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Example cleaning and maintenance worker requirements on a job description

Cleaning and maintenance worker requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in cleaning and maintenance worker job postings.
Sample cleaning and maintenance worker requirements
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Ability to lift heavy objects
  • Proficiency in the use of cleaning tools and equipment
  • Understanding of safety protocols
  • Knowledge of cleaning supplies
Sample required cleaning and maintenance worker soft skills
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Ability to work quickly and efficiently
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Ability to work independently

Cleaning and maintenance worker job description example 1

Harvard Maintenance cleaning and maintenance worker job description

The Harvard Companies include entities working to serve the business community in the janitorial and protection services areas. Harvard Maintenance and Harvard Protection are two of the largest and fastest growing, privately owned providers of high quality janitorial and security services in the United States. We are an industry leader and are well known for our innovative thinking and entrepreneurial spirit. Our success over the last fifty years stems from Harvard's Inverted Pyramid , which recognizes that our front-line employees are the most important people in our organization. The Inverted Pyramid ensures that our employees feel valued, are given the tools to be successful, and are empowered to execute in their roles. People are also at the center of our Core Values. Our People First core value clearly states that "we are a family organization that promotes respect and embraces diversity".

Basic cleaning, including 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/areas. We have multiple shifts available as well as both full time, part time and seasonal opportunities.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

+ Responsible for all basic cleaning

+ Cleaning of restrooms includes restocking toilet tissue and other dispensers, emptying trash, clean and sanitize fixtures, clean mirrors, spot clean partition doors and walls, sweep and mop tile floors, and clean toilets and urinals

+ Move furniture, vacuum, reposition furniture, empty trash and replace liners

+ Check all trash containers prior to moving it

+ Cleaning includes dust mopping, damp mopping, sweeping, vacuuming, gum removal, dusting, picking up larger objects off the floor and spot cleaning glass

+ Performs additional duties as required, including attending to flooded areas, incidental spills, and related clean-up work for trash and restroom concerns

+ Restock carts and closets at the end of each shift

Knowledge and Skill Requirements

+ High School Diploma

+ Minimum of 1 year experience

+ Strong communication skills

+ Must be willing to work assigned hours

Compensation

Harvard is offering a competitive salary structure including benefit package with medical, dental, life, and long-term disability (LTD) insurance along with 401K Savings Plan. An Equal Opportunity Employer --- M/F/D/V

Schedule

5:30pm- 7:30pm (Mon/Wed/Fri)

Job Site LocationUS-MI-Bellaire
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Cleaning and maintenance worker job description example 2

Crunch Fitness cleaning and maintenance worker job description

Crunch
is a No Judgment Gym that believes in making serious exercise fun by fusing fitness and entertainment. Looking to combine work, fitness and fun? Working at Crunch is more than a job, it’s an opportunity to inspire others to reach their fitness goals. Our ‘No Judgments’ philosophy attracts a diverse and welcoming group of professionals and makes Crunch an amazing company to work for.
Benefits/ Perks:
  • Great facilities with functional training areas, premier strength equipment, top-of-the-line cardio equipment and more
  • Complimentary CPR/AED Re-certifications
  • Benefits including group health insurance, disability insurance, life insurance, time-off benefits like vacation and holidays, and others. Must maintain full time status.
  • Complimentary Crunch gym membership
  • Discounts on services, products, and much more

Maintenance Responsibilities:
  • Perform cleaning duties in every area of the club and surrounding area
  • Perform light mechanical duties
  • Maintain safety procedures & practices
  • Follow all club maintenance checklists
  • Keep storage areas clean and organized
  • Maintain an atmosphere in which members feel welcome
  • Facilitate member requests or forward to a manager
  • Maintain profession atmosphere at all times
  • Assist in all projects as delegated
  • Understand, and follow all policies, procedures, and standards
  • Follow all policies and procedures in Employee Handbook
  • Above description may be subject to change or alteration at any time
  • Above position may report to the Operations Manager or General Manager where applicable

Qualifications:
  • Able to communicate in English
  • Able to perform manual tasks: cleaning and lifting
Crunch provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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Cleaning and maintenance worker job description example 3

PeopleReady cleaning and maintenance worker job description

PeopleReady of West Hartford, CT is now hiring Cleaning Workers!

Apply today and you could start as soon as tomorrow. No resume or interview required – yep, you read that right.

As a PeopleReady associate you'll benefit from:

* The freedom to work where you want, when you want and as often as you want.

* Next-day pay* for many of our open positions.

* The ability to choose long-term positions for steady work or short-term positions if you just want some extra cash.

* The ability to sign up for jobs right from our mobile app, JobStack!

Pay Rate:

The pay rate for this job is $20/ hour

What you'll be doing as a Cleaning Worker:

* Performing heavy cleaning duties, such as cleaning floors and windows, shampooing rugs, washing walls and glass, and removing rubbish

* Ensuring equipment, like heating and cooling systems, is maintained and repaired

* Keeping sidewalks clean and free of debris

* Servicing, cleaning, or supplying restrooms

* Capturing and emptying trash

* Setting up, arranging, or removing furniture, decorations, etc., as directed by supervisor

* Making adjustments or minor repairs to building equipment and systems

Available shifts:

Shift Timings: 3rd Shift (Night) and Weekends

Job requirements:

* 1-2 Years Required

* Attention to detail

* Flexibility to work in an environment that changes quickly

* Able to work frequently with cleaning chemicals

* Line of Business background check

* Fully vaccinated against covid

Ready to take control of the way you work?

Complete our application to join the PeopleReady team today. In case you missed it, no resumes or interviews are required!

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PeopleReady is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religious affiliation, color, national origin, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by law. We will get to know you and connect you with jobs that match your skills, experience and preferences. We work hard every single day to find jobs so each employee has opportunity and variety in their work.
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Updated March 14, 2024

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