Janitor - Austin Industrial (La Porte, TX)

Austin Careers•La Porte, TX

About The Position

Austin Industrial is hiring a detail-oriented and flexible Janitor to clean and sanitize offices, meeting rooms, bathrooms, kitchens and dining rooms, and public areas. The role may also involve non-routine cleaning and special projects as needed. Additional duties may be assigned. Work includes cleaning floors, restrooms, windows, furniture, carpets, laboratory equipment, and building interiors; preparing cleaning solutions; performing minor adjustments or repairs to building systems; and using commercial cleaning equipment and vehicles. The Janitor also helps maintain site security and safety, moves furniture and supplies, performs groundskeeping, reports major repair needs, and requisitions cleaning and maintenance supplies. Applicants must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States. Austin Industries cannot sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.

Requirements

No minimum education requirement.
No experience required.
Valid driver's license.
TWIC Card.
Must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.
Must be able to sit, stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, and use hands and fingers to perform assigned duties.
May be required to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds and work at elevations, on uneven surfaces, or in confined spaces.
Must have sufficient visual, hearing, communication, and motor skills to safely perform job responsibilities.
Must be able to read, comprehend, and follow safety procedures, work instructions, and company policies; exercise sound judgment; solve problems; maintain attention to detail; manage stress; and adapt to changing priorities.
Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment and meet applicable customer, site, regulatory, medical, and fitness-for-duty requirements.
Must perform job duties with a constant commitment to safety, quality, and productivity expectations.

Responsibilities

Clean and sanitize offices, meeting rooms, bathrooms, kitchens and dining rooms, and public areas.
Sweep, mop, scrub, or vacuum building floors.
Gather and empty trash.
Service, clean, and supply restrooms.
Clean and polish furniture and fixtures; clean windows, glass partitions, and mirrors; and dust furniture, walls, machines, and equipment.
Make adjustments and minor repairs to heating, cooling, ventilating, plumbing, and electrical systems.
Prepare cleaning solutions by mixing water and detergents or acids according to specifications.
Steam-clean or shampoo carpets; strip, seal, finish, and polish floors.
Clean and restore building interiors damaged by fire, smoke, or water using commercial cleaning equipment.
Clean laboratory equipment, including glassware and metal instruments, using solvents and cleaning tools or equipment.
Drive vehicles needed to perform or travel to cleaning work, including vans, industrial trucks, or industrial vacuum cleaners.
Follow procedures for using chemical cleaners and power equipment to prevent damage to floors and fixtures.
Monitor building security and safety, including locking doors after operating hours and checking electrical appliance use for hazards.
Move heavy furniture, equipment, and supplies manually or with hand trucks.
Mow and trim lawns and shrubbery and clear debris from grounds.
Notify managers about the need for major repairs or additions to building operating systems.
Requisition supplies and equipment needed for cleaning and maintenance duties.
Perform other duties as assigned.