General Cleaner
Company
MFM Industries
Location
Chicago, IL
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
3 days ago
Via
via Indeed
Job Description
Description:
POSITION SUMMARY
Performs special cleaning projects as well as daily cleaning duties in accordance with standard procedures and contract objectives. An employee uses cleaning equipment, including automatic floor machines, commercial vacuums, wet mops, large wringers and other necessary equipment, tools, chemicals and supplies.
RESPONSIBILITIES
General Clean-up:
• Perform general clean-up of all areas of the building as directed.
• Ensure rooms are maintained and fully equipped.
• Cleaning and sanitizing offices, meeting rooms, bathrooms, kitchenettes and public areas.
• Dust furniture, walls, machines, and equipment.
• Service, clean, and supply restrooms.
• Gather and empty trash and recycling. May include transporting trash from collection points to incinerator, compactor, or pick-up areas.
• Inside windowpane, glass surfaces, and mirror cleaning to a height no greater than body height plus an arm’s extension from floor level, during periodic cleaning maintenance programs.
• Polish metal fixtures or trimmings.
• Complete non-routine cleaning according to specified job orders, handle emergency cleaning and upkeep requests, and tackle heavy cleaning jobs upon request.
• Maintain and upkeep of all cleaning equipment, supplies, and products.
• Reports repairs and replacements needed when encountered on job.
• Mix and dispose of all cleaning solutions appropriately.
• Follow all health and safety regulations.
• Ensuring safe and sanitary storage and care of products.
• Other duties as assigned.
Floors:
• Sweep, mop, scrub, and/or vacuum floors.
• “Spot” cleaning carpets.
• Steam-clean or shampoo carpets as needed or if in the contract.
• Use electrically powered scrubbing and polishing machines to burnish, scrub, polish and spray clean floors (after receiving proper instruction and training).
• Follow procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power equipment in order to prevent damage to floors and fixtures.
• The use of chemical agents as directed by the Supervising Officer in the discharge of cleaning operations or maintenance procedures, after receiving proper instructions and training.
• Other duties as assigned.
Bathrooms:
• Clean toilets, urinals, hand basins, sinks, baths, showers and drinking fountains, and wipe surfaces.
• Replenish consumables such as soap, paper towels, toilet paper, etc.
• Empty trash and sanitary bins.
• Dust the fan/vent.
• Clean all piping.
• Mop and scrub floors.
• Clean grout as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
SCOPE/COMPLEXITY
Strong attention to detail.
Ability to work well under minimal supervision.
Capacity to take direction.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work as a team.
Ability to stand for long lengths, walk, bend, reach, stretch, push, pull and lift repetitively during working hours.
Physically capable of lifting and moving objects up to 50 pounds, as necessary.
ABILITIES/KEY COMPETENCIES/SKILLS
At least 3 years proven working experience as a cleaner.
Ability to handle heavy janitorial equipment/tools.
Knowledge of cleaning chemicals and supplies, proper storage and disposal methods, and techniques for cleaning.
Able to follow verbal directions and schedule.
Ability to work well alone, or with a partner or team.
Reliable and punctual with a dedicated professionalism to job and duties.
Able to adapt to changing schedules or routines.
Excellent time management skills.
Pays attention to detail when cleaning.
EDUCATION
High school diploma or equivalent
LANGUAGE
English preferred and/or Spanish
POSITION SUMMARY
Performs special cleaning projects as well as daily cleaning duties in accordance with standard procedures and contract objectives. An employee uses cleaning equipment, including automatic floor machines, commercial vacuums, wet mops, large wringers and other necessary equipment, tools, chemicals and supplies.
RESPONSIBILITIES
General Clean-up:
• Perform general clean-up of all areas of the building as directed.
• Ensure rooms are maintained and fully equipped.
• Cleaning and sanitizing offices, meeting rooms, bathrooms, kitchenettes and public areas.
• Dust furniture, walls, machines, and equipment.
• Service, clean, and supply restrooms.
• Gather and empty trash and recycling. May include transporting trash from collection points to incinerator, compactor, or pick-up areas.
• Inside windowpane, glass surfaces, and mirror cleaning to a height no greater than body height plus an arm’s extension from floor level, during periodic cleaning maintenance programs.
• Polish metal fixtures or trimmings.
• Complete non-routine cleaning according to specified job orders, handle emergency cleaning and upkeep requests, and tackle heavy cleaning jobs upon request.
• Maintain and upkeep of all cleaning equipment, supplies, and products.
• Reports repairs and replacements needed when encountered on job.
• Mix and dispose of all cleaning solutions appropriately.
• Follow all health and safety regulations.
• Ensuring safe and sanitary storage and care of products.
• Other duties as assigned.
Floors:
• Sweep, mop, scrub, and/or vacuum floors.
• “Spot” cleaning carpets.
• Steam-clean or shampoo carpets as needed or if in the contract.
• Use electrically powered scrubbing and polishing machines to burnish, scrub, polish and spray clean floors (after receiving proper instruction and training).
• Follow procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power equipment in order to prevent damage to floors and fixtures.
• The use of chemical agents as directed by the Supervising Officer in the discharge of cleaning operations or maintenance procedures, after receiving proper instructions and training.
• Other duties as assigned.
Bathrooms:
• Clean toilets, urinals, hand basins, sinks, baths, showers and drinking fountains, and wipe surfaces.
• Replenish consumables such as soap, paper towels, toilet paper, etc.
• Empty trash and sanitary bins.
• Dust the fan/vent.
• Clean all piping.
• Mop and scrub floors.
• Clean grout as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
SCOPE/COMPLEXITY
Strong attention to detail.
Ability to work well under minimal supervision.
Capacity to take direction.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work as a team.
Ability to stand for long lengths, walk, bend, reach, stretch, push, pull and lift repetitively during working hours.
Physically capable of lifting and moving objects up to 50 pounds, as necessary.
ABILITIES/KEY COMPETENCIES/SKILLS
At least 3 years proven working experience as a cleaner.
Ability to handle heavy janitorial equipment/tools.
Knowledge of cleaning chemicals and supplies, proper storage and disposal methods, and techniques for cleaning.
Able to follow verbal directions and schedule.
Ability to work well alone, or with a partner or team.
Reliable and punctual with a dedicated professionalism to job and duties.
Able to adapt to changing schedules or routines.
Excellent time management skills.
Pays attention to detail when cleaning.
EDUCATION
High school diploma or equivalent
LANGUAGE
English preferred and/or Spanish
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