General Cleaner - Stratton Library

Owens Realty Services•Marietta, GA

About The Position

The General Cleaner performs custodial work at Stratton Library, cleaning assigned areas of the facility in accordance with company standards. The work includes routine cleaning and sanitizing of offices, public spaces, restrooms, furnishings, floors, and other surfaces, as well as collecting and disposing of waste. The role requires following safety and infection-control procedures, keeping equipment and work areas orderly, and providing professional service.

Requirements

Able to understand written and verbal instructions in English.
Able to use common-sense understanding to follow provided instructions.
Able to meet the physical demands of the role, including frequent bending, carrying, kneeling, lifting, pushing, pulling, overhead reaching, standing, walking, and grasping.
Able to lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds and carry up to 30 pounds.
Employment is contingent upon passing a pre-employment drug screening and background check.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma is preferred.
Six months of related experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform assigned tasks professionally and in a manner that reflects the company's standards.
Clean administrative offices, lobbies, breakrooms, lounges, corridors, bathrooms, elevators, and stairways.
Clean and sanitize restrooms, replenish supplies, and sweep, mop, and dust surfaces.
Dust and clean furniture, exhibit cases, fixtures, windows, doors, trim, modular furniture, blinds, and other furnishings.
Use safety poles for high dusting and remove cobwebs.
Collect recyclable and non-recyclable waste, replace trash-can liners, and safely empty waste in the proper dumping area.
Break down heavy trash into manageable weights before lifting and dumping.
Clean telephones periodically with germicidal cleaner and disinfectants when applicable.
Vacuum traffic areas and remove visible debris from carpets.
Clean or polish tables, benches, chairs, stainless steel elevators, escalators, water fountains, and sinks.
Secure work areas with safety signs when mopping or performing other tasks that may be hazardous to the public.
Lock and unlock office and other room doors and windows as necessary, and turn off lights in unoccupied rooms.
Report to work on time in company uniform, with an employee badge and black slip-resistant safety shoes.
Identify and report safety hazards to a supervisor or manager.
Follow safety procedures, use required PPE, comply with bloodborne-pathogen requirements, and clean bio-waste using the prescribed procedures.
Follow infection-control practices, including hand-washing techniques.
Work a flexible schedule that may include nights, weekends, and holidays.
Keep cleaning carts attended and properly and safely replenished after each shift.
Keep custodial closets locked, sign keys in and out properly, and leave keys at the job site.
Keep hallways and pathways clear of carts, equipment, tools, and other trip hazards.
Leave equipment and cleaning materials clean and ready for use at the end of each shift.
Complete additional duties as assigned.