General Cleaner Home Depot Tewksbury 5a-10a 35 hrs/week Mon to Sun

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 — high‑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, telephones, countertops, trash cans). Remove fingerprints and smudges from doorknobs and walls. 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 germicidal solution, paying attention 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 clean liner.
• Floor Dusting or Vacuuming: Using a treated dust mop, start at the back of the room with an “S” stroke to catch dust on the leading edge. Dust under all furniture and in restrooms, stopping just inside the door. Clean mophead with counter brush (downward stroke), sweep dust onto dustpan, dispose into service cart. When vacuuming, start at the back and work toward the door, getting under chairs and furniture.
• Grounds Care — Outside Areas: Clean and check several times daily:
  • 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 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. Ensure:
  • Glass is cleaned several times daily.
  • Planters are cleaned and free of 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 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 reuse. 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.
• Self‑Inspection: After completing a room, mentally review cleaning steps and visually check furniture placement; make corrections to prevent problems/complaints.
• Daily Coverage: Hall, lobby, stairs, water fountains, furniture, wall spotting, and high dusting are done daily.
• Customer Relations & Service:
  • Knock lightly before entering occupied rooms.
  • Be friendly, cheerful, and courteous; answer questions helpfully or refer to appropriate person.
  • Report broken or out‑of‑order items 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 is not completed by end of shift, report to supervisor.
• Additional Duties: Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor and/or Account Manager (may include floor care — stripping and waxing, 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.
• 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, including:
  • Walking, standing, or sitting for extended periods.
  • Operating powered and non‑powered equipment.
  • Lifting/carrying 1–30 lbs. of equipment, supplies, trash.
  • Push/pull using both hands and arms while cleaning, exerting 5–35 lbs. force.
  • Climbing stairs and ladders to clean upper areas, drapes.
  • Bending/twisting/balancing at waist, knees, neck throughout shift.
  • Kneeling/crouching/crawling to clean lower areas, retrieve supplies from lower shelves.
  • Reaching, handling, grasping, and fingering while operating equipment, using hand and power tools, wiping and cleaning surfaces.
  • Overhead reaching required throughout shift.
  • Sight — depth perception, hand‑eye coordination for equipment and tool use; maintaining safety standards.