Janitor-Colorado Jobs

Description/Job Summary
Janitor
The external and internal appearance of a building is reflected on the occupants. It is important for a custodian, or janitor, to be careful and thorough in cleaning and tidying the premises
The ideal candidate will be experienced in a custodial role focused on building upkeep. A keen eye for detail and diligence are imperative in custodial maintenance jobs.
Essential Functions

• Cleans and maintains buildings/facilities. Performs heavy cleaning duties, such as cleaning floors, shampooing rugs, washing walls and glass, and removing rubbish.
• The janitor must be flexible and willing to complete all tasks that are assigned.
• Complies with all safety, security, compliance, and quality standards and procedures established by the Company, Clients, and regulatory authorities

Responsibilities

• Moves cabinets, boxes, furniture, crates and equipment to clean areas, either manually or by using hand trucks
• Must keep supply closet/areas neat and orderly and maintain equipment in good working order
• Gathers and empties trash
• Wipes and cleans tabletops, chairs, and equipment in food areas
• Cleans building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, or vacuuming them. Follows procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power equipment in order to prevent damage to floors and fixtures.
• Periodically cleans overhead vents, dusts blinds, and polishes wood furniture
• Mixes water and detergents or acids in containers to prepare cleaning solutions according to specifications
• Cleans interior partition glass, windows, glass partitions, and mirrors using soapy water or other cleaners, sponges, and squeegees
• Services, cleans, and supplies restrooms
• Sometimes using ladders, dusts and washes furniture, walls, machines, and equipment; cleans ceilings and dusts and polishes light fixtures.
• Cleans and polishes furniture and fixtures
• May remove stains from such surfaces as rugs, drapes, walls, and floors using chemicals and cleaning solutions.
• Cleans and vacuums carpeted areas, including application of spot cleaning treatment

Qualifications

• Ability to provide cleaning services within a commercial, industrial or residential environment.
• Demonstrated history of related cleaning experience preferably with a major institution, and a solid work ethic.

Additional Responsibilities

• Adhere to safety policies and procedures
• Participate in monthly safety training.
• Understand the employee handbook, hazard communication program, bloodborne pathogen procedure and all safety policies and procedures.

Physical Requirements

• Stands and moves within assigned work area, or building for 6 to 7 hours (excluding breaks and lunch)
• Push and pull up to 50 lbs.
• Some bending, stooping and reaching as necessary to complete the work
• Lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.