General Cleaner

Owens Realty Services•Marietta, GA

About The Position

The General Cleaner performs custodial work and cleans all areas of a facility, with an industry-standard cleaning pace of approximately 4,500–5,000 square feet per hour, varying by location. Duties include maintaining offices, common areas, restrooms, elevators, stairways, and other spaces in a clean, neat, and sanitary condition. The position requires following safety and infection-control practices, using appropriate personal protective equipment, and handling cleaning equipment and waste safely. The scheduled hours are Monday through Friday, 8 pm to 12 am, and Saturday and Sunday, 6 pm to 9 pm. The pay rate is $15.75 per hour. The posting prefers a high school diploma or GED and six months of related experience. Employment is contingent upon passing a pre-employment drug screening and background check.

Requirements

Able to understand written and verbal instructions in English.
Able to use common-sense understanding to follow instructions.
Pass a pre-employment drug screening and background check.
Able to meet the physical demands listed in the posting, including lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 50 pounds and carrying up to 30 pounds.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) preferred.
Six months of related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform assigned tasks professionally and in a manner that reflects the Company's integrity.
Routinely clean administrative offices, lobbies, breakrooms, lounges, corridors, bathrooms, elevators, and stairways.
Clean and sanitize restrooms, including sweeping, mopping, dusting surfaces, and replenishing toilet paper, paper towels, and soap.
Clean and dust furniture, exhibit cases, fixtures, windows, doors, trim, and related furnishings; move furniture and supplies only when directed by a supervisor.
Use safety poles for high dusting.
Collect recyclable and non-recyclable waste, replace trash can liners where applicable, and safely empty trash into the proper dumping area.
Break down heavy trash into manageable weights before lifting and dumping.
Periodically clean telephones with germicidal and cleaner disinfectants when applicable.
Vacuum traffic areas and remove visible debris from carpets.
Clean light switches, doors, walls, tops of modular furniture, and blinds.
Clean and/or polish tables, benches, chairs, stainless steel elevators, escalators, water fountains, and sinks.
Remove cobwebs.
Use safety signs to secure work areas when mopping or performing other tasks that could 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 wearing the company uniform, employee badge, and black slip-resistant safety shoes.
Identify and report safety hazards to a supervisor or manager.
Follow safety procedures, including correct use of PPE and requirements related to bloodborne pathogens, and clean bio-waste according to those procedures.
Follow infection-control practices, including proper hand-washing techniques.
Work a flexible schedule that includes nights, weekends, and holidays.
Keep cleaning carts attended and safely replenished after each shift.
Keep custodial closets locked, properly sign keys in and out, and leave keys at the job site.
Keep hallways and pathways clear of carts, equipment, tools, and other trip-and-fall hazards.
Leave equipment and cleaning materials clean and ready for use at the end of each shift.
Complete additional duties as assigned.