Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners

Tasks

Core Tasks Include:

• Service, clean, or supply restrooms.
• Gather and empty trash.
• Clean building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, or vacuuming.
• Follow procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power equipment to prevent damage to floors and fixtures.
• Mix water and detergents or acids in containers to prepare cleaning solutions, according to specifications.
• Notify managers concerning the need for major repairs or additions to building operating systems.
• Requisition supplies or equipment needed for cleaning and maintenance duties.
• Clean windows, glass partitions, or mirrors, using soapy water or other cleaners, sponges, or squeegees.
• Clean and polish furniture and fixtures.
• Dust furniture, walls, machines, or equipment.
• Move heavy furniture, equipment, or supplies, either manually or with hand trucks.
• Monitor building security and safety by performing tasks such as locking doors after operating hours or checking electrical appliance use to ensure that hazards are not created.

Supplemental Tasks Include:

• Strip, seal, finish, and polish floors.
• Steam-clean or shampoo carpets.
• Set up, arrange, or remove decorations, tables, chairs, ladders, or scaffolding to prepare facilities for events, such as banquets or meetings.
• Remove snow from sidewalks, driveways, or parking areas, using snowplows, snow blowers, or snow shovels, or spread snow-melting chemicals.
• Spray insecticides or fumigants to prevent insect or rodent infestation.
• Make adjustments or minor repairs to heating, cooling, ventilating, plumbing, or electrical systems.
• Clean chimneys, flues, and connecting pipes, using power or hand tools.
• Mow or trim lawns or shrubbery, using mowers or hand or power trimmers, and clear debris from grounds.
• Drive vans, industrial trucks, or other vehicles required to travel to, or to perform, cleaning work.

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