Janitor

Cushman & Wakefield; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking a Janitor in St. Louis, Missouri. The role involves performing a variety of custodial duties under the supervision of the Custodial Manager. Responsibilities include sweeping, mopping, and cleaning bathrooms, as well as monitoring facility maintenance issues.

No prior experience is necessary, but candidates must be able to follow directions, work cooperatively, and have a strong attention to detail. Compliance with COVID-related protocols is required.

Qualifications

• Basic cleaning responsibilities require no previous experience.
• Must be able to take direction, work with minimal supervision.
• Requires attention to detail and high levels of energy.

Responsibilities

• Sweep, mop, and wash floors and other surfaces inside buildings.
• Clean bathrooms and restock paper supplies daily.
• Monitor and report possible defects to supervisors.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work in a team

Experience with cleaning tools

Tools

Vacuum cleaner

Floor buffers

Job description

Janitor

The Cleaner will work under the supervision of the Custodial Manager or Supervisor and perform a variety of custodial duties. Such duties shall be in accordance with established standards, instructions, and procedures.

Typical Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Sweep, mop, and wash floors and other surfaces inside buildings.
• Use light and heavy (commercial type) floor buffers and shampoo machines including attachments.
• Vacuum rugs in offices and public areas.
• Spot clean daily and shampoo rugs when directed.
• Clean and dust furniture, exhibit cases, pictures, chairs, door trim, light fixtures, and all other horizontal surfaces including periodic high dusting.
• Wash windowsills; glass in interior doors, partitions, and specified windows.
• Wash glass and trim at entrance doors, interior/exterior – wash/spot clean interior walls as appropriate daily.
• Clean bathrooms and restock paper supplies daily. Standard bathroom procedures are to damp wipe glass surfaces, empty waste baskets, service soap and toilet paper dispensers, dust sills, clean tile walls, shelves, stall partitions, sweep/mop/scrub floors, etc.
• Monitor possible defects such as clogged urinals and lights out, and report to supervisors.
• Collect building trash daily, placing it in approved containers and placing in designated collection area for subsequent removal.
• Replace liners in waste baskets and trash containers per specs.
• Sweep or shovel snow from steps and walkways at building entrances and connecting walkways/sidewalks as directed.
• Perform periodic work: high dusting, leather and wood surface polishing, and wall washing.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Basic cleaning responsibilities require no previous experience.
• Must be able to take direction, work with minimal supervision, and function cooperatively as part of a team.
• Ability to use cleaning tools and equipment, including a portable backpack-style vacuum cleaner.
• Requires attention to detail, pride in delivering excellent service, organization, and high levels of energy and endurance.
• Must successfully pass a background check, including criminal history.
• This position requires compliance with our COVID‑related protocols, which may also include client‑specific requirements such as documentation of full vaccination as per CDC (if in the U.S.) or public health mandate (if in Canada) guidelines or agreeing to regular COVID testing.

C&W Services is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.