Janitor - Austin Industrial (Pasadena, TX)

Austin Industrial provides premier self‑perform maintenance, construction, and soft‑craft services to leading industrial companies across the United States. With more than 60 years of experience, the company serves customers in the oil, gas, chemical, food, agriculture, power, and manufacturing sectors. Learn more about Austin Industrial.

Responsibilities

• Clean building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, or vacuuming.
• Gather and empty trash.
• Service, clean, and supply restrooms.
• Clean and polish furniture and fixtures.
• Clean windows, glass partitions, and mirrors using soapy water, sponges, and squeegees.
• Dust furniture, walls, machines, and equipment.
• Adjust and perform minor repairs to heating, cooling, ventilating, plumbing, and electrical systems.
• Mix water and detergents or acids to prepare cleaning solutions according to specifications.
• Steam‑clean or shampoo carpets.
• Strip, seal, finish, and polish floors.
• Clean and restore building interiors damaged by fire, smoke, or water using commercial cleaning equipment.
• Clean laboratory equipment (glassware, metal instruments) using solvents, brushes, rags, and power‑cleaning equipment.
• Drive vehicles required for cleaning work, including vans, industrial trucks, or industrial vacuum cleaners.
• Follow procedures for chemical cleaners and power equipment to prevent damage to floors and fixtures.
• Monitor building security and safety, such as locking doors after hours and checking electrical appliance use.
• Move heavy furniture, equipment, and supplies manually or with hand trucks.
• Mow and trim lawns and shrubbery, and clear debris from grounds.
• Notify managers of major repairs or additions needed for building operating systems.
• Requisition supplies and equipment needed for cleaning and maintenance duties.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• No minimum education requirements.
• No prior experience required.
• Valid TWIC card and driver’s license.
• Must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States; the company cannot sponsor employment visas.

Physical Demands

The role requires regular sitting, frequent standing, walking, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling. Employees must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 lb and may frequently lift and/or move up to 50 lb. Vision requirements include close, distance, peripheral, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.