General Cleaner Academy Sport Plano

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
  • Use a treated high duster, moving counter‑clockwise around the room.
  • Dust surfaces above shoulder height (lights, curtain tips, vents, ledges).
  • Clean the high duster by gently brushing it downward into the service cart.
• Sanitizing / Spot Cleaning
  • Apply a germicidal solution, moving counter‑clockwise, to sanitize surfaces below shoulder height (ledges, chairs, telephone, countertops, trash cans).
  • Remove fingerprints and smudges from doorknobs and walls with the proper solution.
  • Spot clean windows as needed.
• Bathroom Cleaning
  • Using a germicidal solution, wipe down in this order: above and below sink, toilet seat and outside of bowl, interior of bowl with a Johnnie Mop and germicidal solution (pay special attention to the rim).
  • Check soap and paper dispensers daily; refill as needed.
• Empty Trash Cans
  • If liquid is present, remove the liner and wipe the can.
  • Place a clean liner in the trash can.
• Floor Dusting or Vacuuming
  • Use a treated dust mophead, starting at the back of the room with an “S” stroke; dust under all furniture and in restrooms, stopping just inside the door.
  • Clean the mophead with a downward stroke on the counter brush, sweep dust onto a dustpan, and dispose of it in the service cart.
  • When vacuuming, start at the back and work toward the door, ensuring you get under chairs and other furniture.
• Grounds Care (Outside Areas)
  • Empty and clean ash urns and trash cans.
  • Police sidewalks, flower beds, and curb lines for trash and cigarette butts; spot‑clean spills, remove gum with a scraper, wipe benches, vending machines, and lower window ledges.
  • Hi‑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; clean planters inside and out, removing bird waste.
  • High‑dust window areas at least twice per week; check all corners and edges for dirt, cobwebs, and debris.
• Food Court
  • Clean, remove trash, and sanitize tables; return chairs under tables.
  • Spot‑clean spills and empty/clean trash cans.
  • Remove dirty trays to the washroom and clean them with a tray power washer; stack clean trays on a shelf for recycling.
  • Police outside eating areas.
• Floor Sanitizing
  • Apply the proper germicidal solution, starting at the back of the room and working toward the door.
  • Mop under furniture and behind doors as you back out of the room.
• Inspection
  • After completing a room, mentally review cleaning steps and visually check furniture placement, lobby, stairs, water fountains, walls, and high‑dusted areas.
  • Make corrections as needed to prevent problems or complaints.
• Customer Relations and Service
  • Knock lightly before entering an occupied room.
  • Be friendly, cheerful, and courteous; answer questions or refer customers as appropriate.
  • Report broken or out‑of‑order items to the supervisor.
  • Work quietly, reduce noise, and stay in the assigned work area unless directed otherwise.
  • Maintain a clean, neat personal appearance.
  • If work is not completed by shift end, report to the supervisor.
• Other Duties
  • Perform additional tasks as assigned by the 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 operations of janitorial work.
  • Basic methods, materials and equipment used in janitorial work.
  • Basic safe work practices.
  • Use of toxic and non‑toxic chemicals (per MSDS sheets).
• Ability to
  • Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
  • Communicate sufficiently 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 duties, including walking, standing, or sitting for extended periods; lifting/carrying 1–30 lb; climbing stairs and ladders; bending, twisting, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and reaching overhead.
  • Use sight, depth perception, and hand‑eye coordination to perform cleaning tasks safely.
• Physical Requirements
  • Walking, standing, or sitting for extended periods.
  • Operating powered and non‑powered equipment.
  • Lifting/carrying 1–30 lb equipment, supplies, or trash.
  • Push/pull using both hands and arms, exerting 5–35 lb force.
  • Climbing stairs and ladders while cleaning upper areas and drapes.
  • Bending/twisting/balancing at waist, knees, and neck throughout shift.
  • Kneeling/crouching/crawling while cleaning lower areas and retrieving supplies.
  • Reaching, handling, grasping, and fingering while operating equipment and tools.
  • Overhead reaching required throughout shift.
  • Visual acuity for cleaning tasks and safety standards, requiring depth perception and hand‑eye coordination.