Janitor / Custodian Job Description Template

Job summary

This role is responsible for maintaining clean, safe, and orderly facilities across the premises. Success in this position is demonstrated by consistently upholding high standards of hygiene, ensuring waste is managed promptly, and maintaining an organized, welcoming environment for all occupants and visitors.

Responsibilities

• Clean, sanitize, and restock restrooms, common areas, break rooms, and workspaces on a regular daily schedule.
• Perform routine floor care including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, and spot-cleaning carpets and hard surfaces.
• Collect and safely dispose of trash, recycling, and hazardous waste materials in designated collection points.
• Monitor inventory levels of cleaning chemicals, paper goods, and maintenance supplies, reporting reorder needs promptly.
• Identify and report facility maintenance issues, safety hazards, leaks, or required repairs to building management.
• Secure building facilities after hours by locking designated doors, checking windows, and turning off unnecessary lighting.
• Follow standard operating procedures for safe handling, dilution, and storage of cleaning agents and equipment.

Required qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in commercial, institutional, or residential custodial, cleaning, or janitorial work.
• Knowledge of basic cleaning chemicals, sanitization methods, and standard safety practices.
• Ability to perform continuous physical tasks, including standing, bending, lifting, and operating cleaning machinery.
• Basic communication skills to read product safety labels and coordinate with facility supervisors.

Preferred qualifications

• Prior experience operating specialized cleaning machinery such as floor buffers, burnishers, or auto-scrubbers.
• Familiarity with workplace safety standards such as OSHA regulations or COSHH guidelines.

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