General Cleaner Academy Sport Johnson City M,W,F,S AM

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• High Dusting: Using a treated high duster, begin cleaning in a counter‑clockwise direction around the room – dust surfaces above shoulder height (lights above doors, curtain tips, vents, ledges). Clean the high duster by gently brushing downward into the service cart.
• Sanitizing / Spot Cleaning: Using a germicidal solution, work counter‑clockwise around the room, sanitizing surfaces below shoulder height (ledges, chairs, telephones, countertops, trashcans). Remove fingerprints and smudges from doorknobs and walls; spot clean windows.
• Bathroom Cleaning: With germicidal solution, wipe down above and below sink, toilet seat and outside of toilet bowl; clean inside of bowl with a Johnnie Mop and germicidal solution, attending to rim. Check and refill soap and paper dispensers daily.
• Empty Trash Cans: If liquid inside, remove liner and wipe can; place clean liner.
• Floor Dusting or Vacuuming: Using a treated dust mophead, start at back of room with an “S” stroke to catch dust on leading edge; dust under furniture and in restroom, stopping just inside door. Clean mophead with counter brush, sweep dust onto dustpan and dispose in service cart. When vacuuming, start at back and work toward door, getting under chairs and furniture.
• Grounds Care: Outside areas cleaned several times daily – empty and clean ash urns and trash cans; police sidewalks, flower beds and curb lines 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 needed; police parking lot for trash.
• Public Common Areas: Dust mop and spot mop main hallways; clean glass several times daily; keep planters free of bird waste inside and out; check for cobwebs and high‑dust window areas at least twice weekly; inspect corners and edges for dirt, cobwebs, debris.
• Food Court: Clean, remove trash and sanitize tables; place chairs back under tables; spot clean spills; empty and clean trash cans; remove dirty trays to wash room and clean with tray power washer; stack clean trays for reuse; police outside eating areas.
• Floor Sanitizing: Using proper germicidal solution, start at back of room and mop under furniture and behind doors while backing out.
• Inspection: After completing a room, mentally review steps and visually check furniture placement; make corrections to prevent problems/complaints.
• Hall – lobby – stairs – water fountains – furniture – wall spotting and high dusting performed daily.
• Customer Relations and Service: Knock lightly before entering if occupied; be friendly and cheerful; answer questions helpfully or refer; report broken items to supervisor; work and speak quietly; reduce noise; stay in assigned area unless directed otherwise; maintain clean and neat personal appearance; report incomplete work to supervisor; be courteous.
• Performs other duties as assigned or directed by supervisor and/or Account Manager (may 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 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 fing