A Janitor is a professional who is a vital part of any business. They are responsible for maintaining a clean and healthy facility by completing various tasks. This can include mopping & vacuuming floors, disinfecting surfaces and restrooms and emptying trash and recycle cans.
Janitor responsibilities include:
- Cleaning and supplying designated building areas
- Performing and documenting routine inspection and maintenance activities
- Carrying out heavy cleansing tasks and special projects
Perform outside duties such as washing windows; sweeping walks; shoveling snow; picking up trash; preparing grounds by putting in gravel, dumping and smoothing hot top, etc.
Perform related duties such as loading or unloading equipment and supplies from vehicles; moving furniture; setting up furniture such as beds, desks and cabinets.
Provide on-the-job training and orientation to employees.
Inspect assigned areas for cleanliness, adherence to safety standards
Maintain records or logs on assigned unit activities.
Operate an electrically-powered combination scrubber and vacuum floor machine.
Other essential Cleaner skills include:
- Communication
- Interpersonal skills
- Proactivity
- The ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- The ability to follow health and safety standards
- Time management
