Cleaner/Janitor

Workstream; Ottawa (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Workstream is seeking an experienced Cleaner/Janitor to help maintain clean and well-organized facilities. The role requires reliability, strong communication, and the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.

The ideal candidate will perform floor cleaning, trash collection, restroom service, window cleaning, and basic safety checks while supporting building operations and safety policies with a proactive attitude.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Proven experience as Cleaner/Janitor.
• Knowledge of sanitation procedures.
• Ability to respond quickly.
• Strong communication and multitasking skills.
• Knowledge of cleaning equipment, chemicals, and supplies.

Responsibilities

• Clean building floors (vacuuming, mopping, scrubbing, sweeping).
• Gather and empty indoor trash.
• Clean, service and resupply restrooms.
• Clean windows, mirrors and other glass surfaces.
• Engage in building security and safety activities (checking and locking doors, checking electrical appliance).
• Move equipment, supplies, and furniture; inform managers about required repair and maintenance activities.
• Maintain tools and equipment needed for Cleaner/Janitor duties.
• Requiring supplies of the tools and equipment needed for Cleaner/Janitor duties.
• Organizing and executing spraying of fumigant and insecticides.

Skills

Communication

Multitasking

Prioritization

Proactive mindset

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Job description

Main Responsibilities of a Cleaner/Janitor:

• Keep buildings in a clean condition
• Perform all heavy-duty cleaning
• Perform regular maintenance activities
• Engage in repair activities when needed

Cleaner/Janitor Description:

We are looking for an experienced Cleaner/Janitor to feel a vital spot in our staff. We are hoping to find a reliable and skilled person who understands the importance that the role cleaner/janitor plays in an organization/building.

The person we would like to give this opportunity to should have strong communication skills, be able to prioritize tasks, and poses both a proactive and reactive mindset. We like to keep our environment tidy and very well-organized, we expect from our future Cleaner/Janitor to take complete responsibility for helping us achieve this.

Responsibilities of a Cleaner/Janitor:

• Cleaning building floors (vacuuming, mopping, scrubbing, sweeping)
• Gathering and emptying indoor trash
• Clean, service and resupply restrooms
• Clean windows, mirrors and other glass surfaces
• Engaging in building security and safety activities (checking and locking doors, checking electrical appliance)
• Moving equipment, supplies, and furnitureInforming managers about required repair and maintenance activities
• Maintaining tools and equipment needed for Cleaner/Janitor duties
• Requiring supplies of the tools and equipment needed for Cleaner/Janitor duties
• Organizing and executing spraying of fumigant and insecticides

Cleaner/Janitor Job Requirements:

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent
• Must have proven working experience as Cleaner/Janitor
• Must know and follow sanitation procedures
• Must be able to respond and act quickly
• Must have strong communication and multitasking skills
• Must have knowledge of cleaning equipment, chemicals, and supplies