Cleaner - Multiple Positions

Distinguishing Characteristics

Distinguishing Characteristics

Illustrative Duties

• Performs a variety of cleaning tasks in assigned areas.
• Cleans and/or removes hazardous or misplaced items, waste, and spills.
• Washes floors, corridors, stairwells, walls, partitions, and windows using mops, detergents, brushes, and other cleaning devices.
• Vacuums, strips and waxes floors, and shampoos carpets, using manual or mechanical equipment.
• Scrubs and cleans showers and restrooms, including toilets, sinks, and drains, using hand-operated equipment and cleaning agents.
• Polishes wood and metal surfaces, fixtures, furniture, and equipment.
• Moves, and arranges furniture and equipment in connection with cleaning tasks or in preparation for meetings, events, and other activities.
• May also be required to follow specialized disinfectant, waste disposal, and cleanliness standards in performing cleaning tasks.
• Removes snow and salts walkways.
• Cleans sidewalks, drives, and grounds.
• Mows lawns using mechanical and manual equipment.
• Performs routine laundry tasks.
• Changes bed linens.

Qualifications

Cleaners must be physically able to perform the tasks of the position and understand and carry out written and oral instructions.