General Cleaner (K-12) (On Call)

Melgar Facility Maintenance•Douglasville, GA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

MFM is seeking dependable on-call/floating custodians to provide cleaning coverage at different school locations throughout Douglas County based on staffing needs. Employees must be flexible and willing to work at any assigned school within the area. Schedules and locations may vary. The position provides coverage when regular employees are absent or additional staffing is needed. Employees who consistently demonstrate good attendance, punctuality, reliability, flexibility, and strong performance may be considered for permanent openings, subject to business needs, available positions, and performance. The custodian keeps classrooms, bathrooms, offices, cafeterias, common areas, gym and fitness areas, and perimeter grounds clean and orderly. Work includes sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, polishing and vacuuming floors; removing trash and refuse; dusting equipment, furniture, and fixtures; cleaning and restocking restrooms and other spaces; providing supplies; and reporting maintenance and replacement needs. The role also includes responding to cleaning requests, handling spills and other emergency or non-routine cleaning, and using cleaning products and powered equipment according to instructions, training, and safety procedures.

Requirements

Available to work Monday through Friday; some Saturdays may be required.
Flexible availability and willingness to work at different school locations throughout the assigned area as needed.
Reliable transportation.
Ability to handle heavy janitorial equipment and tools.
Ability to follow verbal directions and schedules.
Ability to work independently, with a partner, or as part of a team.
Reliability, punctuality, professionalism, and adaptability to changing schedules.
Strong time-management skills and attention to detail.
Ability to work with minimal supervision and take direction from supervisors.
Strong communication and teamwork skills.
Ability to stand for extended periods and to walk, bend, reach, stretch, push, pull, and lift repetitively during working hours.
Ability to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds as necessary.
Must receive proper instructions and training before using chemical agents as directed.

Responsibilities

Open buildings and check for maintenance issues.
Respond to requests from principals and teachers.
Police entrance areas, spot-clean door glass, and sweep entranceways; remove snow from entrances and sidewalks as needed.
Clean cafeterias after breakfast and lunch and dust-mop halls after class breaks as needed.
Monitor and clean restrooms after class breaks, including mopping floors, spot-cleaning surfaces, picking up paper, flushing toilets and urinals, and removing trash.
Pick up outdoor trash at least once per day.
Change light bulbs and tubes as needed.
Clean spills or accidents occurring during the day.
Clean electrical rooms and storage closets as needed.
Perform general cleanup and maintain clean, fully equipped rooms, offices, meeting rooms, and public areas.
Dust furniture, walls, machines, and equipment; service, clean, and supply rooms.
Gather and empty trash and recycling, including transporting waste from collection points when required.
Clean interior window panes, glass surfaces, and mirrors within the stated reach limit during periodic cleaning.
Polish metal fixtures and trim.
Complete non-routine and emergency cleaning requests and heavy cleaning jobs when requested.
Maintain cleaning equipment, supplies, and products; report repairs or replacements needed.
Mix and dispose of cleaning solutions appropriately and follow health and safety regulations for storage and handling.
Sweep, mop, scrub, vacuum, spot-clean carpets, and steam-clean or shampoo carpets as required by the contract.
Use powered scrubbing and polishing machines to burnish, scrub, and polish floors, following procedures to prevent damage.
Replenish consumable items such as soap, toilet paper, and paper towels when required by the contract.
Clean toilets, urinals, hand basins, sinks, baths, showers, and drinking fountains; wipe surfaces and replenish bathroom consumables.
Empty trash and sanitary bins, dust fans and vents, clean piping, mop and scrub floors, and clean grout as needed.
Perform other duties assigned by a supervisor.
Work at different assigned school locations as needed and maintain reliable attendance and punctuality.