Dedicated Building Services is hiring: Janitor in Santa Ana

Under general supervision, performs a variety of cleaning and custodial duties including daily cleaning and supplying of bathrooms, offices, and other assigned areas in accordance with standard procedures. Uses cleaning devices such as wet mops, wringers, dusters, vacuum cleaners, and other necessary tools, products, and supplies. Removes trash to appropriate areas. Dusts furniture, walls, machines, and equipment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Empties waste baskets and removes trash.
2. Dusts surfaces that collect dust.
3. Vacuums carpeted floor surfaces.
4. Damp wipes and cleans furniture.
5. Cleans walls, windows, and polishes metal surfaces.
6. Cleans and polishes metal surfaces and porcelain fixtures in bathrooms.
7. Replenishes restroom consumable supplies.
8. Dry and wet mops hard-surface floors.
9. Maintains and stocks janitorial closet at all times.
10. Picks up trash on a regular schedule during the shift or as needed for special pickups.
11. Ensures that equipment is kept clean and reports any malfunctions or safety hazards to the supervisor.
12. Follows established procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power equipment to prevent damage to floors and fixtures.
13. Mixes water and detergents or acids in containers to prepare cleaning solutions, according to specifications.
14. Notifies managers concerning the need for major repairs or additions to building operating systems.
15. Requisitions supplies and equipment needed for cleaning and maintenance duties.
16. Cleans windows, glass partitions, and mirrors using soapy water or other cleaners, sponges, and squeegees.
17. Responds to special requests from managers or customers for special events or other extra cleaning requirements.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

To be successful in this position, the incumbent must possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

1. Understand and speak English to communicate and interact effectively with supervisors, co-workers, and customers.
2. Read, understand, and follow work instructions, directions, and safety rules and regulations.
3. Work safely in accordance with company and job site safety procedures.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Regularly required to bend, sit, stand, squat, stoop, walk, push, pull, reach with hands and arms at shoulder level or below, use hands to finger, handle, and/or feel objects, tools, or controls, speak, and hear.
2. Occasionally required to kneel, climb, and reach with hands and arms above shoulder level, lift up to 60 pounds.
3. Always required to wear the appropriate safety equipment for the task, which may include gloves, goggles, aprons, belts, etc.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

1. Employees are responsible for performing their duties in an environment that is free from discrimination, intimidation, coercion, or harassment, including sexual harassment.
2. Work may be performed indoors, outdoors, or both.
3. As part of the job, the employee is regularly exposed to dirt, dust, disinfectants, solvents, or cleaning chemicals.
4. Noise levels may range from low to high depending on the equipment used.
5. The employee may be required to report to more than one work site during a given shift.
6. The employee must always adhere to the company’s and worksite’s safety and environmental protection practices by performing work safely and in accordance with established standards.