Janitor jobs in Temple, TX

Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners

Job Purpose :

Keep buildings and grounds in clean and orderly condition. Perform heavy cleaning duties, such as cleaning floors, shampooing rugs, washing walls and glass, and removing any trash.

Duties may include pulling weeds from flower beds, light pressure washing and picking up parking.

Job Summary :

Under the direction of the Supervisor, the Janitor is responsible for cleaning and maintaining buildings, indoor restrooms and / or outdoor restrooms, receptacles, and / or parking areas.

Removes debris and keeps areas neat and tidy. Vacuums and buffs floors, shampoos carpets, empties trash receptacles and replaces the lining of trash cans.

Maintains constant monitoring of cleanliness to ensure company standards are correctly maintained. Must communicate in a courteous and professional manner with customers.

Maintains constant monitoring of cleanliness to ensure company standards are correctly maintained while using the appropriate supplies and equipment in a responsible and efficient manner.

Due to contract requirements, priority will be given to persons with disabilities.

Job Duties :

• Use cleaning equipment, including automatic floor machines, commercial vacuums, wet mops, large wringers, and other necessary equipment, tools, chemicals, and supplies.
• Dry and wet mop floors, scrub and buff floors with rotor and other machines, vacuum carpets to clean and control bacteria, transport trash from utility rooms and other collection points.
• Routine Heavy Cleaning.
• Perform special cleaning of induction units, walls, lighting fixtures, and windows, both inside and outside, move furniture, and set up meeting rooms.
• Cleans offices, break rooms, & conference rooms.
• Empties, cleans, and re-bags trash receptacles.
• Identify safety hazards and abide by safety rules.
• May be required to perform minor grounds keeping and / or landscaping duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Perform other duties and tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

Must be at least 18 years old.

Complete Bloodborne Pathogen training.

Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable.

Read, write and communicate effectively in English.

Knowledge of tools, equipment, techniques, skills, materials, and methods of janitorial work.

The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and / or legs.

The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).

The ability to lift between 25-50 lbs.

The ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time.

Ability to work in a safe and efficient manner.

Be able to pass a background check and screening requirements as required by contract and company standards.

This job description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive; it is intended to identify major responsibilities and requirements of the job.

The employee may be requested to perform other job-related tasks and responsibilities than those stated above.

Last updated : 2024-04-24