CLEANER-10AM-630PM/MON-FRI - ABM of Iowa

The Cleaner position provides the cleaning and upkeep of an assigned area. 

 
Essential Functions
Cleans and maintains buildings/facilities. Performs heavy cleaning duties, such as cleaning floors, shampooing rugs, washing walls and glass, and removing rubbish.  
Notifies managers concerning the need for minor or major repairs or additions to building operating systems 
Establishes and maintains effective communication and working relationships with clients, co-workers, shift coordinators, supervisors, managers, etc. 
Complies with all safety, security, compliance, and quality standards and procedures established by the Company, Clients, and regulatory authorities 
Cleaner must be flexible and willing to complete all tasks that are assigned. 
Responsibilities
 

Cleans building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, or vacuuming them. Follows procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power equipment in order to prevent damage to floors and fixtures. 
Sometimes using ladders, dusts and washes furniture, walls, machines, and equipment; cleans ceilings and dusts and polishes light fixtures. Washes and replaces blinds 
Moves cabinets, boxes, furniture, crates and equipment to clean areas, either manually or by using hand trucks 
May remove stains from such surfaces as rugs, drapes, walls, and floors using chemicals and cleaning solutions. May also sweep walks, rake leaves, cut grass, remove snow or perform other incidental seasonal tasks 
Mixes water and detergents or acids in containers to prepare cleaning solutions according to specifications 
Strips, seals, finishes, and polishes floors 
Cleans and vacuums carpeted areas, including application of spot cleaning treatment 
Gathers and empties trash 
Wipes and cleans tabletops, chairs, and equipment in food areas 
Cleans and polishes furniture and fixtures 
Services, cleans, and supplies restrooms 
Periodically cleans overhead vents, dusts blinds, and polishes wood furniture 
Cleans interior partition glass, windows, glass partitions, and mirrors using soapy water or other cleaners, sponges, and squeegees 
Sprays insecticides and fumigants to prevent insect and rodent infestation 
Sets up, arranges, and removes decorations, tables, chairs, ladders, and scaffolding to prepare facilities for events such as banquets and meetings 
Must keep janitor’s closet neat and orderly and maintain equipment in good working order 
Requisitions supplies and equipment needed for cleaning and maintenance duties 
Monitors building security and safety by performing such tasks as locking doors after operating hours and possibly checking electrical appliance use to ensure that hazards are not created 
Drives vehicles (if required) to perform or travel to cleaning work, including vans, industrial trucks, or industrial vacuum cleaners 
May be expected to make basic repairs 
Miscellaneous duties as assigned 
Qualifications
Must be 18 years of age or older 
Must meet all requirements to receive approval for working in specific ATS environments (if applicable), including ten-year work history if available 
Preferred Qualifications: 
Customer Service Experience 
1 yr of similar work experience