What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Cleaner position at Harvard Maintenance, Inc?

Position Objective

Company Overview:

The Harvard Companies include entities working to serve the business community in the janitorial and protection services areas. Harvard Maintenance and Harvard Protection are two of the largest and fastest growing, privately owned providers of high quality janitorial and security services in the United States. We are an industry leader and are well known for our innovative thinking and entrepreneurial spirit. Our success over the last fifty years stems from Harvard's Inverted Pyramid®, which recognizes that our front-line employees are the most important people in our organization. The Inverted Pyramid® ensures that our employees feel valued, are given the tools to be successful, and are empowered to execute in their roles. People are also at the center of our Core Values. Our People First core value clearly states that “we are a family organization that promotes respect and embraces diversity”.

Job Summary:

Primary focus will be to service the existing business, operationally and financially, while maintaining relationships with existing customers and developing new business where possible.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Responsible for all basic cleaning
Cleaning of restrooms includes restocking toilet tissue and other dispensers, emptying trash, clean and sanitize fixtures, clean mirrors, spot clean partition doors and walls, sweep and mop tile floors, and clean toilets and urinals
Move furniture, vacuum, reposition furniture, empty trash and replace liners
Check all trash containers prior to moving it
Cleaning includes dust mopping, damp mopping, sweeping, vacuuming, gum removal, dusting, picking up larger objects off the floor and spot cleaning glass
Performs additional duties as required, including attending to flooded areas, incidental spills, and related clean-up work for trash and restroom concerns
Restock carts and closets at the end of each shift

Knowledge and Skill Requirements

High School Diploma
Minimum of 1 year experience
Strong communication skills
Must be willing to work assigned hours

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Must be physically able to bend, stoop, climb and reach
Must be able to lift, move and use containers of water, cleaning fluids, and germicidal agents
Must be able to lift and use wet mop and other janitorial equipment
Work outdoors in all changing weather condition in geographical area
Standing and/or walking, sitting, stooping, or kneeling

Compensation

Harvard is offering a competitive salary structure including benefit package with medical, dental, life, and long-term disability (LTD) insurance along with 401K Savings Plan.

An Equal Opportunity Employer --- M/F/D/V