Janitorial Cleaner - 38434

Harvard Maintenance, Inc; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

Harvard Maintenance, Inc in Detroit is seeking a Janitorial Cleaner to maintain cleanliness of common areas, restrooms, entrances, and related spaces. You will clean, sanitize, and restock, while using cleaning equipment such as floor scrubbers and vacuums.

The role requires reliability, good communication, and the ability to perform physical tasks. Shift is 5:00 PM – 1:00 AM, with floater/on‑call as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience preferred.
• Strong communication skills.
• Reliable transportation to and from work sites.
• Willingness to work assigned hours.
• Capable of performing physical demands of the job, including bending, kneeling, carrying, lifting, reaching, and standing for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Clean, sanitize, and restock restrooms, break rooms, and common areas.
• Empty trash and recycling bins and dispose of waste properly.
• Sweep, mop, and vacuum floors in all areas.
• Operate cleaning equipment such as floor scrubbers, buffers, and vacuums.
• Follow all health and safety regulations and company policies.
• Report any maintenance issues or safety hazards to management.
• Perform additional duties as required, including attending to flooded areas, incidental spills, and related clean‑up work for trash and restroom concerns.

Skills

Strong communication

Reliable transportation

Physical stamina

Job description

Janitorial Cleaner

Location: US-MI-Detroit

Job ID: 2026-38434

Schedule: 5:00 PM – 1:00 AM, Floater, on‑call as needed

About the Role

Harvard is the largest family‑owned provider of premier commercial janitorial and professional security services in the United States. Employees are valued, empowered, and trained to contribute their best. We foster an inclusive workplace culture where diversity is celebrated and every voice matters.

A Day in the Life

A Cleaner is responsible for basic cleaning of all common areas, restrooms, entrances, elevators, walkways, windows, furniture, fixtures, stairs, chairs, tables, telephones, drinking fountains, trashing, dusting, polishing, and other assigned items or areas. Shift options vary and include full‑time, part‑time, and seasonal opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Clean, sanitize, and restock restrooms, break rooms, and common areas.
• Empty trash and recycling bins and dispose of waste properly.
• Sweep, mop, and vacuum floors in all areas.
• Operate cleaning equipment such as floor scrubbers, buffers, and vacuums.
• Follow all health and safety regulations and company policies.
• Report any maintenance issues or safety hazards to management.
• Perform additional duties as required, including attending to flooded areas, incidental spills, and related clean‑up work for trash and restroom concerns.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience preferred.
• Strong communication skills.
• Reliable transportation to and from work sites.
• Willingness to work assigned hours.
• Capable of performing physical demands of the job, including bending, kneeling, carrying, lifting, reaching, and standing for extended periods.

Benefits

Competitive salary structure and a benefits package including medical, dental, life, and long‑term disability insurance along with a 401(K) Savings Plan.

Salary: USD $17.30 / hr.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Harvard is an Equal Opportunity Employer — M/F/D/V.