General Cleaner Academy Sport Amarillo M,W,F,S AM

Primary Purpose

To perform a variety of cleaning activities in assigned buildings/facilities, keeping them clean, sanitary and orderly, and to perform other tasks related to the area of assignment.

Essential Responsibilities

• High dusting: Using a treated high duster, clean high dust surfaces above shoulder height (lights above doors, curtain tips, vents, ledges) in a counter‑clockwise direction; clean the duster by gently brushing it downward into the service cart.
• Sanitizing / spot cleaning: Apply a germicidal solution in a counter‑clockwise direction to sanitize surfaces below shoulder height (ledges, chairs, telephone, countertops, trash cans); remove fingerprints and smudges from doorknobs and walls; spot‑clean windows.
• Bathroom cleaning: Using germicidal solution, wipe in order – above and below sink, toilet seat and exterior of bowl, interior of bowl with a Johnnie Mop and germicidal solution; attend to rim; check and refill soap and paper dispensers daily.
• Empty trash cans: Remove liners, wipe cans if liquid present, replace with clean liners.
• Floor dusting or vacuuming: Use a treated dust mophead, start at the back of the room with an “S” stroke, dust under all furniture and in restrooms; clean mophead with a downward stroke; when vacuuming, start at the back and work toward the door, getting under chairs and furniture.
• Grounds care – outside areas: Clean and check several times daily; empty and clean ash urns and trash cans; police sidewalks, flower beds, curb line for trash and cigarette butts; spot‑clean spills, remove gum, wipe benches, vending machines, lower window ledges, high dust for dust and cobwebs; clean public‑area glass; police parking lot for trash.
• Public common areas: Dust‑mop and spot‑mop main hallways; clean glass multiple times daily; clean planters inside and out; high dust window areas at least twice per week; check corners and edges for debris.
• Food court: Clean, remove trash and sanitize tables; return chairs under tables; spot‑clean spills; empty and clean trash cans; transport dirty trays to washroom and clean with tray power washer; stack clean trays for recycling; police outside eating areas.
• Floor sanitizing: Apply proper germicidal solution, start at the back of the room, mop under furniture and behind doors while backing out.
• Inspection: After completing a room, mentally review cleaning steps, visually check furniture placement, and make corrections as needed.
• Hall, lobby, stairs, water fountains, furniture, wall spotting and high dusting are performed daily.
• Customer relations and service: Knock lightly before entering occupied rooms; be friendly and cheerful; answer questions courteously or refer appropriately; report broken items; work quietly; stay in assigned area unless directed; maintain a clean, neat personal appearance; report unfinished work at shift end; always be courteous.
• Perform other duties as assigned or directed by supervisor or Account Manager, which may include floor care such as stripping and waxing floors, carpet extraction and bonneting, auto‑scrub and buffing.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic janitorial operations, methods, materials, equipment, and safe work practices.
• Understanding of toxic and non‑toxic chemicals per MSDS sheets.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions, communicate with co‑workers and supervisors, and interpret cleaning‑chemical labels.
• Ability to operate powered and non‑powered janitorial equipment.
• Physical ability to walk, stand or sit for extended periods; lift/carry 1–30 lb loads; push/pull using both hands; climb stairs and ladders; bend, twist, balance, kneel, crouch, crawl; reach overhead; and perform repetitive motions.
• Visual acuity for depth perception, hand‑eye coordination, and safety standards.