Weekend General Cleaner - Zebulon Community Library

Owens Realty Services•Zebulon, NC

About The Position

The Weekend General Cleaner performs custodial work at Zebulon Community Library, cleaning facility areas to company and industry standards. Duties include maintaining offices, public areas, restrooms, floors, furnishings, fixtures, and other surfaces; handling waste; replenishing supplies; and leaving equipment and work areas clean and safe. The role requires following safety and infection-control procedures, using required personal protective equipment, and reporting hazards. The stated schedule is Saturday and Sunday, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, at a pay rate of $14.00 per hour. High school diploma or GED and six months of related experience are preferred. Employment is contingent upon passing a pre-employment drug screening and background check.

Requirements

Able to understand written and verbal instructions in English.
Able to apply common-sense understanding to follow provided instructions.
Able to perform the stated physical activities, including frequent bending, carrying, kneeling, lifting, pushing, pulling, overhead reaching, standing, walking, and grasping.
Able to lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds and carry up to 30 pounds.
Must pass a pre-employment drug screening and background check.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) preferred.
Six months of related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform assigned tasks professionally and in a manner that reflects the company's integrity.
Routinely clean administrative offices, lobbies, breakrooms, lounges, corridors, bathrooms, elevators, and stairways.
Clean and sanitize restrooms, including sweeping, mopping, dusting surfaces, and replenishing supplies such as toilet paper, paper towels, and soap.
Clean and dust furniture, exhibit cases, fixtures, windows, doors, trim, and related furnishings; move furniture or supplies only when directed by a supervisor.
Use safety poles for high dusting.
Collect recyclable and non-recyclable waste, replace trash-can liners where applicable, and safely empty trash in the proper dumping area.
Break down heavy trash into more manageable weights before lifting and dumping.
Clean telephones periodically with germicidal and cleaner disinfectants when applicable.
Vacuum traffic areas and remove visible debris from carpets.
Clean light switches, doors, walls, modular furniture tops, and blinds.
Clean or polish tables, benches, chairs, stainless steel elevators, escalators, water fountains, and sinks, and remove cobwebs.
Secure the work area with safety signs when mopping or performing other potentially hazardous duties.
Lock and unlock doors and windows to offices and other rooms as necessary, and turn off lights in unoccupied rooms.
Report to work on time in company uniform, with an employee badge and black slip-resistant safety shoes.
Identify and report safety hazards to a supervisor or manager.
Follow safety procedures, including correct use of PPE and requirements related to bloodborne pathogens, and clean bio-waste according to those procedures.
Follow infection-control practices, including handwashing techniques.
Work a flexible schedule that may include nights, weekends, and holidays.
Keep cleaning carts attended and safely replenished after each shift.
Keep custodial closets locked, ensure keys are properly signed in and out, and leave keys at the job site.
Keep hallways and pathways clear of carts, equipment, tools, and other trip-and-fall hazards.
Leave equipment and cleaning materials clean and ready for use at the end of each shift.
Complete additional duties as assigned.