Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners

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 need for repairs, and cleaning snow or debris from sidewalk.

Duties

• Service, clean, or supply restrooms.
• Gather and empty trash.
• Clean building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, or vacuuming.
• Follow procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power equipment to prevent damage to floors and fixtures.
• Mix water and detergents or acids in containers to prepare cleaning solutions, according to specifications.
• Strip, seal, finish, and polish floors.
• Notify managers concerning the need for major repairs or additions to building operating systems.
• Requisition supplies or equipment needed for cleaning and maintenance duties.
• Clean windows, glass partitions, or mirrors, using soapy water or other cleaners, sponges, or squeegees.
• Steam clean or shampoo carpets.
• Set up, arrange, or remove decorations, tables, chairs, ladders, or scaffolding to prepare facilities for events, such as banquets or meetings.
• Clean and polish furniture and fixtures.
• Dust furniture, walls, machines, or equipment.
• Move heavy furniture, equipment, or supplies, either manually or by using hand trucks.
• Remove snow from sidewalks, driveways, or parking areas, using snowplows, snow blowers, or snow shovels, or spread snow melting chemicals.
• Clean laboratory equipment, such as glassware or metal instruments, using solvents, brushes, rags, or power cleaning equipment.
• Spray insecticides or fumigants to prevent insect or rodent infestation.
• Make adjustments or minor repairs to heating, cooling, ventilating, plumbing, or electrical systems.
• Clean and restore building interiors damaged by fire, smoke, or water, using commercial cleaning equipment.
• Clean chimneys, flues, and connecting pipes, using power or hand tools.
• Monitor building security and safety by performing tasks such as locking doors after operating hours or checking electrical appliance use to ensure that hazards are not created.
• Mow or trim lawns or shrubbery, using mowers or hand or power trimmers, and clear debris from grounds.
• Drive vans, industrial trucks, or other vehicles required to travel to or to perform cleaning work.

Requirements

• Monitor building premises to ensure occupant or visitor safety.
• Remove debris from work sites.
• Trim trees or other vegetation.
• Operate grounds maintenance equipment.
• Drive trucks or other vehicles to or at work sites.
• Clean facilities or sites.
• Dispose of trash or waste materials.
• Clean building walls or flooring.
• Prepare chemicals for work application.
• Prepare chemicals for work application.
• Clean building walls or flooring.
• Confer with coworkers to coordinate maintenance or cleaning activities.
• Select equipment, materials, or supplies for cleaning or maintenance activities.
• Clean furniture or fixtures.
• Clean building walls or flooring.
• Move furniture.
• Decorate indoor or outdoor spaces.
• Clean furniture or fixtures.
• Clean furniture or fixtures.
• Clean equipment or supplies.
• Clean building walls or flooring.
• Move furniture.
• Remove snow.
• Drive trucks or other vehicles to or at work sites.
• Clean equipment or supplies.
• Treat facilities to eliminate pests.
• Maintain equipment or systems to ensure proper functioning.
• Clean facilities or sites.
• Clean facilities or sites.

Nice To Haves

• Microsoft Excel
• Adjustable hand wrenches
• Adjustable widemouth pliers
• Aerial manlifts
• Air compressors
• Carpet shampooers
• Claw hammers
• Cordless drills
• Desktop computers
• Dry mops
• Equipment dollies
• Extension ladders
• Floor buffers
• Floor strippers
• Floor waxers
• Forklifts
• Hand trucks
• Hedge trimmers
• Industrial vacuums
• Insecticide sprayers
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft Word
• Personal computers
• Phillips head screwdrivers
• Portable scaffolding
• Power floor scrubbers
• Power grinders
• Power mowers
• Power saws
• Precision files
• Protective ear plugs
• Push brooms
• Ratchet wrenches
• Ride-on industrial vacuum cleaners
• Safety glasses
• Safety gloves
• Scissor lifts
• Snow blowers
• Snow shovels
• Snowplows
• Steam cleaning equipment
• Step ladders
• Straight screwdrivers
• Wet mops
• Window squeegees

About Us

Are you passionate about inspiring young minds and nurturing their growth in a faith-centered environment? Ragin Prep is looking for dedicated educators to join our team. As an independent Christian academy, we are committed to cultivating a love for learning, strong moral values, and a sense of purpose in each student. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to make a difference every day—guiding students academically, spiritually, and personally. Come be part of a supportive community where faith and education work hand in hand to prepare the next generation!