Janitor/Porter

Grand Canyon University • Phoenix, AZ

286d • $14

About The Position

Grand Canyon University is seeking a part-time Porter for the Night Shift in its Janitorial Cleaning Services Department. The Porter will perform a variety of routine and special-event cleaning tasks to maintain the campus and partner office buildings, classrooms, labs, recreation center, athletic buildings, and any other properties as assigned, including exterior areas. The position requires a passion for cleanliness and the use of commercial-grade cleaning equipment.

Requirements

• High School degree or equivalent required.
• Minimum 6 months of related commercial cleaning experience or similar work experience.
• Must successfully pass a background check.
• Must be able to follow routine checklists.
• Must be able to understand and follow verbal and/or written English language instruction.
• Must have the physical ability to perform all tasks.
• Must be willing to work assigned shift.
• Must be punctual for shift start and maintain reliable attendance.
• Ability to learn and understand how to properly use and handle various commercial cleaning chemicals and solvents.
• Willing to comply with OSHA/safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Clean rooms, hallways, lobbies, lounges, rest rooms, corridors, elevators, stairways, locker rooms, and other work areas.
• Polish equipment, furniture, elevator doors, railings, etc. as necessary.
• Vacuum all rugs and carpeted areas in offices, lobbies, corridors, and the like.
• Maintain tiled or hard floor with wet mop and utilize floor scrubber/polisher as needed or assigned.
• Empty wastebaskets, empties recycling materials and transports collected trash and waste to the appropriate disposal areas/dumpsters.
• Dust furniture, file cabinets, paneling, windowsills, and other equipment.
• Service, clean and supply restrooms.
• Handle all cleaning tasks from the cleaning checklist in non-office spaces such as labs, classrooms, or gyms.
• Adhere to all OSHA guidelines, wearing PPE and handling cleaning chemicals.
• Ensure buildings are secured and locked after cleaning and notify public safety.
• Notify public safety or lead/supervisor of any suspicious situations or lost valuables.
• Clean exterior of building as assigned, including light fixtures and glass doors.
• Assist with setting up or tearing down of special event seating or other equipment.
• Maintain exterior grounds cleanliness by picking up noticeable trash.
• Perform cleaning and disinfecting areas contaminated with bloodborne pathogens or other potentially infectious materials.

Benefits

• 401K savings plan
• Opportunity to work at a thriving diverse campus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: High school or GED