Janitor - Austin Industrial (Pasadena, TX)

Austin Careers•Pasadena, TX

About The Position

Austin Industrial is hiring a Janitor to clean and sanitize offices, meeting rooms, bathrooms, kitchens and dining rooms, and public areas. The role requires attention to detail, flexibility, and willingness to take on non-routine cleaning and special projects as needed. Other duties may be assigned. The position involves routine cleaning and maintenance, groundskeeping, operating cleaning equipment and vehicles, following chemical and equipment safety procedures, monitoring building security and safety, and reporting major repair needs. Work may take place in industrial and construction environments with site-specific hazards. Employees must meet applicable customer, site, regulatory, medical, and fitness-for-duty requirements and maintain a commitment to safety, quality, and productivity. 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.
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 maintain a commitment to safety, quality, and productivity expectations.

Responsibilities

Clean building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, or vacuuming.
Gather and empty trash.
Service, clean, and supply restrooms.
Clean and polish furniture and fixtures.
Clean windows, glass partitions, and mirrors.
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 using solvents, brushes, rags, and power cleaning 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.