Janitor

American Furniture Warehouse•Englewood, CO

24d•$16 - $27

About The Position

The Janitor helps support the customer experience and building operations by maintaining clean show-floor and warehouse environments. The role requires a commitment to the organization’s values, a calm and professional demeanor in a fast-paced retail setting, and careful attention to detail. The position has no supervisory responsibilities. Candidates must pass a pre-employment drug screen, background check, and fit-for-duty examination upon receiving a job offer.

Requirements

Knowledge of cleaning chemicals.
Effective written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work in a high-performance, fast-paced team environment.
Ability to adapt to and work effectively in a constantly changing environment.
Organization and attention to detail.
Ability to maneuver in confined and sometimes congested areas.
Ability to stand, walk, stoop, and bend for eight hours or more daily.
Ability to perform repetitive tasks and demonstrate manual dexterity.
Vision abilities including close, distance, and depth perception.
Ability to lift 50 pounds.
Ability to walk long distances on hard surfaces.
Ability to work in variable environments with different lighting, loud exterior noise, and varying flooring.
Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen, background check, and fit-for-duty examination upon job offer.

Nice To Haves

Janitorial or related experience.
Previous safety training and/or certifications related to janitorial work.
High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

Clean building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, or vacuuming.
Gather and empty trash.
Thoroughly clean men’s, women’s, and unisex restrooms, and replenish supplies in restrooms, break rooms, and other areas.
Complete cleaning logs to confirm that areas have been cleaned thoroughly.
Dust, clean, and polish furniture and fixtures.
Clean windows, glass partitions, and mirrors using appropriate cleaning materials and tools.
Mix water and detergents or acids to prepare cleaning solutions according to specifications.
Steam-clean or shampoo carpets.
Follow procedures for using chemical cleaners and equipment to prevent damage to floors and fixtures.
Monitor safety, including locking doors and checking electrical equipment use to ensure hazards are not created.
Notify managers when major repairs to building operating systems are needed.
Request supplies and equipment needed for cleaning and maintenance duties.
Use personal protective equipment and safely clean blood-borne pathogens.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.