Facilities Operator

Gilder Search Group; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

A cleaning service company in Santa Clara is seeking a dedicated Cleaner to maintain sanitation and operational efficiency in production floors and warehouses. Responsibilities include cleaning and disinfecting surfaces, managing waste, and performing minor facility maintenance. The ideal candidate must have experience operating industrial cleaning equipment, adhere to safety regulations, and possess physical stamina to work in a fast-paced environment. The position offers a competitive salary range of $20–$25 per hour.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in using industrial cleaning machinery.
• Knowledge of handling chemical cleaners and complying with safety regulations (e.g. OSHA).
• Ability to stand, bend, lift, and work in a physically demanding, fast-paced environment.
• Ensuring a clean, organized, and compliant facility.

Responsibilities

• Sweep, mop, and use powered floor scrubbers to remove oil, dust, and debris.
• Clean and disinfect high-touch surfaces and common areas, adhering to safety protocols.
• Empty, transport and dispose of trash and hazardous waste materials.
• Perform minor repairs, change light bulbs, and clean windows.
• Monitor cleaning supplies and inspect for safety hazards or maintenance issues.
• Remove debris from walkways.

Skills

Equipment Operation

Safety Adherence

Physical Stamina

Attention to Detail

Tools

Industrial Cleaning Machinery

Job description

Maintain sanitation, safety and operational efficiency by cleaning production floors, warehouse areas, and office.

Core duties include using industrial equipment (floor scrubbers), removing debris/hazardous materials, managing trash/recycling, restocking supplies, and notifying management of maintenance needs.

Key Responsibilities in Manufacturing:

Production & Warehouse Cleaning: Sweeping, mopping, and using powered floor scrubbers to remove oil, dust, and manufacturing debris.

Sanitizing & Safety: Cleaning and disinfecting high‑touch surfaces, restroom, and common areas, while adhering to safety protocols.

Waste Management: Emptying, transporting and disposing in industrial trash, recycling, and hazardous waste materials.

Facility Maintenance: Performing minor repairs, changing light bulbs, cleaning windows and maintaining HVAC systems.

Inventory & Inspection: Monitoring cleaning supplies, restocking restrooms/breakrooms, and inspecting for safety hazards or maintenance issues.

Grounds Maintenance: Removing debris from walkways and cleaning.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

Equipment Operation: Proficiency in using industrial cleaning machinery.

Safety Adherence: Knowledge of handling chemical cleaners and complying with safety regulations (e.g. OSHA).

Physical Stamina: Ability to stand, bend, lift, and work in a physically demanding, fast‑paced environment.

Attention to Detail: Ensuring a clean, organized, and compliant facility.

Salary Range: $20–$25

Posted: Friday, February 20, 2026
Job # 771