General Cleaner Home Depot Washington Court House

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).
  • Clean the high duster by gently brushing in a downward direction 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 using the proper solution.
  • Spot clean windows as needed.
• Bathroom Cleaning
  • Wipe down surfaces in the following order using germicidal solution: 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.
  • Clean and check soap dispensers and paper dispensers daily; refill as needed.
• Empty Trash Cans
  • If liquid is present, remove the liner, wipe the trash can, and place a clean liner inside.
• Floor Dusting or Vacuuming
  • Using a treated dust mophead, begin 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 the mophead with a counter brush, sweeping dust onto a dustpan and disposing of it in the service cart.
  • When vacuuming, start at the back of the room and work toward the door, ensuring to clean under chairs and other furniture.
• Grounds Care
  • Clean and check outside areas 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 and 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 daily.
  • Clean planters and remove bird waste inside and out.
  • Check for cobwebs and perform high dusting of window areas at least twice per week.
  • Inspect 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 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 and sanitize the floor, mopping under furniture and behind doors as you back out.
• Inspection
  • After completing a room, mentally review cleaning steps and visually check furniture placement; make corrections as needed.
• Daily Cleaning 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 softly, and minimize 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, which may include floor care (stripping and waxing floors), carpet extraction and bonneting, auto scrubbing and buffing of floors.

Requirements

• Knowledge of:
  • Basic operations of janitorial work.
  • Methods, materials, and equipment used in janitorial work.
  • 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.
• Physical Requirements:
  • Walk, stand, or sit for extended periods.
  • Operate powered and non-powered equipment.
  • Lift and carry equipment, supplies, or trash weighing 1–30 lbs.
  • Push or pull using both hands and arms, exerting 5–35 lbs of force.
  • Climb stairs and ladders while cleaning upper areas or drapes.
  • Bend, twist, and balance at the waist, knees, and neck throughout the shift.
  • Kneel, crouch, or crawl while cleaning lower areas or retrieving supplies from lower shelves.
  • Reach, handle, grasp, and finger while operating equipment, using hand and power tools, and cleaning surfaces.
  • Perform overhead reaching throughout the shift.
  • Use sight for performing cleaning tasks and maintaining safety standards, including depth perception and hand-eye coordination.