General Cleaner Portland, OR

PRIMARY PURPOSE

To perform a variety of cleaning activities in assigned buildings/facilities, keeping them in a clean, sanitary, and orderly condition 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, i.e., lights above doors, curtain tips, vents, and ledges. Cleaning the High Duster: Gently brush in a downward direction into the service cart.

Using a germicidal solution, work in a counter-clockwise direction around the room, sanitizing surfaces below shoulder height, i.e., ledges, chairs, telephone, countertops, and trashcans.

Using the proper solution, remove fingerprints and smudges from doorknobs and walls.

Using the 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 the toilet bowl.

The inside of the toilet should be cleaned with a Johnnie Mop and proper germicidal solution. Be attentive to the rim of the toilet bowl to remove germs. Clean and check soap dispensers and paper dispensers daily. Refill as needed.

Empty Trash Cans

If liquid is inside the can, remove the liner and wipe the trash can. Place a clean liner in the trash can.

Floor Dusting or Vacuuming

Using a treated dust mop head, 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 restrooms, stopping just inside the door. Using the counter brush, gently clean the mop head 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. Be sure to get under chairs and other furniture.

Outside areas should be cleaned and checked several times during the day, completing the following:

• 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 the sidewalk. Remove gum with a scraper. Wipe benches and vending machines. Wipe 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. Also, make sure that:

• The glass is cleaned several times during the day.
• The planters are cleaned and free from bird waste inside and out.
• Check for cobwebs/high dusting of the window areas at least two times per week. Check all corners and edges for dirt, cobwebs, 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 the washroom and clean using tray power washer. Stack clean trays on the shelf for recycled use.
• Police outside eating areas.

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.

Customer Relations and Service

• Knock lightly on the door before entering, if occupied.
• Be friendly and cheerful to customers. Answer questions in a helpful, courteous manner or refer them to someone who can.
• Report anything broken or out of order in the room to your supervisor.
• Work quietly and speak quietly. Try to reduce or eliminate noise.
• Stay in your assigned work area unless requested to go elsewhere by your supervisor.
• Loud talking, laughing, etc. is never acceptable.
• Always maintain a clean and neat personal appearance while on the job.
• If you have not completed your work assignment by the end of your shift, be sure to report to your supervisor.
• Always be courteous.

Performs other duties as assigned or directed by supervisor and/or Account Manager (this could include, but is not limited to, floor care – stripping and waxing floors, extraction and bonneting of carpets, auto scrub and buffing of floors).

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• Basic operations of janitorial work.
• Basic methods, materials, and equipment used in janitorial work.
• Basic safe work practices.
• The use of toxic and non-toxic chemicals (per MSDS sheets).

Ability to:

• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Sufficiently communicate 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 the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities which may include the following:

• Walking, standing, or sitting for extended periods of time.
• Operating powered and non-powered equipment.
• Lifting/carrying 1 – 30 lbs. equipment, supplies, trash.
• Push/pull, using both hands and arms while performing cleaning duties, exerting 5-35 lbs force.
• Climbing stairs and ladders while cleaning upper areas, drapes.
• Bending/twisting/balancing at waist, knees, neck throughout the 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 and using cleaning equipment. Overhead reaching required throughout the shift.
• Sight – in performing cleaning tasks and maintaining safety standards. Requires depth perception, hand and eye coordination in operation of equipment and tool use.