General Cleaner

Melgar Facility Maintenance•Bethesda, MD

16d

About The Position

Performs daily cleaning duties and special cleaning projects in accordance with standard procedures and contract objectives. Uses cleaning equipment, tools, chemicals, and supplies to clean and maintain building areas, floors, and bathrooms. Follows health and safety regulations and proper procedures for handling cleaning products and equipment.

Requirements

At least 3 years of proven working experience as a cleaner.
Strong attention to detail.
Ability to work well with minimal supervision and take direction.
Excellent communication skills and ability to work as part of a team.
Ability to stand for extended periods and walk, bend, reach, stretch, push, pull, and lift repetitively during working hours.
Physical ability to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds as necessary.
Ability to handle heavy janitorial equipment and tools.
Knowledge of cleaning chemicals and supplies, proper storage and disposal methods, and cleaning techniques.
Ability to follow verbal directions and schedules.
Ability to work alone, with a partner, or as part of a team.
Reliable and punctual, with professionalism and dedication to the job and duties.
Ability to adapt to changing schedules or routines.
Excellent time-management skills.
High school diploma or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

English and/or Spanish language ability is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform general clean-up of building areas and ensure rooms are maintained and fully equipped.
Clean and sanitize offices, meeting rooms, bathrooms, kitchenettes, and public areas.
Dust furniture, walls, machines, and equipment.
Service, clean, and supply restrooms; replenish consumables such as soap, paper towels, and toilet paper.
Gather and empty trash and recycling, including transporting waste to designated collection or disposal areas when required.
Clean interior windowpanes, glass surfaces, and mirrors within the specified reachable height.
Polish metal fixtures and trimmings.
Complete non-routine cleaning, emergency upkeep requests, and heavy cleaning jobs as requested.
Maintain cleaning equipment, supplies, and products; report needed repairs or replacements.
Mix and dispose of cleaning solutions appropriately and ensure safe, sanitary storage and care of products.
Sweep, mop, scrub, and vacuum floors; spot-clean carpets and steam-clean or shampoo carpets as needed or as specified in the contract.
Use electrically powered floor-scrubbing and polishing machines after appropriate instruction and training.
Follow procedures for chemical cleaners and powered equipment to prevent damage to floors and fixtures.
Clean toilets, urinals, basins, sinks, baths, showers, drinking fountains, piping, fans or vents, grout, and bathroom surfaces.
Perform other duties as assigned.