General Cleaner Academy Sport Fort Wayne M,W,F,S 7a-10:45a

About the role

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

Responsibilities

• High Dusting: Using a treated high duster, begin cleaning in a counter clockwise direction around the room - high dust surfaces above shoulder height, i.e., lights above doors, curtain tips, vents and ledges.
• Cleaning the High Duster: Gently brush in a downward direction into service cart.
• Sanitizing / Spot Cleaning: Using a germicidal solution, work in a counter clockwise direction around room, sanitizing surfaces below shoulder height, i.e., ledges, chairs, telephone, countertops and trashcans; remove fingerprints and smudges from doorknobs and walls; spot clean windows.
• Bathroom Cleaning: Using germicidal solution, wipe down above and below sink; toilet seat and outside of toilet bowl; clean inside of toilet with a Johnnie Mop and proper germicidal solution, attending to rim; clean and check soap and paper dispensers daily, refill as needed.
• Empty Trash Cans: If liquid inside, remove liner and wipe trash can; place clean liner.
• Floor Dusting or Vacuuming: Using a treated dust mophead, begin at back of room using “S” stroke to catch dust on leading edge; dust under all furniture and in restroom, stopping just inside door; clean mophead with counter brush downward stroke, sweep dust onto dustpan and dispose into service cart; when vacuuming, start at back and work toward door, getting under chairs and other furniture.
• Grounds care: Empty and clean ash urns and trash cans; police sidewalks, flower beds and curb line for trash and cigarette butts; spot clean spills on sidewalk; remove gum with scraper; wipe benches, vending machines, lower window ledges; high dust for dust and cobwebs; clean public area glass as necessary; police parking lot for trash.
• Public Common Areas: Dust mop and spot mop main hallways; ensure glass cleaned several times per day; planters cleaned and free from bird waste inside and out; check for cobwebs/ high dust window areas at least twice per week; check all corners and edges for dirt, cobwebs and foreign debris.
• Food Court: Clean, remove trash and sanitize tables; place chairs back under tables; spot clean for spills; empty and clean trash cans; remove accumulated dirty trays to wash room and clean using tray power washer; stack clean trays on shelf for recycled use; police outside eating areas.
• Floor Sanitizing: Using proper germicidal solution, start at back of room when sanitizing floor; mop under furniture and behind doors as you back out of the room.
• Inspection: After completing the room, mentally review cleaning steps and visually check furniture placement; make corrections as needed to prevent problems/complaints.
• Hall – lobby – stairs – water fountains – furniture – wall spotting and high dusting is done daily.
• Customer Relations and Service: Knock lightly on door before entering if occupied; be friendly and cheerful; answer questions helpfully or refer; report anything broken or out of order to supervisor; work and speak quietly; reduce or eliminate noise; stay in assigned work area unless requested elsewhere; maintain clean and neat personal appearance; if work not completed by end of shift, report to supervisor; always be courteous.
• Performs other duties as assigned or directed by supervisor and/or Account Manager (could include floor care – stripping and waxing floors, extraction and bonneting of carpets, auto scrub and buffing of floors).

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic operations of janitorial work.
• Knowledge of basic methods, materials and equipment used in janitorial work.
• Knowledge of basic safe work practices.
• Knowledge of the use of toxic and non-toxic chemicals (per MSDS sheets).
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to sufficiently communicate with co-workers and supervisors.
• Ability to operate powered and non-powered janitorial equipment.
• Ability to interpret written instructions and warning labels on cleaning chemicals.
• Ability to maintain physical condition appropriate to performance of assigned duties, which may include: walking, standing or sitting for extended periods; operating powered and non-powered equipment; lifting/carrying 1–30 lbs equipment, supplies, trash; push/pull using both hands and arms while performing cleaning duties, exerting 5‑35 lbs force; climbing stairs and ladders while cleaning upper areas, drapes; bending/twisting/balancing at waist, knees, neck throughout shift; kneeling/crouching/crawling while cleaning lower areas, retrieving supplies from lower shelves; reaching, handling, grasping and fingering while operating equipment, using hand and power tools, wiping and cleaning