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Janitor job description

Updated March 14, 2024
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Janitors are skilled professionals who manage the overall cleanliness and sanitation of a specific area or even an entire building. They do this by ensuring that surfaces are clean at all times, adhering to cleaning schedules, ensuring that cleaning materials are always available, and emptying trash bins often.

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Example janitor requirements on a job description

Janitor requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in janitor job postings.
Sample janitor requirements
  • Physical fitness and ability to perform heavy lifting
  • Knowledge of cleaning chemicals, proper storage, and disposal methods
  • Ability to operate cleaning equipment such as vacuums and floor buffers
  • Basic math and record-keeping skills for inventory and ordering supplies
  • Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed
Sample required janitor soft skills
  • Attention to detail and ability to follow instructions
  • Strong communication skills to interact with coworkers and customers
  • High level of dependability and punctuality
  • Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks
  • Positive attitude and willingness to learn new cleaning techniques

Janitor job description example 1

LSG Sky Chefs janitor job description

$12.00 PLUS $2.00 per hour SEASONAL INCENTIVE PAY

OUR Work Schedule is 5-days on with 2 days IN A ROW OFF

Walk-in Appointments Welcome Mon thru Fri 10:00 to 3:00

Our Benefits:

- Free Meals during shifts

- Medical, Dental and Vision Care

- Life Insurance - 401k Program

- Company Provided Uniforms at NO CHARGE - Company supplemented Safety Shoes

- Promotional Opportunities - Job Growth from Within

- Travel Opportunities

This is our ideal Candidate:

- Applies Sanitation standard practices.

- Is flexible to work weekends and holidays subject to change due to shift bidding

- Possess a good attendance, performance, and safety record

- Is able to work around moving parts and wet floors

· Is able to walk, stoop, bend, and stand for entire work shift

· Is able to comprehend English.

· Has the ability to push up to 35-lbs with the use of rolling carts and lift up to 30-lbs

· Possess basic math skills.

· Wear Personal Protective Equipment as required

Responsibilities and duties

Our janitors/porters and their teams work a 5-days on with 2 days IN A ROW OFF Schedule . They clean work areas by sweeping, mopping and scrubbing. Gather and empty trash. Service, clean, and supply restrooms, cafeteria, office space area and operational areas inside and outside the facility.

Company DescriptionLSG Sky Chefs with over 75 years of Catering history is hiring immediately for Full-Time team players to deliver food and beverage products for our Airline Customers. We are the world’s leading provider of end-to–end airline products and services with a fast growing footprint in Convenience Retail and Subscription Food Service. As part of our catering logistics team, you will be a key player in assuring quality service for our Customers. If you enjoy a fast-paced production environment with a focus on quality customer service and on- time delivery, please contact us.
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Janitor job description example 2

Walmart janitor job description

You play a major role in how our customers feel when they leave the store. You might be the first, last, and sometimes only associate a customer interacts with. That's why it's so important to smile, greet, and thank every customer. You are an ambassador of Walmart.

The pace can be intense, especially in the evenings, weekends, and holiday seasons. There are times when you must juggle several tasks in a short amount of time while helping customers: scan items, explain a price, bag items properly, count cash back, and keep your area clean--you get the idea!

It takes a special person who is positive, can multi-task and has a passion for customer service and helping others.
Duties and Responsibilities



Cashier
Smile, greet, and thank customers with a positive attitude Stand for long periods of time while checking out customers quickly and accurately Keep your area clean and presentable Answer customer questions and help them with their needs Be available to assist associates across the store as needed



Cart and Janitorial
Ensure customers have a great first and last impression Gather carts from the parking lot Operate equipment to move carts from the parking lot to inside the store Clean restrooms, salesfloor, and parking lot as needed Have a positive attitude in all weather conditions.
* For a complete list of duties and responsibilities, please see the actual job description.

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About Walmart


At Walmart, we help people save money so they can live better. This mission serves as the foundation for every decision we make, from responsible sourcing to sustainability-and everything in between. As a Walmart associate, you will play an integral role in shaping the future of retail, tech, merchandising, finance and hundreds of other industries-all while affecting the lives of millions of customers all over the world. Here, your work makes an impact every day. What are you waiting for?

Walmart, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer- By Choice. We believe we are best equipped to help our associates, customers, and the communities we serve live better when we really know them. That means understanding, respecting, and valuing diversity- unique styles, experiences, identities, abilities, ideas and opinions- while being inclusive of all people.
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Janitor job description example 3

Sanford Health janitor job description

Sanford Federal. Is looking to hire housekeeping services personnel to provide Hospital Housekeeping Service for the Veterans Affairs (VA), Midwest Health Care (VISN 23). Sanitize and clean environments at the VA. Duties include maintaining and performing up-scaled janitorial operations due to COVID-19.

Job Details:

  • Job Title: Housekeeper/ Janitor
  • Location : Fargo VA medical center 58102
  • Schedule: Monday through Friday / Morning & Night shifts
  • Type: Full-Time

Qualifications:

  • Have existing cleaning experiences.
  • Be able to work with minimal supervision.
  • Have high standards of cleanliness.

Duties:

  • Duties include but are not limited to, cleaning restrooms, vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, etc.
  • Trash Removal: The employee shall pick up and empty all trash or waste receptacles. Regulated Medical Waste (RMW) ‘Red Bag’ Bio-hazardous: All receptacles lined.
  • Recyclables: The employee shall pick up and empty all recycled collection receptacles and deposit them at established holding sites.

Why choose Sanford Federal?

You can take pride in working for a company dedicated to serving our government by providing the best, most cost-effective solutions for the US Government. Our work helps the US Government secure our nation, support the efforts of our military and intelligence communities, and provide lifesaving medical services to our soldiers, vets, and their families.

Please submit your most up-to-date resume. Please be sure to highlight your relevant experience.

Sanford Federal, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified candidates to apply.

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Updated March 14, 2024

Zippia Research Team
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