General Cleaner Home Depot Sevierville

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, begin cleaning in a counter‑clockwise direction around the room; high‑dust surfaces above shoulder height (lights above doors, curtain tips, vents, ledges). Clean the high duster by gently brushing in a downward direction 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 with proper solution.
• 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, 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 and wipe the trash can; place a clean liner in the trash can.
• Floor Dusting or Vacuuming — Using a treated dust mophead, begin at the back of the room using the “S” stroke to catch dust on the leading edge; dust under all furniture and in restroom, stopping just inside the door. Gently clean the mophead with a counter brush using a downward stroke; sweep up dust onto a dustpan and dispose into the service cart. When vacuuming, start at the back of the room and work toward the door; be sure to get 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 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 the main hallways.
  • Clean glass several times during the day.
  • Ensure planters are cleaned and free from bird waste inside and out.
  • Check for cobwebs; high‑dust window areas at least twice per week.
  • Check all corners and edges for dirt, cobwebs, and other foreign debris.
• Food Court
  • Clean, remove trash, and sanitize tables; place chairs back under tables.
  • Spot‑clean for spills.
  • Empty and clean trash cans.
  • Remove accumulated dirty trays to wash room; 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; mop under furniture and behind doors as you back out of the room.
• Your Inspection — After completing the room, mentally review cleaning steps and visually check furniture placement; make corrections as needed to prevent problems/complaints. Hall, lobby, stairs, water fountains, furniture, wall spotting, and high dusting are done daily.
• Customer Relations and Service
  • Knock lightly on door before entering if occupied.
  • Be friendly and cheerful to customers.
  • Answer questions in a helpful, courteous manner or refer them to someone who can.
  • Report anything broken or out of order in the room to your supervisor.
  • Work quietly and speak quietly; try to reduce or eliminate noise.
  • Stay in your assigned work area unless requested to go elsewhere by your supervisor.
  • Loud talking, laughing, etc. is never acceptable.
  • Always maintain a clean and neat personal appearance while on the job.
  • If you have not completed your work assignment by the end of your shift, report to your supervisor.
  • Always be courteous.
• Performs other duties as assigned or directed by supervisor and/or Account Manager (including but not limited to 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.
• 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, which may include:

• Walking, standing, or sitting for extended periods of time.
• 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 – in performing cleaning tasks and maintaining safety standards; requires depth perception, hand and eye coordination in operation of equipment and tool use.

Job ID: IND123