Janitor/Cleaning Technician

Janitorial cleaning duties typically include a wide range of tasks to maintain cleanliness and hygiene in various environments, such as offices, schools, hospitals, and other public or private facilities. The key duties of a janitor or custodian include:

1. Sweeping, Mopping, and Vacuuming Floors:

Keeping floors clean by sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming regularly.

2. Dusting and Polishing:

Dusting surfaces such as desks, countertops, shelves, and other furniture.

Polishing wood, metal, or glass surfaces to maintain a clean appearance.

3. Emptying Trash:

Collecting and removing trash and recyclables from bins.

Replacing trash liners.

4. Cleaning Restrooms:

Scrubbing and disinfecting toilets, urinals, sinks, and floors.

Restocking supplies like toilet paper, soap, and paper towels.

5. Window and Glass Cleaning:

Washing windows, glass doors, and mirrors to remove fingerprints, smudges, and dirt.

6. Disinfecting High-Touch Areas:

Regularly sanitizing high-touch surfaces such as door handles, light switches, and elevator buttons.

7. Maintaining Cleaning Equipment:

Ensuring that cleaning tools and machines (e.g., vacuum cleaners, mops, buffers) are in good working order and cleaning supplies are replenished.

8. Reporting  issues, such as light bulbs or  small repairs thats needed or leaks.

9. Restocking Supplies:

Ensuring cleaning and hygiene supplies, such as soap, sanitizer, and toilet paper, are adequately stocked in necessary areas.

10. Spill Clean-up:

Quickly responding to spills and accidents to prevent safety hazards like slipping.

11. Compliance with Safety Standards:

Ensuring proper use of cleaning chemicals and following safety protocols (e.g., using gloves, proper ventilation).

These duties can vary slightly depending on the facility and the specific cleaning requirements.