Janitor/Custodian

Full TimeJANITOR

Grand Blanc, MI, US

30+ days agoRequisition ID: 1168

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Salary Range:$12.00 To $14.90 Hourly

Janitor/Custodian

SUMMARY

Keep buildings in clean and orderly condition. Perform heavy cleaning duties, such as cleaning floors, shampooing rugs, washing walls and glass, and removing rubbish. Duties may include tending furnace and boiler, performing routine maintenance activities, notifying management of needs for repairs, and cleaning snow or debris from sidewalk.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Monitor building security and safety by performing such tasks as locking doors after operating hours and checking electrical appliance use to ensure that hazards are not created.
2. Service, clean, and supply restrooms.
3. Gather and empty trash.
4. Clean building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, or vacuuming them.
5. Follow procedures for the safe use of chemical cleaners and power equipment, to prevent damage to floor and fixtures.
6. Mix water and detergents or acids in containers to prepare cleaning solutions, according to specifications.
7. Strip, seal, finish, and polish floors.
8. Notify managers concerning the need for major repairs or additions to building operating systems.
9. Requisition supplies and equipment needed for cleaning and maintenance duties.
10. Clean windows, glass partitions, and mirror using soapy water or other cleaners, sponges, and squeegees.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS

Skills

1. Reading comprehension -- Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
2. Active listening -- 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.
3. Speaking -- Talking to others to convey information effectively.
4. Coordination -- Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
5. Equipment selection -- Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
6. Time management -- Managing one's own time.
7. Equipment maintenance -- Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining what kind of maintenance is needed.
8. Writing -- Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
9. Instructing -- Teaching others how to do something.
10. Judgment and Decision Making -- Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.