General Cleaner Academy Sport RICHMOND M,W,F,S AM 15 hrs/week

Primary Purpose

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.

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, 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. Using proper solution, remove fingerprints and smudges from doorknobs and walls. Using proper solution, spot clean windows.
• Bathroom Cleaning: Using germicidal solution, wipe down in the following order: above and below sink; toilet seat and the outside of toilet bowl; the inside of the toilet should be cleaned with a Johnnie Mop and proper germicidal solution, being attentive to the rim of the toilet bowl to remove germs. Clean and check soap dispensers and paper dispensers daily; refill as needed.
• Empty Trash Cans: If liquid is inside the can, remove the liner and wipe trash can. Place a clean liner in the trash can.
• Floor Dusting or Vacuuming: Using a treated dust mop head, begin at the back of the room using the “S” stroke to catch the dust on the leading edge. Dust under all furniture and in restroom, stopping just inside the door. Clean the mop head with a downward stroke and sweep up the dust onto a dustpan and dispose of it into the service cart. When vacuuming, start at the back of the room and work toward the door, getting under chairs and other furniture.
• Grounds Care – Outside Areas: Clean and check several times during the day; 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 the main hallways; clean glass several times during the day; clean planters and remove bird waste; high dust window areas at least twice per week; check all corners and edges for dirt, cobwebs and other 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 washroom and clean using tray power washer; stack clean trays on shelf for recycled use; police outside eating areas.
• Floor Sanitizing: Using the proper germicidal solution, start at the back of the room when sanitizing the 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, hall, lobby, stairs, water fountains, furniture, wall spotting and high dusting; make corrections as needed to prevent problems/complaints.
• Customer Relations and Service: Knock lightly on door before entering if occupied; be friendly and cheerful; answer questions courteously or refer; report broken or out‑of‑order items to supervisor; work quietly; maintain a clean personal appearance; report unfinished work at shift end; be courteous at all times.
• Additional Duties: Perform other duties as assigned or directed by supervisor and/or Account Manager, which 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, methods, materials and equipment, safe work practices, and the use of toxic and non‑toxic chemicals (per MSDS sheets).
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions, 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 duties, including walking, standing or sitting for extended periods; operating powered and non‑powered equipment; lifting/carrying 1–30 lb equipment, supplies, trash; pushing/pulling with both hands and arms exerting 5–35 lb force; climbing stairs and ladders; bending/twisting/balancing at waist, knees, neck; kneeling/crouching/crawling; reaching, handling, grasping and fingering while operating equipment; overhead reaching; visual acuity, depth perception, hand‑eye coordination.