General Cleaner Macys Huntington Station

Primary Purpose

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.

Essential 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 it downward into the service cart.
• Sanitizing / Spot Cleaning: Apply 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, and spot‑clean windows using the proper solution.
• Bathroom Cleaning: Using germicidal solution, wipe down in order: above and below sink, toilet seat and outside of bowl, inside of bowl 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 the liner and wipe the can, then place a clean liner.
• Floor Dusting or Vacuuming: With a treated dust mop head, start at the back of the room using an “S” stroke, dust under all furniture and in restrooms, then clean the mop head with a downward stroke and sweep dust into a dustpan. When vacuuming, start at the back and work toward the door, getting under chairs and other furniture.
• Grounds Care
  • Outside areas: Clean and check several times daily; empty and clean ash urns and trash cans; police sidewalks, flower beds, curb line for trash and cigarette butts; spot‑clean spills, remove gum with scraper, wipe benches, vending machines, lower window ledges, high dust for dust and cobwebs, clean public‑area glass as needed; police parking lot for trash.
  • Public Common Areas: Dust‑mop and spot‑mop main hallways; clean glass several times daily; clean planters inside and out; high dust window areas at least twice per week; check corners and edges for dirt, cobwebs, debris.
  • Food Court: Clean, remove trash and sanitize tables; return chairs under tables; spot‑clean spills; empty and clean trash cans; remove dirty trays to washroom and clean with tray power washer; stack clean trays for recycling; police outside eating areas.
• Floor Sanitizing: Apply proper germicidal solution, start at the back of the room, mop under furniture and behind doors while backing out.
• Inspection: After completing a room, mentally review cleaning steps and visually check furniture placement, hall, lobby, stairs, water fountains, walls, spotting and high dusting; make corrections as needed.
• Customer Relations and Service: Knock lightly before entering occupied rooms; be friendly and cheerful; answer questions courteously or refer appropriately; report broken items; work quietly, reduce noise; stay in assigned area unless directed; maintain clean personal appearance; report unfinished work at shift end; always be courteous.
• Other Duties: Perform additional tasks as assigned by supervisor or Account Manager, which may include floor care such as stripping and waxing floors, carpet extraction and bonneting, auto‑scrub and buffing.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of: Basic operations, methods, materials and equipment used in janitorial work; basic 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; maintain physical condition appropriate to duties.
• Physical Demands:
  • Walking, standing or sitting for extended periods.
  • Operating powered and non‑powered equipment.
  • Lifting/carrying 1–30 lb equipment, supplies, trash; pushing/pulling with both hands and arms, exerting 5–35 lb 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 and retrieving supplies.
  • Reaching, handling, grasping, fingering while operating equipment and cleaning surfaces.
  • Overhead reaching required throughout shift.
  • Visual requirements: depth perception, hand‑eye coordination for equipment operation and safety.