Janitor- Austin Industrial Decatur, IL West

Austin Careers•Decatur, IL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Austin Industrial is seeking a detail-oriented, flexible Janitor to join their team in Decatur, IL. The Janitor will be responsible for cleaning and sanitizing various areas within the facility, including offices, meeting rooms, bathrooms, kitchen, dining room, and public areas. This role may also involve taking on non-routine cleaning tasks and special projects as needed. The company is a 100% Employee-Owned Company (ESOP) with over 60 years of experience providing self-perform maintenance, construction, and soft craft services to leading industrial companies across the U.S. in industries such as oil, gas, chemical, food, agriculture, power, and manufacturing.

Requirements

Must be detail-oriented, flexible and willing to take on non-routine cleaning and special projects as the need arises.
No minimum education requirements.
No experience required.

Responsibilities

Clean building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, or vacuuming them.
Gather and empty trash.
Service, clean, and supply restrooms.
Clean and polish furniture and fixtures.
Clean windows, glass partitions, and mirrors, using soapy water or other cleaners, sponges, and squeegees.
Dust furniture, walls, machines, and equipment.
Adjust and perform minor repairs to heating, cooling, ventilating, plumbing, and electrical systems.
Mix water and detergents or acids in containers to prepare cleaning solutions, 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, such as 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 the use of chemical cleaners and power equipment, in order to prevent damage to floors and fixtures.
Monitor building security and safety by performing such tasks as locking doors after operating hours and checking electrical appliance use to ensure that hazards are not created.
Move heavy furniture, equipment, and supplies, either manually or by using hand trucks.
Mow and trim lawns and shrubbery, using mowers and hand and power trimmers, and clear debris from grounds.
Notify managers concerning the need for major repairs or additions to building operating systems.
Requisition supplies and equipment needed for cleaning and maintenance duties.
Other duties as assigned.