General Cleaner Academy Sport Madison M,W,F,S 6a-11a

About the role

To perform a variety of cleaning activities in assigned buildings/facilities, keeping them 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, clean 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, telephone, countertops, trash cans). Remove fingerprints and smudges from doorknobs and walls with proper solution. Spot clean windows.
• Bathroom Cleaning — Using germicidal solution, wipe down in order: above and below sink; toilet seat and outside of toilet bowl; inside of toilet with a Johnnie Mop and proper germicidal solution, attending to the rim. Clean and check soap and paper dispensers daily; refill as needed.
• Empty Trash Cans — If liquid is present, remove liner and wipe can; place a clean liner.
• Floor Dusting or Vacuuming — Using a treated dust mophead, start at the back of the room with an “S” stroke; dust under all furniture and in restrooms, stopping just inside the door. Clean mophead with counter brush using a downward stroke; sweep dust onto dustpan and dispose into service cart. When vacuuming, start at the back and work toward the door, getting under chairs and other furniture.
• Grounds Care
  • Outside areas cleaned and checked several times daily: 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 and vending machines; wipe 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; clean glass several times daily; ensure planters are clean and free of bird waste inside and out; check for cobwebs and high dust window areas at least twice per week; inspect all corners and edges for dirt, cobwebs, and debris.
  • Food Court: clean, remove trash, and sanitize tables; place chairs back under tables; spot clean 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 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; make corrections as needed to prevent problems or complaints.
• Daily High‑Traffic Areas — Hall, lobby, stairs, water fountains, furniture, wall spotting, and high dusting performed daily.
• Customer Relations and Service
  • Knock lightly before entering occupied rooms.
  • Be friendly and cheerful; answer questions helpfully or refer to someone who can.
  • Report anything broken or out of order to supervisor.
  • Work and speak quietly; reduce or eliminate noise.
  • Stay in assigned work area unless directed otherwise by supervisor.
  • No loud talking, laughing, etc.
  • Maintain clean, neat personal appearance.
  • If work assignment is not completed by end of shift, report to supervisor.
  • Always be courteous.
• Additional Duties — Performs other duties as assigned or directed by supervisor and/or Account Manager (may include floor care such as stripping and waxing floors, extraction and bonneting of carpets, auto scrub and buffing of floors).

Qualifications

• Knowledge of:
  • Basic operations of janitorial work.
  • Basic methods, materials, and equipment used in janitorial work.
  • Basic safe work practices.
  • The use of toxic and non‑toxic chemicals (per MSDS sheets).
• Ability to:
  • Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
  • Sufficiently communicate with co‑workers and supervisors.
  • Operate powered and non‑powered janitorial equipment.
  • Interpret written instructions and warning labels on cleaning chemicals.
  • Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities, including:
• Physical Requirements:
  • 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 surfaces, and using cleaning equipment.
  • Overhead reaching required throughout shift.
  • Sight — performing cleaning tasks and maintaining safety standards; requires depth perception, hand‑eye coordination in operation of equipment and tool use.

Job ID: #IND123