JANITOR

Knight Facilities Management; Collegeville (PA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Knight Facilities Management in Collegeville, PA is seeking a janitor to keep buildings clean and orderly. The role involves heavy cleaning, floor care, restroom services, trash removal, and basic maintenance tasks, with attention to safety and chemical handling.

The position reports to the Site Manager and requires physical ability to perform tasks such as lifting up to 50 lbs and operating cleaning equipment. Training is provided for the responsibilities and safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Reading comprehension and ability to understand written work-related documents.
• Active listening to understand instructions and safety procedures.
• Clear speaking to convey information to colleagues and supervisors.
• Coordination with team members to complete cleaning tasks.
• Ability to select appropriate tools and equipment for cleaning tasks.
• Effective time management to prioritize duties and meet schedules.
• Routine maintenance tasks for cleaning equipment and safety.
• Writing communication for reporting issues and updates.
• Ability to teach or guide others on cleaning procedures.

Responsibilities

• Monitor building security and safety by locking doors after hours and checking electrical usage.
• Service, clean, and supply restrooms.
• Gather and empty trash.
• Clean floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, or vacuuming.
• Follow safe procedures for chemical cleaners and power equipment.
• Prepare cleaning solutions according to specifications.
• Strip, seal, finish, and polish floors.
• Notify managers about major repairs or system needs.
• Requisition supplies and equipment for cleaning tasks.
• Clean windows, glass partitions, and mirrors.

Skills

Reading comprehension

Active listening

Speaking

Coordination

Equipment selection

Time management

Equipment maintenance

Writing

Instructing

Job description

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JANITOR

JANITOR Collegeville, PA, US

Today Requisition ID: 1338

Salary Range: $16.00 To $16.50 Annually

Facility Cleaner/Janitor

Job Title: Cleaner/Janitor

Company Job Code: Customer Location

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Division/Department: Operations/Customer Location

EEO Code:

Reports to: Site Manager

Last Revision Date: September 30, 2021

SUMMARY

Keep buildings in clean and orderly condition. Perform heavy cleaning duties, such as cleaning floors, shampooing rugs, washing walls and glass, and removing rubbish. Duties may include tending furnace and boiler, performing routine maintenance activities, notifying management of needs for repairs, and cleaning snow or debris from sidewalk.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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.
• Service, clean, and supply restrooms.
• Gather and empty trash.
• Clean building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, or vacuuming them.
• Follow procedures for the safe use of chemical cleaners and power equipment, to prevent damage to floor and fixtures.
• Mix water and detergents or acids in containers to prepare cleaning solutions, according to specifications.
• Strip, seal, finish, and polish floors.
• Notify managers concerning the need for major repairs or additions to building operating systems.
• Requisition supplies and equipment needed for cleaning and maintenance duties.
• Clean windows, glass partitions, and mirror using soapy water or other cleaners, sponges, and squeegees.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS

Skills

• Reading comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Active listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
• Equipment selection - Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
• Time management - Managing one's own time.
• Equipment maintenance - Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining what kind of maintenance is needed.
• Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
• Instructing - Teaching others how to do something.
• Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

Abilities

• Trunk strength - The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without "giving out" or fatiguing.
• Extent flexibility - The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
• Manual dexterity - The ability to move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
• Oral comprehension - The ability to listen to and to understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Static strength - The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
• Near vision - The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
• Oral expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.

Work Activities

• Inspecting equipment, structures, or material - Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
• Performing general physical activities - Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.
• Handling and moving objects - Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials and manipulating things.
• Communication with supervisors, peers, or subordinates - Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail or in person.
• Getting information - Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
• Identify objects, actions, and events - Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events
• Monitor processes, materials, or surroundings - Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
• Organizing, planning, and prioritizing work - Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
• Controlling machines and processes - Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
• Performing for or working directly with the public - Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving, clients or guests.
• Physically capable of lifting and moving objects up to 50 lbs.

Experience

• No previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for entry level of this occupation.

Training

• Employees in this occupation will receive anywhere from a few days to a few months of training.