Custodian

Nextaff; Gulfport (MS); On-site; USD 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Nextaff is seeking a dependable Custodian/Janitor in Gulfport, MS to maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe environment across the facility. Responsibilities include restroom sanitation, floor care, window cleaning, and general upkeep. The role requires physical work and adherence to safety procedures.

Ideal candidates have prior commercial cleaning experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to operate cleaning equipment. Shifts may vary to meet facility needs.

Qualifications

• Previous commercial, hospitality, institutional, or industrial cleaning experience preferred.
• Ability to safely use commercial cleaning chemicals and follow safety procedures.
• Ability to learn and safely operate janitorial and floor-care equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently.
• Dependable attendance and ability to complete tasks within required timeframes.
• Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors and coworkers.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize restrooms, urinals, sinks, counters, partitions, fixtures, and other restroom surfaces.
• Mop and disinfect tile floors; perform floor-care tasks as needed.
• Clean interior windows, glass partitions, doors, mirrors, and display surfaces.
• Empty trash/recycling and transport waste to disposal areas.
• Respond promptly to spills and emergencies; maintain common areas and offices.

Skills

Attention to detail

Dependable attendance

Effective communication

Operate janitorial equipment

Tools

Commercial cleaning equipment

Job description

CUSTODIAN / JANITOR$13/hr

Job Summary

The Custodian/Janitor is responsible for performing routine and deep-cleaning duties throughout the facility to maintain a clean, sanitary, safe, and professional environment. This position includes restroom sanitation, floor care, glass cleaning, waste removal, supply replenishment, and responding to spills or other cleaning needs. The ideal candidate is dependable, safety-conscious, detail-oriented, and comfortable performing physically active work throughout the shift.

Restroom Cleaning & Sanitization

• Clean and sanitize toilets, urinals, sinks, counters, partitions, fixtures, and other restroom surfaces.
• Replenish soap, paper towels, toilet paper, and other supplies.
• Mop and disinfect tile floors using appropriate commercial cleaning products.
• Empty trash receptacles, clean bins, and replace liners as needed.
• Maintain restrooms to established cleanliness and sanitation standards.

Floor Care

• Sweep, scrub, and mop hard flooring, including tile, concrete, and other surfaces.
• Vacuum carpeted areas, common spaces, hallways, offices, and other assigned areas.
• Operate floor-care equipment such as industrial buffers, automatic scrubbers, and wet/dry vacuums after appropriate training.
• Address spills promptly and place appropriate safety signage when floors are wet.

Window & Glass Cleaning

• Clean interior windows, glass partitions, entrance doors, mirrors, and display surfaces.
• Remove fingerprints, smudges, dirt, and debris using appropriate cleaning products and equipment.
• Dust and clean windowsills, ledges, frames, and surrounding areas.

General Janitorial Duties

• Empty trash and recycling containers throughout the facility and transport waste to designated disposal areas.
• Respond promptly to spills, accidents, and special or emergency cleaning requests.
• Clean and maintain common areas, offices, entrances, hallways, and other assigned spaces.
• Properly use, store, and maintain cleaning supplies, chemicals, tools, and equipment.
• Monitor cleaning supply levels and notify appropriate personnel when supplies need to be replenished.
• Identify and report maintenance concerns such as leaking faucets, damaged fixtures, burned-out lights, or other facility issues.
• Follow established safety, sanitation, and infection-control procedures.
• Perform additional custodial and facility-cleaning duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Previous commercial, hospitality, institutional, or industrial cleaning experience preferred.
• Ability to safely use commercial cleaning chemicals and follow product instructions and safety procedures.
• Ability to learn and safely operate janitorial and floor-care equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently.
• Dependable attendance and ability to complete assigned cleaning tasks within required timeframes.
• Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors and coworkers.
• Ability to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, or varying shifts as required.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the shift.
• Ability to frequently bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, pull, and perform repetitive movements.
• Ability to lift and carry up to approximately 40–50 pounds.
• Ability to push cleaning carts, trash containers, and floor-care equipment.
• Ability to safely perform physical cleaning duties for the duration of the scheduled shift.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment and follow applicable workplace and chemical-safety procedures.

The essential functions of this position must be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.