Custodian

Frontline Enterprises•Norco, CA

17d

About The Position

The Custodian maintains assigned areas of an office building using established housekeeping procedures and cleaning schedules. The role involves routine and emergency cleaning, floor care, restroom sanitation, waste removal, dusting, window and blind cleaning, and occasional exterior litter removal. The custodian maintains cleaning equipment and supplies, follows safety precautions to prevent injuries, and performs work carefully to avoid interfering with tenants’ daily duties. A clean uniform and personal hygiene are required while on duty. The position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

Two or more years of experience in custodial work.
English communication proficiency.
Organizational skills.
Technical capacity.
Thoroughness.
Time management.
Ability to perform active work involving standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing throughout the day.
Ability to frequently lift and/or move items weighing over 50 pounds.
Close, distance, color, and peripheral vision; depth perception; and ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

Follow cleaning schedules and established housekeeping procedures for assigned areas.
Use housekeeping equipment, including mops, buffers, automatic scrubbers, squeegees, and vacuums, to maintain floors, walls, carpets, and furniture.
Dry mop and wet mop assigned floors daily; disinfect, wax, and buff floors as needed, paying special attention to corners and areas beneath desks and furniture.
Perform emergency housekeeping when accidents occur.
Empty, clean, and reline waste receptacles; straighten or rearrange furniture as directed.
Inspect equipment for wear and defects and report issues to the Supervisor.
Clean stairwells, entrances, and exits at least weekly.
Perform occasional exterior work, such as removing litter.
Vacuum and shampoo carpeting and rugs when requested.
Clean office areas without interfering with tenants’ daily duties.
Dust blinds, furniture, woodwork, and flat surfaces.
Strip, scrub, and re-wax floors when requested by the Supervisor.
Clean and sanitize restrooms, restock supplies, and disinfect surfaces.
Keep cleaning equipment, utensils, and electrical cords out of travel paths; disconnect unattended electrical equipment; and keep wet areas closed to traffic until completely dry.
Take care to prevent conditions that could cause accidental injury in the work area.
Wash windows and clean blinds.
Be available for evening work; occasional weekend work is required.
Keep janitor closets and equipment clean and orderly, use supplies economically, keep poisonous compounds locked, and report supply and equipment needs to the Supervisor.
Keep the hose in the janitor sink tied up at all times.
Maintain a basic understanding of departmental relationships connected to restorative programs and the functioning of tenants and customers.
Perform other tasks as assigned.
Wear a clean uniform while on duty, observe personal cleanliness and hygiene, and not report for duty when experiencing an infectious illness.