Janitor

American Equipment Services; Danville (IL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

American Equipment Services in Danville, IL is seeking a Janitor to maintain a clean facility by performing a range of cleaning tasks, including floors, windows, restrooms, and common areas. You will operate cleaning equipment, stock supplies, and follow safety policies while reporting hazards.

The role involves outdoor grounds maintenance, basic repairs, and adherence to safety procedures with standard 8-hour shifts and potential overtime during peak seasons.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience with cleaning products and safety policies.
• Ability to listen and follow directions accurately.
• Good time management and organizational skills.
• Physically able to lift 50 lbs and operate lift for very heavy parts.

Responsibilities

• Clean the interior of buildings including floors, carpet, rugs, windows and walls.
• Disinfect desks, door handles, office tools and phones.
• Maintain cleaning inventory and place orders for new products.
• Maintain outdoor grounds, cut grass and trim bushes.
• Remove debris and snow from sidewalks.
• Empty trash and recycling bins.
• Stock and maintain supply rooms.
• Perform minor repairs.
• Vacuum, sweep and mop floors.
• Clean and maintain restrooms.
• Wash and clean windows and mirrors.
• Notify supervisors of unsafe conditions.
• Operate floor scrubbers and other equipment.
• Dust furniture and fixtures.

Skills

Safe work practices

Listening skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Time management

Multitasking

Problem solving

Lifting 50 lbs

Education

HS diploma or GED

Job description

Job Title: Janitor

Purpose: To maintain a clean facility by completing a variety of cleaning tasks.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Clean the interior of buildings including floors, carpet, rugs, windows and walls
• Disinfect commonly used items like desks, door handles, office tools and phones
• Maintain cleaning inventory, placing orders for new products when needed
• Maintain outdoor grounds, cut grass and trim bushes
• Remove debris and snow from sidewalks
• Empty trash and recycling bins
• Stock and maintain supply rooms
• Perform minor repairs
• Vacuum, sweep and mop floors
• Clean and maintain restrooms
• Washing and clean windows and mirrors
• Notify supervisors of unsafe conditions
• Operate floor scrubbers and other equipment
• Dust furniture and fixtures

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of safe work practices and willingness to comply with safety policies and procedures
• Knowledge of various cleaning products and when to use them
• Ability to listen effectively and follow directions accurately
• Attention to detail and good organizational skills
• Strong communication skills
• Good time management skills
• Ability to perform multiple tasks at once
• Good problem solving and troubleshooting skills
• Physically able to lift 50 lbs. and be able to run a lift for very heavy parts
• HS diploma and/or GED preferred

Working Conditions:

• 8-hour workdays (7am-4pm) with one hour lunch break; unless otherwise directed due to extreme elements
• Opportunity for seasonal Overtime and Weekend work
• Exposure to weather conditions, heat/cold