Janitor - Austin Industrial (La Porte, TX)

Austin Bridge & Road•La Porte, TX

11h

About The Position

Austin Industrial is hiring a detail-oriented, flexible Janitor who is willing to take on non-routine cleaning and special projects as needed. The position is responsible for cleaning and sanitizing offices, meeting rooms, bathrooms, kitchens and dining rooms, and public areas. Other duties may be assigned. Work may take place in industrial and construction environments, with exposure to weather conditions, temperature extremes, noise, dust, fumes, moving equipment, vibration, and other site-specific hazards. Employees must wear required personal protective equipment and meet applicable customer, site, regulatory, medical, and fitness-for-duty requirements. Duties must be performed with a constant commitment to safety, quality, and productivity. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

No minimum education requirements.
No experience required.
Valid driver’s license.
TWIC Card.
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.
Must be able to sit, stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, and use hands and fingers to perform assigned duties.
Positions may require lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 50 pounds, working at elevations, on uneven surfaces, or in confined spaces.
Must possess sufficient visual, hearing, communication, and motor skills to perform job responsibilities safely.
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 in a fast-paced work environment.
Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment and meet applicable customer, site, regulatory, medical, and fitness-for-duty requirements.

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 using cleaning solutions and tools.
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, brushes, rags, and power cleaning equipment.
Drive vehicles required 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.