General Cleaner - Community Development

Owens Realty Services; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Owens Realty Services is seeking a General Cleaner to perform custodial duties at our facility in Marietta, GA. The shift runs Monday to Friday from 6 pm to 10 pm, with a pay rate of $15.50 per hour.

Responsibilities include full cleaning of 4,500–5,000 sq ft per hour, trash removal, restroom sanitation, and ensuring safety and cleanliness across all areas. Qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED (preferred) and about six months of related experience (preferred).

Qualifications

• Able to understand written and verbal instructions in English.
• Able to follow instructions using common sense.

Responsibilities

• Performs custodial tasks in a professional manner.
• Cleans offices, lobbies, breakrooms, bathrooms, elevators and stairways.
• Cleans and sanitizes restrooms, stocks supplies.
• Dusts and polishes furniture, fixtures, windows and related surfaces.
• Empties trash and recycles; safely handles waste.
• Operates cleaning equipment and maintains safe, organized work areas.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Pay Rate: $15.50/hr

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 6 pm to 10 pm.

SUMMARY:

This position will perform Custodial work. The General Cleaner will clean all areas of the facility (Per industry standards, approximately 4,500 - 5,000 sq ft will need to be cleaned within 1 hour - this will vary by location) by performing the following duties:

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs all assigned tasks in a professional manner in order to reflect the highest integrity of the Company.
• Performs routine cleaning of administrative offices, lobbies, breakrooms, lounges, corridors, bathrooms, elevators and stairways in a clean, neat and sanitary manner.
• Cleans toilets and sanitizes restrooms including sweeping, mopping, and dusting of all surfaces and stocks restroom with supplies such as toilet paper, paper towels, and soap.
• Cleans and dusts furniture, exhibit cases, fixtures, windows, doors, trim, and related furnishings; moves furniture, supplies and miscellaneous only when directed by a supervisor. Uses safety poles for high dusting.
• Collects both recyclable and non-recyclable waste and replaces trash cans liners where applicable.
• Cleans telephones periodically using germicidal and cleaner disinfectants if applicable.
• Vacuums fully in traffic areas and cleans any visible debris on carpets.
• Cleans light switches, doors and walls, and tops of modular furniture and blinds.
• Cleans and/or polishes tables, benches and chairs. Stainless steel elevators, escalators, water fountains, and sinks.
• Removes cobwebs.
• Safely empties trash into the proper dumping area and breaks down heavy trash into more manageable weights before lifting and dumping.
• Secures job area with safety signs when mopping or performing other duties that may be hazardous to the public.
• Locks and unlocks doors and windows to offices and other rooms as necessary. Turns off light when rooms are unoccupied.
• Reports to work on time and dressed in company uniform to also include employee badge and black slip resistant safety shoes.
• Identifies and reports safety hazards to supervisor and/or Manager.
• Follows Safety Procedures which include the correct use of PPE and other Safety requirements (i.e., Bloodborne pathogens) based on the job. Responsible for cleaning all bio-waste using these procedures.
• Follows all infection control practices including hand washing techniques.
• Works a flexible work schedule which includes nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ensures that cleaning carts are not be left unattended and that they are properly and safely replenished after each shift.
• Ensures that custodial closets remain locked at all times and keys are properly signed in and out and are always left at the job site.
• Keeps hallways and pathways clear of carts, cleaning equipment, tools, and any other hazardous items that could result in trips and falls.
• Leaves equipment and cleaning materials clean at the end of each shift and ready to use.
• Completes additional duties as assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma is preferred.
• Six months of related experience is preferred.

QUALIFICATIONS/KNOWLEDGE:

• Able to understand written and verbal instructions in English.
• Able to apply common sense understanding to follow instructions that were provided.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Bending - 80% of the shift.
• Carrying - 95% of the shift.
• Kneeling - 75% of the shift.
• Lifting - 75% of the shift.
• Pulling and pushing - 80% of the shift.
• Reaching overhead - 75% of the shift.
• Standing - 100% of the shift.
• Walking - 95% of the shift.
• Grasping - 95% of the shift.
• Lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 50lbs.
• Carrying up to 30 lbs.