Construction Cleaner

Controlled Contamination Services; Hermiston (OR); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Controlled Contamination Services is seeking a Construction Cleaner to keep construction sites clean, including cleanrooms and controlled environments, while ensuring compliance with safety, environmental standards, and client requirements. This role supports project efficiency and site safety.

Responsibilities include operating floor scrubbers and scissor lifts, removing debris, handling waste, and wearing proper PPE such as steel-toe shoes, high-visibility vest, hard hat, and safety glasses.

Qualifications

• Must be able to communicate effectively with team members and clients.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and work independently when required.
• Experience with cleaning equipment is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness throughout interior and exterior areas of the site.
• Regularly empty trash and dispose of waste per regulations.
• Operate floor scrubbers, scissor lifts, and forklifts as needed.
• Remove debris and manage waste in cleanrooms and restricted spaces.
• Adhere to safety protocols and wear PPE on site.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Initiative

Problem solving

Equipment operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Controlled Contamination Services has been a national provider of facility solutions, technical and decontamination services, since 1993. Our clients are in the Life Sciences, Technology, IT, Defense and Aerospace industries. Utilizing state of the art strategies, processes and human capital, Controlled ensures the highest degree of service and integrity for the sensitive environment we support; impacting those industries that impact the world.POSITION PURPOSE:The Construction Cleaner plays a vital role in ensuring the cleanliness and safety of construction sites, including cleanrooms, dry rooms, and controlled environments. This role is essential in maintaining compliance with industry and environmental standards, as well as supporting the efficiency of our client projects.MAJOR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:Include the following key areas and duties, which may be modified or increased as necessary:Maintain cleanliness throughout the entire site, including both interior and exterior areas. Regularly empty trash cans and disposal of waste as required.Conduct cleaning operations, ensuring compliance with local laws, federal regulations, and environmental standards.Remove tools, construction equipment, machinery, and surplus materials from cleanroom and dry room areas.Dispose of non-hazardous, non-toxic waste materials, adhering to CCS standards and environmental regulations.Clean interior and exterior hard-surface finishes to a dirt-free, stain-free condition, while maintaining natural weathering where applicable.Remove debris, surface dust, and waste from limited access spaces, such as plenums, trenches, and other confined spaces.Clean concrete floors in unoccupied spaces and operate floor scrubbers or Zambonis as needed.Clean glass surfaces, mirrors, and windows to ensure they are clear and free of vision-obscuring substances.Remove non-permanent labels and wipe down surfaces of mechanical and electrical equipment.Eliminate excess lubrication, paint, mortar, and other substances from surfaces.Clean light fixtures, lamps, and reflectors to ensure optimal functionality.Remove stains from walls and columns as necessary.Spot mop floors using mild, compatible cleaning agents followed by a deionized (DI) water rinse, repeating the process after spills.Operate scrubbers daily and use a scissor lift when cleaning walls or high ceilings.Utilize a forklift for moving heavy trash cans or materials.Pick up trash and empty trash cans in the parking lot as needed.Always adhere to all safety protocols and wear PPE while on site, including steel-toe shoes, high visibility vest, hard hat, and safety glasses.EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:High school diploma or equivalent.Previous experience in construction cleaning or a similar role is preferred.Willingness to learn and be trained on facility-specific proceduresSKILLS REQUIRED:Must have and be able to consistently apply the following skills at the levels indicated to produce assigned results.Communication SkillsCustomer Service SkillsInitiative SkillsProblem Solving SkillsThe ability to operate cleaning equipment, such as floor scrubbers and forklifts, is preferred.Forklift certification or willingness to obtain is an advantage.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Required to spend on-the-job time on the following physical activities:StandWalkLift/ClimbTalk/HearUse hands to finger, handle or feelReach with hands or armsThe Weight or Force requirement in this position is: Up to 40 poundsControlled Contamination Services is an equal opportunity employer – vets/disability.