Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee assistance program
flexible schedule
Uniform allowance
Job Description
This job opening is with a reputable organization committed to maintaining cleanliness and hygiene standards for its facility. The company operates within the service industry, focusing primarily on facility management and custodial services. The role is crucial in ensuring a clean, safe, and healthy environment for both guests and employees through a comprehensive range of janitorial duties. This position typically involves working within an arena or large event space setting, where cleanliness before, during, and after events is paramount. The employment type is likely full-time with variable hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet the facility’s demanding schedule. Compensation details are generally competitive within the janitorial sector and reflect the demanding nature of the work and the responsibilities involved.
The role of the janitorial staff member involves a wide variety of housekeeping and maintenance tasks. The responsibilities span from basic cleaning duties such as sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, and trash removal, to more specialized activities like operating industrial cleaning equipment and applying floor finishes. The position requires meticulous attention to detail, ensuring that every area of the facility — including restrooms, seating areas, floors, walls, and outdoor perimeters — meets high cleanliness standards. The role also includes the upkeep and proper use of janitorial equipment and the management of cleaning supplies.
Candidates for this position must be physically capable, with the ability to lift heavy objects and stand for extended periods. The job can expose employees to potentially adverse working conditions like fumes, dust, and wet surfaces, demanding a strong commitment to safety and personal well-being. In addition to performance duties, this role may include some supervisory responsibilities such as coordinating with labor agencies to secure additional cleaning personnel and managing timesheets and staffing issues. Commitment to excellent customer service and operational efficiency are also key components of the job. The ideal applicant will possess essential soft skills such as communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and organizational abilities to effectively contribute to the overall success of the facility's cleanliness and appearance standards, creating a welcoming environment for all visitors and staff.
The role of the janitorial staff member involves a wide variety of housekeeping and maintenance tasks. The responsibilities span from basic cleaning duties such as sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, and trash removal, to more specialized activities like operating industrial cleaning equipment and applying floor finishes. The position requires meticulous attention to detail, ensuring that every area of the facility — including restrooms, seating areas, floors, walls, and outdoor perimeters — meets high cleanliness standards. The role also includes the upkeep and proper use of janitorial equipment and the management of cleaning supplies.
Candidates for this position must be physically capable, with the ability to lift heavy objects and stand for extended periods. The job can expose employees to potentially adverse working conditions like fumes, dust, and wet surfaces, demanding a strong commitment to safety and personal well-being. In addition to performance duties, this role may include some supervisory responsibilities such as coordinating with labor agencies to secure additional cleaning personnel and managing timesheets and staffing issues. Commitment to excellent customer service and operational efficiency are also key components of the job. The ideal applicant will possess essential soft skills such as communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and organizational abilities to effectively contribute to the overall success of the facility's cleanliness and appearance standards, creating a welcoming environment for all visitors and staff.
Job Requirements
- Must successfully pass a driving record and criminal background check
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Ability to lift, push up to 50 lbs., stoop, bend, climb stairs and work at heights up to 21 stories
- Able to stand for long periods of time, up to 10 hours
- Willingness to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed
- High School diploma or equivalent
- 1-2 years janitorial/custodial experience
- Must possess a valid United States Driver's License
- Must pass background and credit check
- Effective communication skills
- Strong focus on customer service
- Ability to follow instructions and work safely
- Knowledge of cleaning methods, tools, and safety codes
- Must be able to work in adverse conditions including fumes, dust, noise, and wet floors
Job Qualifications
- Must successfully pass a driving record and criminal background check
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Excellent customer service skills
- Physical capability to lift, push up to 50 lbs., stoop, bend, climb stairs and work at heights up to 21 stories, operate cleaning equipment as required
- Able to stand for long periods of time, up to 10 hours
- Able to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed
- High School diploma or equivalent
- 1-2 years janitorial/custodial experience required
- Must possess a valid United States Driver's License at time of appointment and throughout employment
- Have essential capabilities in interpersonal skills, memory, attention to detail, follow directions, comprehension, calculating, reading, writing, speaking, evaluating, mathematics, organizing and innovation
- Knowledge of the methods, tools, materials and equipment, applicable safety codes and regulations
- Good oral, written and listening skills
- Dedicated to meeting expectations and requirements of internal and external customers
- Uses resources and time effectively and efficiently
- Solves problems with effective solutions
- Creates strong morale and spirit within the team
- Deals effectively and tactfully with departmental personnel and the public
Job Duties
- Conduct all cleaning duties, including sweeping and vacuuming carpets, sweeping, mopping and waxing floors, trash pickup and removal, cleaning toilets and urinals, cleaning and shining mirrors, cleaning walls, and trash cans, cleaning arena seats, dusting furniture, etc.
- Control of housekeeping equipment, including but not limited to brooms, mops, buckets and wringer, toilet brushes, garbage bags, push brooms, cleaning cloths, gloves, mask and cleaning solutions, etc.
- Use and maintain assigned power equipment and hand tools, buffers, auto scrubbers, extractors, high pressure washers, high speed buffers and vacuums, brooms, mops, and squeegees for the cleaning and general maintenance of floors, walls, carpets, furniture, etc.
- Strip, clean, buff and apply floor sealer and floor finish to hard surface floors, vacuum, and shampoo carpets
- Perform cleaning for picking up trash in parking lots, and around the perimeter of the building
- Perform cleaning and related activities such as removing snow or debris from sidewalks and stairs in areas within sixteen feet of buildings using hand-operated tools or small power equipment
- Cleaning arena floors and staging with scrubbers after each event, including pre/post cleaning to get ready for next event
- Follow instructions regarding the use of chemicals and supplies, use as directed
- Responsible for the cleaning and maintenance of equipment
- Work with labor agencies to acquire necessary personnel for in-house cleaning services, maintain time sheets for agencies, and handle personnel related problems with the agencies, able to assign tasks for cleaning as needed
- All other duties as assigned
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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