sweep, mop, or vacuum floors and rugs. Empty/clean wastebaskets and trash containers. Empty and clean ash trays and cigarette urns (if applicable). Replace light bulbs and change out central AC filters. Refill restroom dispensers. Wash walls; use ladders when required in work assignments. Clean and sanitize restrooms/bathrooms using established practices and procedures. Patrol hospital grounds daily, picking up any trash and stool material. Monitoring the outside waste station ensures cleanliness, stocked with poop bags, and changing out full receptacle(s). Wash accessible interior and exterior windows. Maintain cleaning and maintenance logs to the satisfaction of the practice manager. Attend safety meetings and other related meetings. Adhere to OSHA standards in the storage, use and handling of all cleaning supplies.COMPETENCY
Basic Skills:
Have essential physical and mental capabilities in the following: Interpersonal skills, memory, attention to detail, follow directions, comprehension, calculating, reading, writing, speaking, evaluating, mathematics, organizing and innovation. Understands cleaning protocols. Ability to perform moderately heavy physical labor. Ability to work independently on assigned tasks as well as to accept direction on given assignments. Understand and carry out oral and written direction. Possession of strong organizational skills. Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making. Regular attendance and timeliness are an essential function in order to fulfill the requirements of this position. Performs other duties as assigned. Ability to multi-taskCommunication Skills:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Possess exceptional interpersonal communication skills. Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar. Requires active listening skills, giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate and not interrupting at inappropriate times. Requires face-to-face discussions with individuals or team membersSocial Skills:
Maintains a pleasant, professional manner with clients, patients and fellow team members. Work well with all employees and ensure that your actions support the hospital, the doctors, and the practice philosophy. Ability to work independently on assigned tasks as well as to accept direction on given assignments. Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals or the practice to make improvements or take corrective action. Ability to adjust actions in relation to other's actions Teaching others how to perform a task Actively looking for ways to help others Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do. Requires dealing with unpleasant, angry or discourteous people Join us in creating clean, safe environments that foster productivity and well-being! We value proactive individuals who take pride in their work and are committed to safety and excellence every day.Pay:
From $16.00 per hour Expected hours: 20.0 - 24.0 per weekBenefits:
Employee discount Flexible scheduleWork Location:
In personBenefits
- Flexible Work Schedules
- Dental Insurance
- Discounts/Reimbursements