Warehouse Janitor Job at Veterinary Service, Inc. in Albany

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Under general supervision, the Janitor is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly work environment throughout the facility. This position performs a variety of cleaning and maintenance tasks to ensure that offices, restrooms, breakrooms, and common areas meet VSI standards of cleanliness and safety.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Cleans and sanitizes restrooms, breakrooms, offices, and common areas.
• Sweeps, mops, scrubs, vacuums, and buffs floors using appropriate cleaning equipment and supplies.
• Empties and cleans trash containers, recycling bins, and replaces liners.
• Dusts furniture, fixtures, vents, and surfaces to maintain a clean and professional environment.
• Cleans windows, doors, mirrors, and other glass surfaces.
• Restocks restroom and breakroom supplies as needed.
• Reports any maintenance or safety issues (e.g., leaks, broken equipment, unsafe conditions) to management.
• Maintains cleaning equipment and supplies in good working condition; ensures storage areas are organized and secure.
• Follows all company safety procedures, including proper handling of cleaning chemicals and PPE requirements.
• Assists with light maintenance or special cleaning projects as assigned (e.g., event setup, spill cleanup, seasonal deep cleaning).
• Maintains good housekeeping habits in all work areas.
• Attends required staff meetings and participates in discussions on improving cleaning operations.
• Maintains a professional demeanor, appearance, and conduct at all times.
• Performs other job‑related tasks or special projects as directed by management.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent GED certificate.
• One (1) or more years of janitorial, custodial, or facility maintenance experience preferred; or
• Any combination of experience, education, and training that provides the required skills and abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality work.
• Basic understanding of cleaning chemicals, safety procedures, and sanitation standards.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to follow assigned schedules.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and perform multiple tasks efficiently.

Physical Demands & Working Conditions

• Required to stand, walk and sit for extended periods of time.
• May be routinely required to stoop, bend, kneel, lift and reach, in the performance of job duties.
• Requires the essential use of hands, speech, eyesight, and hearing.
• Vision requirements include close and distance vision, peripheral and depth vision, and the ability to adjust focus as needed.
• Noise level for this work environment is typically moderate to high.
• Warehouse temperature varies due to climate variations.
• A safety‑sensitive position is one in which job performance can affect the safety of the employee and others. An employer must be able to demonstrate that the employee's inability or impaired ability to perform job‑related tasks could result in a direct threat to their safety and/or the safety of others.

Employment Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Other
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Wholesale