General Cleaner - Public Health Building

Job Summary

Required Qualifications

• •Able to understand written and verbal instructions in English
• •Able to apply common sense understanding to follow instructions that were provided
• •Bending - 80% of the shift
• •Carrying - 95% of the shift
• •Kneeling - 75% of the shift
• •Lifting - 75% of the shift
• •Pulling and pushing - 80% of the shift
• •Reaching overhead - 75% of the shift
• •Standing - 100% of the shift
• •Walking - 95% of the shift
• •Grasping - 95% of the shift
• •Lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 50lbs
• •Carrying up to 30 lbs
• •Works a flexible work schedule which includes nights, weekends, and holidays
• •Reports to work on time
• •Dressed in company uniform to also include employee badge and black slip resistant safety shoes
• •Identifies and reports safety hazards to supervisor and/or Manager
• •Follows Safety Procedures which include the correct use of PPE and other Safety requirements (i.e., Bloodborne pathogens) based on the job
• •Responsible for cleaning all bio-waste using these procedures
• •Follows all infection control practices including hand washing techniques
• •Ensures that cleaning carts are not be left unattended and that they are properly and safely replenished after each shift
• •Ensures that custodial closets remain locked at all times and keys are properly signed in and out and are always left at the job site
• •Keeps hallways and pathways clear of carts, cleaning equipment, tools, and any other hazardous items that could result in trips and falls
• •Leaves equipment and cleaning materials clean at the end of each shift and ready to use
• •Secures job area with safety signs when mopping or performing other duties that may be hazardous to the public
• •Locks and unlocks doors and windows to offices and other rooms as necessary
• •Turns off light when rooms are unoccupied
• •Safely empties trash into the proper dumping area and breaks down heavy trash into more manageable weights before lifting and dumping
• •Cleans telephones periodically using germicidal and cleaner disinfectants if applicable
• •Collects both recyclable and non-recyclable waste and replaces trash cans liners where applicable
• •Cleans and dusts furniture, exhibit cases, fixtures, windows, doors, trim, and related furnishings
• •Cleans toilets and sanitizes restrooms including sweeping, mopping, and dusting of all surfaces and stocks restroom with supplies such as toilet paper, paper towels, and soap
• •Cleans light switches, doors and walls, and tops of modular furniture and blinds
• •Cleans and/or polishes tables, benches and chairs, stainless steel elevators, escalators, water fountains, and sinks and removes cobwebs
• •Vacuums fully in traffic areas and cleans any visible debris on carpets
• •Cleans and dusts furniture, exhibit cases, fixtures, windows, doors, trim, and related furnishings; moves furniture, supplies and miscellaneous only when directed by a supervisor
• •Performs routine cleaning of administrative offices, lobbies, breakrooms, lounges, corridors, bathrooms, elevators and stairways in a clean, neat and sanitary manner
• •Performs all assigned tasks in a professional manner in order to reflect the highest integrity of the Company
• •Employment is contingent upon passing a pre-employment drug screening and background check

Desired Qualifications

• •High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma is preferred
• •Six months of related experience is preferred
• •Strive for professional excellence in the performance of their jobs
• •Understand and support the company's direction
• •Provide superior service to our customers and employees
• •Be flexible, innovative, and responsible to change
• •Manage human and financial resources wisely
• •Be a team player, helping others to succeed
• •Encourage open communication throughout the company
• •Treat all individuals with dignity and respect
• •Have pride in and sell Owens Realty Services to others
• •Be energetic and excited about their field of work and of others around them
• •Be able to go above and beyond what is expected of them
• •Be involved and enveloped in the entire business of our company