Janitor

Metropolis Technologies•Los Angeles, CA

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About The Position

SP+, a Metropolis company, is seeking a Janitor to perform janitorial duties and interact with customers at a facility in Los Angeles, California. The role includes cleaning and maintaining facility areas, restrooms, offices, and entrances; monitoring and reporting maintenance and safety issues; keeping supply inventories and daily service records; and assisting customers. The employee must be able to work with minimal supervision and maintain a neat appearance in complete uniform during scheduled shifts. Several evening-to-early-morning positions are available, with start times at 6:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m., or 8:00 p.m. The posting says applicants must be available full time and for all holidays. Weekend and third-shift availability may also be required depending on facility needs. Previous experience is preferred but is not required for all positions. The role may require facility maintenance, electrical, or painting experience or skills training depending on the assignment and facility.

Requirements

High school diploma or a combination of experience and education.
Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to work with minimal supervision.
Clear oral communication, including listening, seeking clarification, and responding to questions.
Clear written communication and ability to read and interpret written information.
Positive customer-service attitude and responsiveness to service requests.
Adaptability to workplace changes, delays, and unexpected events.
Sound and accurate judgment; professionalism under pressure.
Ability to read, write, and interpret English and respond to common customer inquiries or complaints.
If expected to drive a company vehicle or drive on company business, a valid state-issued driver’s license with a current address and acceptable driving record is required.
Availability for applicable shift requirements, which may include third shift and/or weekends; the posting also states full-time and all-holiday availability is required.
Ability to use hands and fingers and communicate with customers and fellow employees.
Ability to sit; reach with hands and arms; stand or walk for long periods, up to 8 hours; and frequently climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, twist, turn, stretch, and bend.
Ability to regularly lift and move 50 pounds or more and move in a relatively quick manner.
Close vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.
Ability to work around dust, chemicals, and other possible irritants and in extreme weather conditions, including rain, snow, cold, and heat.

Nice To Haves

Previous janitorial experience is preferred, though not required for all positions.
Facility maintenance, electrical, or painting experience or skills training may be required depending on the job assignment and facility.

Responsibilities

Complete cleaning and maintenance tasks on checklists and as directed by the facility manager or supervisor, using brooms, mops, brushes, and other hand tools.
Make multiple daily rounds to collect and discard trash and debris.
Empty trash receptacles inside and outside the facility, including in offices.
Report burned-out light bulbs and equipment malfunctions.
Clean spills and submit repair or maintenance requests.
Follow Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules and regulations.
Clean all restrooms.
Maintain an inventory of janitorial supplies and a daily janitorial service sheet.
Operate commercial cleaning equipment as applicable to the job.
Shovel and clear snow from entrance or exit ramps and other areas designated by the facility manager.
Promptly report suspected or observed company policy violations, safety hazards, and unusual occurrences to the facility manager.
Practice the Three Keys to Customer Satisfaction and Five Customer Service Behaviors during customer interactions.
Assist customers within the facility or as directed by the facility manager or supervisor.
Resolve customer complaints independently or with a supervisor’s assistance.
Learn the operation and cover other duties as needed.
Maintain a neat, clean appearance and wear the complete uniform before and during scheduled shifts.
Perform other duties as assigned.