General Cleaner Westerville Home Depot Mon-Sat 5a-10a, Sun 7a-12p

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 counter‑clockwise around the room, dusting surfaces above shoulder height (lights above doors, curtain tips, vents, ledges); clean the duster by brushing downward into service cart.
• Sanitizing / spot cleaning: apply germicidal solution counter‑clockwise, sanitizing surfaces below shoulder height (ledges, chairs, telephones, countertops, trashcans); remove fingerprints and smudges from doorknobs and walls; spot clean windows.
• Bathroom cleaning: wipe down with germicidal solution in order – above and below sink, toilet seat and outside of bowl; clean inside of bowl with Johnnie Mop and germicidal solution, attending to rim; check and refill soap and paper dispensers daily.
• Empty trash cans: if liquid present, remove liner and wipe can; place clean liner.
• Floor dusting or vacuuming: using treated dust mophead, start at back of room with “S” stroke to catch dust on leading edge; dust under furniture and in restroom, stopping just inside door; clean mophead with counter brush, sweep dust onto dustpan and dispose in service cart; when vacuuming, start at back and work toward door, getting under chairs and furniture.
• Grounds care: empty and clean 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, 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; keep planters free of bird waste inside and out; check for cobwebs and high‑dust window areas at least twice weekly; inspect corners and edges for dirt, cobwebs, debris.
• Food court: clean, remove trash and sanitize tables; replace chairs under tables; spot clean spills; empty and clean trash cans; move dirty trays to wash room, clean with tray power washer, stack clean trays for reuse; police outside eating areas.
• Floor sanitizing: apply proper germicidal solution, start at back of room, mop under furniture and behind doors while backing out.
• Inspection: after cleaning, mentally review steps and visually check furniture placement; make corrections to prevent problems/complaints.
• Hall‑lobby‑stairs‑water fountains‑furniture‑wall spotting‑high dusting performed daily.
• Customer relations and service: knock lightly before entering if occupied; be friendly and cheerful; answer questions helpfully or refer; report broken items to supervisor; work and speak quietly; reduce noise; stay in assigned area unless directed otherwise; maintain clean and neat personal appearance; report incomplete work to supervisor at shift end; be courteous.
• Perform other duties as assigned, which may include floor care – stripping and waxing floors, extraction and bonneting of carpets, auto‑scrub and buffing of floors.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic janitorial operations, methods, materials and equipment.
• Understanding of safe work practices and use of toxic and non‑toxic chemicals per MSDS sheets.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Sufficient communication with co‑workers and supervisors.
• Capability to operate powered and non‑powered janitorial equipment.
• Skill to interpret written instructions and warning labels on cleaning chemicals.
• Maintain physical condition appropriate for duties, which may include:
• Walking, standing or sitting for extended periods.
• Operating powered and non‑powered equipment.
• Lifting/carrying 1–30 lbs of equipment, supplies, trash.
• Push/pull exerting 5–35 lbs force using both hands and arms.
• 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, retrieving 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 and hand‑eye coordination for equipment and tool use.

Job code: IND123