General Cleaner Home Depot Monroe

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, dusting surfaces above shoulder height (e.g., lights above doors, curtain tips, vents, and ledges).
  • Clean the high duster by gently brushing in a downward direction into the service cart.
• Sanitizing / Spot Cleaning
  • Using a germicidal solution, work in a counter-clockwise direction around the room, sanitizing surfaces below shoulder height (e.g., ledges, chairs, telephones, countertops, and trashcans).
  • Remove fingerprints and smudges from doorknobs and walls using the proper solution.
  • Spot clean windows with the appropriate solution.
• Bathroom Cleaning
  • Using germicidal solution, wipe down in the following order: above and below sink, toilet seat, and the outside of the toilet bowl.
  • Clean the inside of the toilet with a Johnnie Mop and proper germicidal solution, paying attention to the rim.
  • Clean and check soap dispensers and paper dispensers daily; refill as needed.
• Empty Trash Cans
  • If liquid is inside the can, remove the liner, wipe the trash can, and place a clean liner inside.
• Floor Dusting or Vacuuming
  • Using a treated dust mophead, start at the back of the room using an “S” stroke to catch dust on the leading edge. Dust under all furniture and in restrooms, stopping just inside the door.
  • Clean the mophead with a counter brush, sweeping dust onto a dustpan and disposing of it into the service cart.
  • When vacuuming, start at the back of the room and work toward the door, ensuring to vacuum under chairs and other furniture.
• Grounds Care
  • Clean and check outside areas several times during the day:
    • Empty and clean ash urns and trash cans.
    • Police sidewalks, flower beds, and curb lines for trash and cigarette butts.
    • Spot clean spills on sidewalks; remove gum with a scraper.
    • Wipe benches, vending machines, and lower window ledges.
    • High dust for dust and cobwebs; clean public area glass as necessary.
    • Police parking lots for trash.
• Public Common Areas
  • Dust mop and spot mop main hallways.
  • Clean glass several times during the day.
  • Clean planters and remove bird waste inside and out.
  • Check for cobwebs and perform high dusting of window areas at least twice per week; clean all corners and edges for dirt 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 the wash room, clean using a tray power washer, and stack clean trays on shelves for reuse.
  • 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. Make corrections as needed.
• Daily Tasks
  • Clean halls, lobbies, stairs, water fountains, furniture, and perform wall spotting and high dusting.
• Customer Relations and Service
  • Knock lightly on doors before entering if occupied.
  • Be friendly, cheerful, and courteous to customers; answer questions helpfully or refer them to someone who can.
  • Report anything broken or out of order to your supervisor.
  • Work quietly, speak quietly, and reduce or eliminate noise.
  • Stay in your assigned work area unless directed otherwise by your supervisor.
  • Maintain a clean and neat personal appearance while on the job.
  • Report to your supervisor if work is not completed by the end of your shift.
• 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 scrubbing, and buffing of floors.

Requirements

• 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.
  • 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 performance of assigned duties, which may include:
  • Walking, standing, or sitting for extended periods of time.
  • Operating powered and non-powered equipment.
  • Lifting/carrying 1–30 lbs. of equipment, supplies, or trash.
  • Pushing/pulling, using both hands and arms while performing cleaning duties, exerting 5–35 lbs of force.
  • Climbing stairs and ladders while cleaning upper areas and drapes.
  • Bending, twisting, and balancing at the waist, knees, and neck throughout the shift.
  • Kneeling, crouching, or crawling while cleaning lower areas or 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).
  • Good eyesight for performing cleaning tasks and maintaining safety standards, including depth perception and hand-eye coordination for equipment and tool use.