NJ In House Janitorial

Goodwill NYNJ; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwill Industries of Greater New York and Northern New Jersey, Inc. is seeking a dedicated janitor to perform cleaning duties across facilities. The role involves cleaning restrooms, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, trash removal, and use of floor care equipment.

Applicants should have 2-3 years janitorial experience, ability to read simple instructions, lift at least 50 pounds, and work in hot/cold and dusty environments. The position emphasizes teamwork and following chemical-safety directions.

Qualifications

• Two to three years of janitorial experience.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions.
• Ability to lift at least 50 lbs.
• Ability to work in hot, cold, wet or dry environments.
• Familiarity with floor machines is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize restroom fixtures and surfaces.
• Clean glass, dust and wipe furniture; sweep, mop and vacuum floors.
• Recycle all paper, plastics, and cardboard.
• Use and maintain power cleaning equipment (buffers, scrubbers, vacuums).
• Follow instructions regarding the use of chemicals and supplies.
• Move furniture and equipment as needed.

Skills

Reading comprehension

Follow instructions

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Lift 50 lbs

Tools

Power cleaning equipment

Buffers & scrubbers

Vacuum & squeegees

Job description

Goodwill Industries of Greater New York and Northern New Jersey, Inc.

Job Description Form

General Purpose:

Responsible for cleaning and completing all janitorial jobs assigned.

Essential Functions:

• Clean and sanitize restroom toilets/urinals/sinks/counters/partitions/wall and clean mirrors, refill restroom dispensers.
• Clean Glass, Dust, and wipe furniture: Sweep, Mop and vacuum floors: Collect and empty all trash and clean wastebaskets and garbage containers.
• Recycle all paper, plastics, and cardboard.
• Use and maintain assigned power equipment and hand tools: buffers, auto scrubbers, extractors, high speed burnishers and side by sides and vacuums, brooms, mops and squeegees for the cleaning and general maintenance of floors, carpets, furniture, etc.
• Follow instructions regarding the use of chemicals and supplies. USE AS DIRECTED.
• Move furniture, equipment, supplies and tools on an incidental basis

Qualifications/Basic Job Requirements:

• Two to three years of janitorial experience
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed & involved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to lift at least 50lbs
• Minimal Knowledge of all floor machines. (Vacuum, Burnisher, Side by Side machine,)

Scope of Responsibility & Positions Supervised:

• Ability to work in a group setting
• Works with Minimal Supervision

Special Working Conditions:

• Work with Electrical Equipment
• Work in hot or cold, wet or dry environments
• Work in dirty and dusty environments
• Bending/ Squatting is required throughout the day while mopping, dusting sweeping, vacuuming, buffing, burnishing etc.

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