General Cleaner

LCS Facility Group; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated General Cleaner to ensure cleanliness and hygiene across various facilities. This role involves daily housekeeping tasks such as dusting, vacuuming, and disinfecting bathrooms, along with project work like detailed cleaning and floor maintenance. The ideal candidate will possess strong time management skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a team. Join a fast-paced environment where your contributions will ensure a safe and pleasant atmosphere for all. If you take pride in your work and enjoy making spaces shine, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning or facility maintenance is a plus but not required.
• Knowledge of cleaning chemicals and safety standards preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine cleaning tasks including sweeping, mopping, and sanitizing.
• Maintain custodial supplies and communicate with Supervisor daily.
• Provide excellent customer service by following training guidelines.

Skills

Time management

Good communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently

Education

Previous experience in cleaning or facility maintenance

Knowledge of cleaning chemicals

Basic understanding of safety and sanitation standards

Job description

Under direct supervision, the General Cleaner is responsible for daily housekeeping including dusting, vacuuming, mopping, total disinfection of bathroom, garbage removal, general clean-up of kitchens, classrooms, medical offices, common areas, stairwells, wall washing, steam, carpet cleaning, and extraction. May require project work including detailed cleaning and floor work as needed. Additional duties may be assigned which include stripping and waxing of floor, mold removal under the guidance of Supervisor, high dusting, and cleaning on a scaffold, cleaning of elevator tracks.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous experience in cleaning or facility maintenance is a plus but not required.
• Knowledge of cleaning chemicals, proper storage, and disposal methods preferred.
• Basic understanding of safety and sanitation standards preferred.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform routine cleaning tasks, including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, and sanitizing surfaces.
• Work within a team or solo as needed to complete tasks assigned.
• Complete work with excellent quality and within the required timeline given.
• Provide excellent customer service each day by following the guidelines of Training Guide(s).
• Begin work in a presentable manner, well-groomed, wearing the required uniform and footwear.
• Maintain custodial supplies by keeping them clean and storing them properly at the end of the shift.
• Communicate daily with Supervisor to ensure proper understanding of work to be completed.
• Follow chain of command and communicate to the appropriate parties when issues arise.

COMPETENCIES:

• Time management and the ability to work independently.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends as required.

WORKING & PHYSICAL CONDITIONS:

• Tasks include public or shared bathroom facilities with potential exposure to blood-borne diseases.
• Employees are required to wear personal equipment protection (PPE).
• Fast-paced environment; Public space.
• Time management is needed to balance and complete tasks throughout the day.
• Ability to lift heavy objects (up to 25-40 lbs.).
• Standing for long periods of time, including stooping, squatting, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, bending.
• Noise levels may increase when operating equipment; ear plugs are required.
• Use of ladder with supervision; Use of ladder without supervision (after training).

UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS:

• The employee is responsible for wearing khaki pants and non-slip black work shoes and, where applicable, steel toe boots.
• Uniform shirts are provided by LCS Facility Group.
• Dangling jewelry is prohibited at the work site and includes all necklaces, bracelets, and earrings.
• Tattoos must be covered under uniform; tattoo sleeves should be covered with a long-sleeved shirt and/or a tattoo sleeve.
• Piercings must be taken out during work hours, including all face and mouth piercings.
• Hair should be kept tied up, clipped, or pulled back during work hours.

Where required, prevailing wages will be applied.