Janitor/housekeeper job description
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Example janitor/housekeeper requirements on a job description
Janitor/housekeeper requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in janitor/housekeeper job postings.
Sample janitor/housekeeper requirements
- Physical fitness and ability to stand for long periods of time
- Knowledge of cleaning chemicals and solutions
- Ability to operate cleaning equipment such as vacuums and floor buffers
- Understanding of safety procedures when handling hazardous materials
- Basic reading and writing skills to understand instructions and labels
Sample required janitor/housekeeper soft skills
- Attention to detail to ensure spaces are thoroughly cleaned
- Time management skills to complete tasks within allotted timeframes
- Good communication skills to interact with clients and coworkers
- Ability to work independently and take initiative
- Positive attitude and willingness to work in a team environment
Janitor/housekeeper job description example 1
Cleveland Clinic janitor/housekeeper job description
Exceptional care is a team effort. Even if you've never considered healthcare as a next step, you'll find there are many paths to creating a career at Cleveland Clinic centered on what matters most to you.
Our Environmental Services Department is consistently among the highest performing Environmental Services teams in healthcare, and we're looking to add an Environmental Services Floor Technicians and Area Cleaner to our team to create a comfortable and safe environment our patients have come to expect.
Area Cleaner: This position is responsible for the cleaning and disinfecting of patient rooms, restrooms, and various common areas assigned to your unit. Other duties include timely completion of discharge and other assorted cleaning requests, establishing rapport with patients, and working alongside fellow caregivers from other departments.
Floor Technician: This position is responsible for the floor care on assigned unit, including dusting, mopping, and buffing of hallways, patient rooms, and various common areas on assigned units. Other duties include timely completion of associated discharge cleaning, cleaning and disinfecting areas as requested, curtain hanging, UV, establishing rapport with patients, and working alongside fellow caregivers from other departments. .
The ideal candidate is comfortable working independently, responsive to changing and pressing requests, proactive in identifying and attending to needs of assigned area, communicates well with others, comfortable working as part of a team, and empathetic towards patients, visitors, and caregivers.
Opportunities to interact and make a positive impact on patients, visitors, and caregivers, and significant opportunities for vertical growth within a large department (Team Lead, Supervisor, Manager), are just a few reasons this role would matter most to the right candidate.
Available Shifts:
1st: 7:00am - 3:30pm
2nd shift Base Pay plus shift differential
- 2:00pm - 10:30pm
- 3:00pm - 11:30pm
- 4:00pm - 12:30am
3rd shift Base Pay plus shift differential
- 11:00pm - 7:30am
Must be available Monday-Friday and work every other holiday and weekends:
All shifts require availability to work every other weekend. A weekend includes working Saturday and Sunday together. When scheduled a weekend you would have 2 days off during the week.
Cleveland Clinic invests in our caregivers, technologies, and processes because working together is how we all learn and grow. Join us, and you'll experience the difference of a culture where opportunities to advance and the support to get there go hand in hand.
Full benefits that start on the first day of hire (medical is a zero deductible plan/ dental / vision) Generous paid time off that can be rolled over year over year
Responsibilities:
Cleans patient rooms, ancillary areas, exam rooms, offices, waiting areas, public restrooms, discharge rooms and other assigned areas. Stocks paper items and other supplies in patient rooms, exam rooms and restroom as necessary. Follows scripting, policies and procedures on patient isolation and all Environmental Services technical and procedural standard operating procedures. Follows and adheres to all hospital wide and departmental safety requirements. Other duties as assigned.
Education:
High School Diploma/General Educational Development (GED) preferred.
Certifications:
None required.
Complexity of Work:
Requires attention to detail, ability to follow directions and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment.
Work Experience:
Requires one to three months on-the-job training to learn departmental policies and procedures, various cleaning techniques, proper use and storage of cleaning agents and chemicals.
Physical Requirements:
Requires full body motion, including ability to perform work while lifting, bending, stooping, crouching, squatting and reaching. Requires continuous walking and standing on hard surfaces. Requires regular handling and use of disinfectants and other cleaning agents and chemicals. Light Work - Exerting 11 to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Personal Protective Equipment:
Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
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Our Environmental Services Department is consistently among the highest performing Environmental Services teams in healthcare, and we're looking to add an Environmental Services Floor Technicians and Area Cleaner to our team to create a comfortable and safe environment our patients have come to expect.
Area Cleaner: This position is responsible for the cleaning and disinfecting of patient rooms, restrooms, and various common areas assigned to your unit. Other duties include timely completion of discharge and other assorted cleaning requests, establishing rapport with patients, and working alongside fellow caregivers from other departments.
Floor Technician: This position is responsible for the floor care on assigned unit, including dusting, mopping, and buffing of hallways, patient rooms, and various common areas on assigned units. Other duties include timely completion of associated discharge cleaning, cleaning and disinfecting areas as requested, curtain hanging, UV, establishing rapport with patients, and working alongside fellow caregivers from other departments. .
The ideal candidate is comfortable working independently, responsive to changing and pressing requests, proactive in identifying and attending to needs of assigned area, communicates well with others, comfortable working as part of a team, and empathetic towards patients, visitors, and caregivers.
Opportunities to interact and make a positive impact on patients, visitors, and caregivers, and significant opportunities for vertical growth within a large department (Team Lead, Supervisor, Manager), are just a few reasons this role would matter most to the right candidate.
Available Shifts:
1st: 7:00am - 3:30pm
2nd shift Base Pay plus shift differential
- 2:00pm - 10:30pm
- 3:00pm - 11:30pm
- 4:00pm - 12:30am
3rd shift Base Pay plus shift differential
- 11:00pm - 7:30am
Must be available Monday-Friday and work every other holiday and weekends:
All shifts require availability to work every other weekend. A weekend includes working Saturday and Sunday together. When scheduled a weekend you would have 2 days off during the week.
Cleveland Clinic invests in our caregivers, technologies, and processes because working together is how we all learn and grow. Join us, and you'll experience the difference of a culture where opportunities to advance and the support to get there go hand in hand.
Full benefits that start on the first day of hire (medical is a zero deductible plan/ dental / vision) Generous paid time off that can be rolled over year over year
Responsibilities:
Cleans patient rooms, ancillary areas, exam rooms, offices, waiting areas, public restrooms, discharge rooms and other assigned areas. Stocks paper items and other supplies in patient rooms, exam rooms and restroom as necessary. Follows scripting, policies and procedures on patient isolation and all Environmental Services technical and procedural standard operating procedures. Follows and adheres to all hospital wide and departmental safety requirements. Other duties as assigned.
Education:
High School Diploma/General Educational Development (GED) preferred.
Certifications:
None required.
Complexity of Work:
Requires attention to detail, ability to follow directions and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment.
Work Experience:
Requires one to three months on-the-job training to learn departmental policies and procedures, various cleaning techniques, proper use and storage of cleaning agents and chemicals.
Physical Requirements:
Requires full body motion, including ability to perform work while lifting, bending, stooping, crouching, squatting and reaching. Requires continuous walking and standing on hard surfaces. Requires regular handling and use of disinfectants and other cleaning agents and chemicals. Light Work - Exerting 11 to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Personal Protective Equipment:
Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
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Janitor/housekeeper job description example 2
Erickson Senior Living janitor/housekeeper job description
Cedar Crest is a beautiful 130-acre continuing care retirement community nestled in the Ramapo Mountains in Pompton Plains, a neighborhood of Morris County, New Jersey. We're part of a growing network of communities developed and managed by Erickson Senior Living, a national provider of senior living and health care with campuses in 11 states-and growing.
Cedar Crest Village by Erickson Senior Living, a “Best Place to Work” award-winner, has immediate, multiple openings on our Housekeeping/Cleaning Team.
HousekeeperHousekeeping SupervisorUtility/Floor care
You'll keep public areas and private residences clean using company-provided uniforms, products and equipment. Utility positions include moving furniture for event set up/tear down and deep-cleaning and polishing various flooring surfaces.
If you want a secure workplace with exceptional benefits and NO TRAVEL (all work performed on our beautiful, private campus), APPLY NOW.
What You'll Get:
Competitive pay and benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and PTO401k (employees 18+) with company match up to 3%Discounted meals in our restaurants Education assistance and student loan refinancing partnership programs available Onsite medical centers providing wellness visits and sick care for all employees 18+Free onsite parkingA culture of diversity and inclusion, which builds on our values, vision, and mission
What You'll Do:
Clean residents' homes and/or rooms Maintain cleanliness in all public spaces within the community, including lobbies, clubhouses, bathrooms, and classrooms Collect, bag, and properly dispose of trash and recycling(Utility only) Use specialized cleaning equipment to deep-clean carpet, tile, and wood floors(Utility only) Follow work orders for moving furniture and other heavy objects
What You'll Need to Qualify:
Experience cleaning residential or commercial settings preferred, but will train Ability to safely use specialized equipment and department vehicles Valid driver's license with at least three years of documented safe driving (Utility only) Ability to work independently and as part of a team Flexibility and ability to prioritize multiple requests
Who We Are:
For more than 40 years, Erickson Senior Living has created engaged, active senior lifestyles and provided quality healthcare. Our 21 campuses nationwide feature independent and assisted living, resort-style amenities, multiple restaurants, and a wealth of daily activities. Our core values -- respect, integrity, responsibility, excellence, teamwork, enthusiasm, and inclusion -- touch everything we do. If you embrace these values and want your work to make a difference, you belong here!
Compensation: up to $16.75 per hour
Erickson Senior Living, its affiliates, and managed communities are Equal Opportunity Employers and are committed to providing a workplace free of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, veteran status, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.
Cedar Crest Village by Erickson Senior Living, a “Best Place to Work” award-winner, has immediate, multiple openings on our Housekeeping/Cleaning Team.
HousekeeperHousekeeping SupervisorUtility/Floor care
You'll keep public areas and private residences clean using company-provided uniforms, products and equipment. Utility positions include moving furniture for event set up/tear down and deep-cleaning and polishing various flooring surfaces.
If you want a secure workplace with exceptional benefits and NO TRAVEL (all work performed on our beautiful, private campus), APPLY NOW.
What You'll Get:
Competitive pay and benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and PTO401k (employees 18+) with company match up to 3%Discounted meals in our restaurants Education assistance and student loan refinancing partnership programs available Onsite medical centers providing wellness visits and sick care for all employees 18+Free onsite parkingA culture of diversity and inclusion, which builds on our values, vision, and mission
What You'll Do:
Clean residents' homes and/or rooms Maintain cleanliness in all public spaces within the community, including lobbies, clubhouses, bathrooms, and classrooms Collect, bag, and properly dispose of trash and recycling(Utility only) Use specialized cleaning equipment to deep-clean carpet, tile, and wood floors(Utility only) Follow work orders for moving furniture and other heavy objects
What You'll Need to Qualify:
Experience cleaning residential or commercial settings preferred, but will train Ability to safely use specialized equipment and department vehicles Valid driver's license with at least three years of documented safe driving (Utility only) Ability to work independently and as part of a team Flexibility and ability to prioritize multiple requests
Who We Are:
For more than 40 years, Erickson Senior Living has created engaged, active senior lifestyles and provided quality healthcare. Our 21 campuses nationwide feature independent and assisted living, resort-style amenities, multiple restaurants, and a wealth of daily activities. Our core values -- respect, integrity, responsibility, excellence, teamwork, enthusiasm, and inclusion -- touch everything we do. If you embrace these values and want your work to make a difference, you belong here!
Compensation: up to $16.75 per hour
Erickson Senior Living, its affiliates, and managed communities are Equal Opportunity Employers and are committed to providing a workplace free of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, veteran status, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.
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Janitor/housekeeper job description example 3
Castle Management, Inc. janitor/housekeeper job description
Responsible for cleanliness of common areas within the community which may include both indoor and outdoor areas.
The Janitor/Housekeeper also provides exemplary service in a manner consistent with the values and mission of the Castle Group. He or she performs all responsibilities while demonstrating outstanding customer service skills representative of Castle Royal Service as it relates to this function. This includes working inter-departmentally, as well as, with our external customers.
+ Operates equipment as needed in order to maintain cleanliness of property, including pressure washer, blower, etc.
+ Removes litter from all areas of the community.
+ Empties trash cans, ashtrays and all sanitary receptacles.
+ Vacuums, sweeps, polishes and mops floors.
+ Straightens furniture.
+ Dusts and removes fingerprints from all surfaces.
+ Polishes windows, glass doors, brass, mirrors and bright work.
+ Checks all light bulbs.
+ Cleans and disinfects counter tops, and sinks.
+ Cleans appliances, inside and out.
+ Restocks towel, toilet paper and soap dispensers.
+ Sanitizes all bathroom bowls, sinks, partitions and urinals on a daily basis.
+ Wipes down shower stalls if applicable.
+ Wipes down and disinfecting fitness equipment if applicable.
+ Cleans clubhouse if applicable.
+ Maintains pool deck and straightens store rooms
+ Straights and washes pool deck furniture.
+ Sets rooms up for events and meetings daily and as necessary.
+ Cleans and resets rooms after events.
+ Creates necessary work orders.
+ Maintains supply inventory and ordering supplies as needed.
+ Advises supervisor of any issues.
+ Assists in hurricane preparation.
+ Maintains a pristine facility.
+ Maintains a safe and secure environment throughout the building/property(s).
+ Ensures all safety precautions are followed while performing duties.
+ Any other responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.
Education/Training/Certifications/Licenses:
High school diploma or equivalency preferred.
Experience/Knowledge/Skills:
One (1) to three (3) years of janitorial/housekeeping experience preferred. Strong customer service skills required. Effective verbal communication skills.
Computer literacy:
Command of computer hardware/software is preferred.
Language requirements:
Multiple language fluency may be required or preferred, depending on community.
Travel and availability requirements:
May be required to travel for training sessions off-site on an as needed basis. Ability to work extended hours and weekends if required.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to lift 50 lbs. Work in an upright standing position or walking continuously for long periods of time. Handle, grasp and lift objects and packages. Reach and continuously move hands and arms and legs. Communicate, receive and exchange ideas and information by means of the spoken word.
Ability to quickly, easily and continuously navigate the property/building as required, on average 8 hours but possibly up to 12 hours a day to meet the job functions. Complete all required forms.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Working Conditions:
Work will be divided between indoor and outdoor work. The proportion of indoor to outdoor work will fluctuate. May be exposed to weather conditions such as heat, cold or rain while working outdoors.
Disclaimer: This is not an all-inclusive job description. In addition, management has the right to change any portion of this job description at any time and for any reason.
ID: 2022-6165
External Company URL: ajobs
Please Select Schedule: Monday, Sunday
Additional Language Requirements: N/A
The Janitor/Housekeeper also provides exemplary service in a manner consistent with the values and mission of the Castle Group. He or she performs all responsibilities while demonstrating outstanding customer service skills representative of Castle Royal Service as it relates to this function. This includes working inter-departmentally, as well as, with our external customers.
+ Operates equipment as needed in order to maintain cleanliness of property, including pressure washer, blower, etc.
+ Removes litter from all areas of the community.
+ Empties trash cans, ashtrays and all sanitary receptacles.
+ Vacuums, sweeps, polishes and mops floors.
+ Straightens furniture.
+ Dusts and removes fingerprints from all surfaces.
+ Polishes windows, glass doors, brass, mirrors and bright work.
+ Checks all light bulbs.
+ Cleans and disinfects counter tops, and sinks.
+ Cleans appliances, inside and out.
+ Restocks towel, toilet paper and soap dispensers.
+ Sanitizes all bathroom bowls, sinks, partitions and urinals on a daily basis.
+ Wipes down shower stalls if applicable.
+ Wipes down and disinfecting fitness equipment if applicable.
+ Cleans clubhouse if applicable.
+ Maintains pool deck and straightens store rooms
+ Straights and washes pool deck furniture.
+ Sets rooms up for events and meetings daily and as necessary.
+ Cleans and resets rooms after events.
+ Creates necessary work orders.
+ Maintains supply inventory and ordering supplies as needed.
+ Advises supervisor of any issues.
+ Assists in hurricane preparation.
+ Maintains a pristine facility.
+ Maintains a safe and secure environment throughout the building/property(s).
+ Ensures all safety precautions are followed while performing duties.
+ Any other responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.
Education/Training/Certifications/Licenses:
High school diploma or equivalency preferred.
Experience/Knowledge/Skills:
One (1) to three (3) years of janitorial/housekeeping experience preferred. Strong customer service skills required. Effective verbal communication skills.
Computer literacy:
Command of computer hardware/software is preferred.
Language requirements:
Multiple language fluency may be required or preferred, depending on community.
Travel and availability requirements:
May be required to travel for training sessions off-site on an as needed basis. Ability to work extended hours and weekends if required.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to lift 50 lbs. Work in an upright standing position or walking continuously for long periods of time. Handle, grasp and lift objects and packages. Reach and continuously move hands and arms and legs. Communicate, receive and exchange ideas and information by means of the spoken word.
Ability to quickly, easily and continuously navigate the property/building as required, on average 8 hours but possibly up to 12 hours a day to meet the job functions. Complete all required forms.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Working Conditions:
Work will be divided between indoor and outdoor work. The proportion of indoor to outdoor work will fluctuate. May be exposed to weather conditions such as heat, cold or rain while working outdoors.
Disclaimer: This is not an all-inclusive job description. In addition, management has the right to change any portion of this job description at any time and for any reason.
ID: 2022-6165
External Company URL: ajobs
Please Select Schedule: Monday, Sunday
Additional Language Requirements: N/A
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024