Janitor - GMP (Floater)

CCS Facility Services•San Jose, CA

About The Position

CCS Facility Services is seeking a detail-oriented Janitor to clean and maintain a cancer research laboratory under Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards. Cleanliness, accurate documentation, and strict adherence to written procedures are essential to protecting research integrity and staff health and safety. This role requires greater discipline than standard commercial janitorial work. The position involves cleaning and disinfecting laboratory areas, cleanrooms if applicable, offices, common areas, restrooms, and other facility spaces. The Janitor follows facility SOPs and contamination-control protocols, uses approved equipment and low-lint materials, applies disinfectants for required contact times, and handles cleaning chemicals and waste according to safety requirements. The role also requires accurate, real-time cleaning logs, compliance with GMP and client-specific procedures, and adherence to PPE, gowning, hand-hygiene, and restricted-access rules. The Janitor maintains cleaning-supply inventory, reports unsafe conditions and equipment or maintenance issues, follows applicable safety, health, and environmental rules, and secures doors and exits at the end of the shift. Training is provided in bloodborne pathogens and biohazard awareness, hazard communication and chemical safety, GMP and contamination control, and PPE and gowning procedures. Night shift work. PPE and training are provided. CCS notes that it recognizes, invests in, and promotes employees from within, and offers access to DailyPay to get paid today for work performed today.

Requirements

Previous janitorial experience is required.
Ability to follow detailed written and verbal instructions precisely.
Ability to read, understand, and complete documentation in English.
Reliable and trustworthy, with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Willingness to pass a background check and complete required vaccinations or health screenings, as permitted by law and required by the client.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, reach, and climb stairs for extended periods.
Ability to work in an environment involving cleaning chemicals and a laboratory that may include biological or hazardous materials.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a laboratory, healthcare, pharmaceutical, or cleanroom environment is strongly preferred.
Knowledge of GMP principles, contamination control, and infection prevention is a plus.
Bilingual English/Spanish ability is preferred.

Responsibilities

Clean and disinfect laboratory areas, cleanrooms if applicable, offices, corridors, lobbies, break rooms, elevators, stairs, and locker rooms according to written SOPs.
Vacuum, sweep, and mop floors using approved methods and equipment, such as HEPA-filtered vacuums and color-coded mops or cloths, to prevent cross-contamination.
Clean from the cleanest area to the dirtiest and from top to bottom in accordance with contamination-control protocols.
Dust and wipe surfaces using approved low-lint materials; remove stains from upholstered furniture; and clean windows, interior glass, and mirrors.
Disinfect high-touch surfaces with approved disinfectants and observe required contact times.
Clean and sanitize restrooms and restock supplies as needed.
Prepare, dilute, label, and store cleaning chemicals according to SDS and manufacturer instructions; never mix chemicals and use only facility-approved products.
Empty and clean trash and recycling containers and transport waste to the designated disposal area.
Separate regular waste, recyclables, and regulated waste appropriately; do not handle or open regulated medical or hazardous waste without training and authorization.
Immediately report spills, sharps, or suspected biohazards to a supervisor and do not attempt cleanup without proper training and authorization.
Complete cleaning logs and checklists accurately and in real time, ensuring entries are legible, dated, and signed or initialed.
Follow SOPs, GMP requirements, client-specific protocols, PPE and gowning rules, hand-hygiene requirements, and restricted-access rules; report deviations immediately.
Maintain cleaning-supply inventory and request missing materials from supervisors.
Inspect and report unsafe conditions, equipment problems, and maintenance needs to supervisors.
Follow safety, health, and environmental rules, including Cal/OSHA requirements.
Secure and lock doors and exits at the end of the shift.