Night Janitor

Flagship Facility Services, Inc.•New York, NY

About The Position

The Night Janitor maintains neat and clean buildings and worksites serviced by FlagShip, performing the work necessary to maintain an appropriate level of cleanliness. Duties include cleaning floors, carpets, walls, windows, ceilings, fixtures, furniture, break areas, restrooms, and other surfaces; removing trash; replenishing restroom supplies; and performing seasonal or incidental exterior tasks when needed. The role also requires keeping the janitor’s closet orderly and maintaining cleaning equipment. The work takes place in small-to-large office environments and may include shop environments. Employees may be exposed to dust, odors, oil, fumes, cleaning products, and noise. Safety glasses are required for certain tasks, and Flagship conducts a safety class. The position pays $24.02 per hour.

Requirements

Knowledge of basic janitorial duties and responsibilities is helpful.
Good listening and verbal communication skills.
Some positions require the ability to speak and understand English.
Must be punctual and maintain a neat appearance.
Must be able to understand and anticipate client needs.
Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
Ability to perform repetitive movements and to stand, walk, and sit for long periods, including walking long distances.
Ability to occasionally lift and/or move office and facilities equipment, cleaning products, tools, ladders, and trash; the job description mentions heavy lifting up to 50 pounds and a minimum of 40 pounds.
Ability to safely use provided equipment.
Required vision abilities include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
Six months of experience in commercial facilities and building janitorial work desired.

Responsibilities

Sweep, vacuum, mop, scrub, wax, and polish floors using industrial cleaning equipment.
Dust and wash walls, windows, ledges, ceilings, and light fixtures; wash and replace blinds.
Move furniture, cabinets, boxes, crates, and equipment to clean areas.
Remove stains from rugs, drapes, walls, and floors using cleaning chemicals and solutions.
Perform incidental seasonal tasks such as sweeping walks, raking leaves, cutting grass, and removing snow.
Empty waste baskets and replace liners; dust and clean office furniture and cleared surfaces; vacuum carpeting and spot-clean carpet as needed.
Clean lobby door glass and sweep and mop tile areas.
Clean and sanitize breakroom tables, chairs, vending machines, appliances, sinks, and counters.
Clean and sanitize toilets, basins, and urinals; disinfect restroom floors; spot-clean walls, partitions, and doors; refill restroom dispensers.
Complete periodic cleaning such as overhead vents, blinds, wood furniture, high partitions, ledges, and interior partition glass.
Keep the janitor’s closet neat and orderly and properly maintain equipment such as vacuums.
Attend periodic training and safety meetings; understand and anticipate client needs; remain punctual and maintain a neat appearance.