General Cleaner Home Depot Waite Park 5am-10am

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• High Dusting: Using a treated high duster, clean surfaces above shoulder height in a counter-clockwise direction (e.g., lights above doors, curtain tips, vents, and ledges). Gently brush the duster downward into the service cart.
• Sanitizing / Spot Cleaning: Using a germicidal solution, sanitize surfaces below shoulder height in a counter-clockwise direction (e.g., ledges, chairs, telephones, countertops, and trashcans). Remove fingerprints and smudges from doorknobs and walls. Spot clean windows with the proper solution.
• Bathroom Cleaning: Using germicidal solution, wipe down in the following order: above and below sink, toilet seat, and outside of toilet bowl. Clean the inside of the toilet with a Johnnie Mop and germicidal solution, paying attention to the rim. Refill soap and paper dispensers as needed. Empty and sanitize trash cans.
• Floor Dusting or Vacuuming: Use a treated dust mophead in an “S” stroke starting at the back of the room, dusting under all furniture. Clean the mophead with a counter brush and dispose of dust. When vacuuming, start at the back of the room and work toward the door, ensuring to clean under chairs and furniture.
• Grounds Care:
  • 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 and remove gum with a scraper.
  • Wipe benches, vending machines, and lower window ledges.
  • High dust for cobwebs and 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 daily.
  • Clean planters and remove bird waste.
  • High dust window areas and check for cobwebs at least twice weekly.
• Food Court:
  • Clean, remove trash, and sanitize tables.
  • Place chairs back under tables.
  • Spot clean spills.
  • Empty and clean trash cans.
  • Remove dirty trays to the washroom, clean using a tray power washer, and stack clean trays for reuse.
  • Police outside eating areas.
• Floor Sanitizing: Using the proper germicidal solution, start at the back of the room and mop under furniture and behind doors while backing out.
• Inspection: After completing a room, mentally review cleaning steps and visually check furniture placement. Correct as needed to prevent complaints.
• 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 to a supervisor.
  • Report broken or out-of-order items to a supervisor.
  • Work quietly and minimize noise.
  • Stay in assigned work areas unless directed otherwise.
  • Maintain a clean and neat personal appearance.
  • Report unfinished work to a supervisor at the end of the shift.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including floor care (stripping, waxing, extraction, bonneting carpets), auto scrubbing, and buffing floors.

Requirements

• Knowledge of:
  • Basic operations of janitorial work.
  • Methods, materials, and equipment used in janitorial work.
  • 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.
• Physical Requirements:
  • Walking, standing, or sitting for extended periods.
  • Lifting/carrying 1–30 lbs. of equipment, supplies, or trash.
  • Pushing/pulling with both hands and arms, exerting 5–35 lbs. of force.
  • Climbing stairs and ladders while cleaning upper areas or 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.
  • Reaching, handling, grasping, and fingering while operating equipment or cleaning surfaces.
  • Overhead reaching required throughout the shift.
  • Good vision for performing cleaning tasks and maintaining safety standards, including depth perception and hand-eye coordination.