Janitor

Description

Job Summary:

The Janitor is responsible for maintaining cleanliness and order in a designated area, ensuring that facilities are sanitary, safe, and welcoming for all occupants. This role includes a variety of tasks such as cleaning, sanitizing, and light maintenance. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, reliable, and able to work independently or as part of a team.

Key Responsibilities: Cleaning, Maintenance, and Special Projects

• Sweep, mop, and vacuum floors.
• Clean and sanitize restrooms, including toilets, sinks, and mirrors.
• Empty trash and recycling bins and ensure proper disposal.
• Dust and clean surfaces, including desks, tables, and windowsills.
• Wash windows and glass doors.
• Clean and maintain kitchen and break areas.
• Perform routine inspections to identify areas needing cleaning or maintenance.
• Replenish supplies such as soap, paper towels, and toilet paper.
• Report any maintenance issues or safety hazards to the Custodial Project Manager.
• Assist with light maintenance tasks, such as changing light bulbs and minor repairs.
• Assist with setup and cleanup for events and meetings.
• Perform seasonal tasks such as snow removal and salting walkways in winter.
• Ensure all areas comply with health and safety standards.
• Follow established cleaning procedures and schedules.
• Maintain a clean and organized storage area for cleaning supplies and equipment.
• Use cleaning chemicals and equipment safely and effectively.
• Communicate effectively with team members and supervisors.

Essential Functions:

• Capable of standing, walking, squatting, bending, twisting, kneeling, and reaching continuously throughout a shift.
• Capable of pushing and pulling a maid cart, linen cart, or various equipment (over 100 lb.) continuously throughout a shift.
• Able to lift 0 – 40 lb. frequently.
• Must be able to handle/interact with all chemicals used (i.e., bleach, wax, Virex, etc.).
• Must be able to work weekends, holidays, and even other hours as needed per assigned area.
• Must have communication skills in English.
• Attendance is required to be successful.

At HHS (formerly Hospital Housekeeping Systems), we are committed to providing our hospital partners with the highest quality service and hospitality in the industry.

We have grown primarily by reference, and we are proud of where this steady growth has led us. Today, we provide best-in-class housekeeping, culinary, patient flow, linen utilization management, facilities management, and clinical engineering services to a wide range of hospitals and healthcare providers.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)