Description
Keep buildings in clean and orderly condition. Perform heavy cleaning duties, such as cleaning floors, shampooing rugs, washing walls and glass, and removing rubbish. Duties may include tending furnace and boiler, performing routine maintenance activities, notifying management of need for repairs, and cleaning snow or debris from sidewalk.
- • Move heavy furniture, equipment, or supplies, either manually or with hand trucks.
- • Remove snow from sidewalks, driveways, or parking areas, using snowplows, snow blowers, or snow shovels, or spread snow-melting chemicals.
- • Spray insecticides or fumigants to prevent insect or rodent infestation.
- • Make adjustments or minor repairs to heating, cooling, ventilating, plumbing, or electrical systems.
- • Clean chimneys, flues, and connecting pipes, using power or hand tools.
- • Monitor building security and safety by performing tasks such as locking doors after operating hours or checking electrical appliance use to ensure that hazards are not created.
- • Mow or trim lawns or shrubbery, using mowers or hand or power trimmers, and clear debris from grounds.
- • Drive vans, industrial trucks, or other vehicles required to travel to, or to perform, cleaning work.
- • Service, clean, or supply restrooms.
- • Gather and empty trash.
- • Clean building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, or vacuuming.
- • Follow procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power equipment to prevent damage to floors and fixtures.
- • Mix water and detergents or acids in containers to prepare cleaning solutions, according to specifications.
- • Strip, seal, finish, and polish floors.
- • Notify managers concerning the need for major repairs or additions to building operating systems.
- • Requisition supplies or equipment needed for cleaning and maintenance duties.
- • Clean windows, glass partitions, or mirrors, using soapy water or other cleaners, sponges, or squeegees.
- • Steam-clean or shampoo carpets.
- • Set up, arrange, or remove decorations, tables, chairs, ladders, or scaffolding to prepare facilities for events, such as banquets or meetings.
- • Clean and polish furniture and fixtures.
- • Dust furniture, walls, machines, or equipment.
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
