General Cleaner Lynden 7 days/week 3 hr shift Start time between 12a & 2a

About the role

To perform a variety of cleaning activities in assigned buildings/facilities, keeping 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, i.e., lights above doors, curtain tips, vents and ledges.
• Cleaning the High Duster: Gently brush in a downward direction into service cart.
• Sanitizing / Spot Cleaning: Using a germicidal solution, work in a counter clockwise direction around room, sanitizing surfaces below shoulder height, i.e., ledges, chairs, telephone, countertops and trashcans; using proper solution, remove fingerprints and smudges from doorknobs and walls; using proper solution, spot clean windows.
• Bathroom Cleaning: Using germicidal solution, wipe down in the following order: above and below sink; toilet seat and the outside of toilet bowl; the inside of the toilet should be cleaned with a Johnnie Mop and proper germicidal solution, being attentive to the rim of the toilet bowl to remove germs; clean and check soap dispensers and paper dispensers daily, refilling as needed.
• Empty Trash Cans: If liquid is inside the can, remove the liner and wipe 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 the dust on the leading edge; dust under all furniture and in restroom, stopping just inside the door; using the counter brush, gently clean the mophead with a downward stroke and sweep up the dust onto a dustpan and dispose of it into the service cart; when vacuuming, start at the back of the room and work toward the door, being sure to get under chairs and other furniture.
• Grounds care – Outside areas: should be cleaned and checked several times during the day; empty and clean the 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, vending machines, and 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; ensure the glass is cleaned several times during the day; ensure planters are cleaned and free from bird waste inside and out; check for cob webs and do high dusting of the window areas at least two times per week; check all corners and edges for dirt, cob webs 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 and 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 when sanitizing the floor; mop under furniture and behind doors as you back out of the room.
• Your Inspection: After completing the room, mentally review your cleaning steps and visually check furniture placement; make corrections as needed in order to prevent problems/complaints.
• Hall – lobby – stairs – water fountains – furniture – wall spotting and high dusting is done daily.