General Cleaner

southerncleaningservices; Hogansville (GA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Cleaning Services is seeking a General Cleaner to perform a range of cleaning duties at client facilities in Hogansville, GA. The role involves floor care, restroom servicing, window and surface cleaning, dusting, and occasional event setup.

The position requires physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and flexibility to work on weekends or holidays as needed. Training and safety protocols will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Sweep, mop, scrub, and vacuum floors.
• Gather and empty trash.
• Service, clean, and supply restrooms.
• Clean and polish furniture and fixtures.
• Clean windows, mirrors, and glass partitions with cleaners.
• Dust furniture, walls, machines, and equipment.
• Steam-clean or shampoo carpets.
• Strip, seal, finish, and polish floors.
• Clean lab glassware and metal instruments with solvents and brushes.
• Follow safety procedures when using cleaners and power equipment.
• Monitor building security by locking doors after hours and checking electrical devices for hazards.

Job description

General Cleaner

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Clean building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, and/or vacuuming.
• Gather and empty trash.
• Service, clean, and supply restrooms.
• Clean and polish furniture and fixtures.
• Clean windows, glass partitions, and mirrors, using soapy water or other cleaners, sponges, and squeegees.
• Dust furniture, walls, machines, and equipment.
• Steam-clean or shampoo carpets.
• Strip, seal, finish, and polish floors.
• Clean laboratory equipment, such as glassware and metal instruments, using solvents, brushes, rags, and power cleaning equipment.
• Follow procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power equipment, in order to prevent damage to floors and fixtures.
• Monitor building security and safety by performing such tasks as locking doors after operating hours and checking electrical appliance use to ensure that hazards are not created.
• Move heavy furniture, equipment, and supplies, either manually or by using hand trucks.
• Notify managers concerning the need for major repairs or additions to building operating systems.
• Remove snow from sidewalks, driveways, and parking areas, by spreading snow melting chemicals.
• Requisition supplies and equipment needed for cleaning and maintenance duties.
• Set up, arrange, and remove decorations, tables, chairs, ladders, and scaffolding to prepare facilities for events such as banquets and meetings.
• Must be able to work flexible hours weekends and holidays.
• Job assignments can vary from facility to facility with the possibility of transfer.
• Background required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here represent those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The employee may be exposed to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc. including AIDS and Hepatitis B Virus. The noise level is usually moderate. Reviews will be conducted on a 90 day, 6 month and annual basis the first year of employment.

All jobs are considered temporary in nature contingent on employees work performance and/or ability to meet the above requirements.