General Cleaner Academy Sport Clarksville

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, begin cleaning in a counter‑clockwise direction around the room—high dust surfaces above shoulder height (lights above doors, curtain tips, vents, ledges). Clean the high duster by gently brushing it downward into the service cart.
• Sanitizing / Spot Cleaning: Apply a germicidal solution, work counter‑clockwise around the room, sanitizing surfaces below shoulder height (ledges, chairs, telephone, countertops, trash cans). Remove fingerprints and smudges from doorknobs and walls, and spot‑clean windows.
• Bathroom Cleaning: Using germicidal solution, wipe in order: above and below sink, toilet seat and outside of bowl, inside of bowl with a Johnnie Mop and germicidal solution (pay special attention to the rim). Clean and check soap and paper dispensers daily; refill as needed.
• Empty Trash Cans: If liquid is present, remove the liner and wipe the can, then place a clean liner.
• Floor Dusting or Vacuuming: With a treated dust mop head, start at the back of the room using an “S” stroke, dust under all furniture and in restrooms, then clean the mop head with a downward brush stroke and sweep dust into a dustpan. When vacuuming, start at the back and work toward the door, getting under chairs and other furniture.
• Grounds Care – Outside Areas:
  • Empty and clean ash urns and trash cans.
  • Police sidewalks, flower beds, and curb line for trash and cigarette butts; spot‑clean spills, remove gum with a scraper.
  • Wipe benches, vending machines, lower window ledges; high dust for dust and cobwebs; clean public‑area glass as needed.
  • Police parking lot for trash.
• Public Common Areas: Dust‑mop and spot‑mop main hallways; clean glass several 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; spot‑clean spills; empty and clean trash cans; remove 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 and visually check furniture placement, making corrections as needed. Perform daily high dusting, wall spotting, and cleaning of hall, lobby, stairs, water fountains, and furniture.
• Customer Relations and Service:
  • Knock lightly before entering occupied rooms.
  • Be friendly, cheerful, and courteous; answer questions or refer customers.
  • Report broken or out‑of‑order items to supervisor.
  • Work quietly, minimize noise, stay in assigned area unless directed.
  • Maintain a clean, neat personal appearance.
  • Report unfinished assignments at shift end.
  • Always be courteous.
• Additional Duties: Perform other tasks as assigned 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 equipment, supplies, or trash.
  • Push/pull using both hands and arms, exerting 5–35 lb force.
  • Climb stairs and ladders, bend/twist/balance at waist, knees, neck.
  • Kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, handle, grasp, and use hand/power tools.
  • Perform overhead reaching throughout shift.
  • Maintain adequate sight, depth perception, and hand‑eye coordination for safety and equipment operation.