Janitor

PHD Services; Illinois; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

The Janitor at PHD Services performs cleaning and custodial duties at client sites to ensure clean, sanitary, and presentable facilities. This role works independently or with a crew and may follow shifts before, during, or after standard business hours.

Key tasks include cleaning restrooms, breakrooms, offices, and common areas; sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, and polishing; restocking supplies; operating cleaning equipment; using chemicals safely; reporting hazards; and maintaining

Qualifications

• Prior custodial or janitorial experience preferred but not required; training provided.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and work effectively independently or as part of a team.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality, including the ability to work scheduled shift times, which may include evenings or early mornings.
• Ability to pass any site-specific background check or badging requirement required by the client.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize restrooms, breakrooms, offices, and common areas according to client and company standards.
• Sweep, mop, vacuum, dust, and polish floors and surfaces.
• Empty trash and recycling and dispose of waste per site procedures.
• Restock supplies such as paper products, soap, and sanitizer in designated areas.
• Operate cleaning equipment (vacuums, floor machines, etc.) safely and properly.
• Use cleaning chemicals safely and in accordance with manufacturer instructions and safety data sheets (SDS).
• Identify and report maintenance issues, safety hazards, or supply shortages to the supervisor.
• Follow all client-specific site rules, access/badge procedures, and security protocols.
• Maintain accurate time records and complete required documentation (e.g., cleaning logs, checklists).
• Communicate professionally with crew members, supervisors, and client representatives.

Skills

Follow instructions

Independent work

Teamwork

Attendance & punctuality

Reliability

Background check clearance

Job description

Description

The Janitor performs cleaning and custodial services at PHD Services client sites to maintain clean, sanitary, and presentable facilities. This role works independently or as part of a crew, often during scheduled shifts that may occur before, during, or after normal business hours at the client site.

1. Clean and sanitize restrooms, breakrooms, offices, and common areas according to client and company standards.
2. Sweep, mop, vacuum, dust, and polish floors and surfaces.
3. Empty trash and recycling and dispose of waste per site procedures.
4. Restock supplies such as paper products, soap, and sanitizer in designated areas.
5. Operate cleaning equipment (vacuums, floor machines, etc.) safely and properly.
6. Use cleaning chemicals safely and in accordance with manufacturer instructions and safety data sheets (SDS).
7. Identify and report maintenance issues, safety hazards, or supply shortages to the supervisor.
8. Follow all client-specific site rules, access/badge procedures, and security protocols.
9. Maintain accurate time records and complete required documentation (e.g., cleaning logs, checklists).
10. Communicate professionally with crew members, supervisors, and client representatives.

Requirements

1. Prior custodial or janitorial experience preferred but not required; training provided.
2. Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and work effectively independently or as part of a team.
3. Reliable attendance and punctuality, including the ability to work scheduled shift times, which may include evenings or early mornings.
4. Ability to pass any site-specific background check or badging requirement required by the client.