General Cleaner - Vinings Library

Owens Realty Services•Atlanta, GA

12h•Onsite

About The Position

Owens Realty Services is hiring a General Cleaner to perform custodial work at Vinings Library. The role involves cleaning all areas of the facility, including administrative offices, lobbies, breakrooms, lounges, corridors, restrooms, elevators, and stairways, while maintaining a clean, neat, and sanitary environment. The stated industry standard is approximately 4,500–5,000 square feet cleaned per hour, although this varies by location. The General Cleaner follows company safety and infection-control procedures, uses appropriate personal protective equipment, and reports hazards to a supervisor or manager. The role requires wearing a company uniform, employee badge, and black slip-resistant safety shoes. Employment is contingent upon passing a pre-employment drug screening and background check. Owens Realty Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma 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 supplies.
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 in the proper dumping area.
Clean telephones periodically 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 or polish tables, benches, chairs, stainless steel elevators, escalators, water fountains, and sinks; remove cobwebs.
Break down heavy trash into more manageable weights before lifting and dumping.
Place safety signs around the work area when mopping or performing other tasks that may be hazardous to the public.
Lock and unlock doors and windows as necessary, and turn off lights in unoccupied rooms.
Report to work on time in the company uniform, with 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 such as bloodborne-pathogen procedures; clean bio-waste using the required procedures.
Follow infection-control practices, including hand-washing techniques.
Work a flexible schedule that includes nights, weekends, and holidays.
Keep cleaning carts attended and properly and safely replenished after each shift.
Keep custodial closets locked, ensure keys are properly signed in and out, and leave keys at the job site.
Keep hallways and pathways clear of carts, equipment, tools, and other potential 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.