Janitor

American Furniture Warehouse•Englewood, CO

23d

About The Position

The Janitor helps support the customer experience and building operations by maintaining clean show-floor and warehouse environments. The role calls for attention to detail, commitment to the organization’s values, and a calm, professional demeanor in a fast-paced retail environment. This position has no supervisory responsibilities. The listed starting pay is $17 per hour and up, depending on experience; the posting also lists Pay Grade A as $16.00–$26.91.

Requirements

Janitorial or related experience is preferred.
Knowledge of cleaning chemicals.
Previous safety training and/or certifications related to janitorial work.
Effective written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work in a high-performance, fast-paced team environment.
Ability to adapt to and work effectively in a constantly changing environment.
Organization and attention to detail.
Ability to maneuver in confined and sometimes congested areas.
Ability to stand, walk, stoop, and bend for 8 hours or more daily; perform repetitive tasks; and use manual dexterity.
Close, distance, and depth-perception vision abilities.
Ability to lift 50 pounds and walk long distances on hard surfaces.
Ability to work in variable environments with different lighting, loud exterior noise, and flooring.
Must pass a pre-employment drug screen, background check, and fit-for-duty exam upon job offer.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED is preferred.

Responsibilities

Clean floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, or vacuuming.
Gather and empty trash.
Clean restroom areas, including men’s, women’s, and unisex restrooms, and replenish supplies in restrooms, break rooms, and other areas.
Sign cleaning logs to confirm areas were cleaned thoroughly.
Dust, clean, and polish furniture and fixtures.
Clean windows, glass partitions, and mirrors using appropriate cleaning tools and products.
Prepare cleaning solutions by mixing water and detergents or acids according to specifications.
Steam-clean or shampoo carpets.
Follow procedures for using chemical cleaners and equipment to prevent damage to floors and fixtures.
Monitor safety, including locking doors and checking electrical equipment use to help ensure hazards are not created.
Notify managers when major repairs to building operating systems are needed.
Request supplies and equipment needed for cleaning and maintenance duties.
Use personal protective equipment (PPE) and safely clean blood-borne pathogens (BBP).
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.