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job description of a janitor

A janitor cleans, sanitizes, and performs routine maintenance to keep indoor and outdoor facility spaces safe, orderly, and functional.

Core Responsibilities

• Floor Care: Sweep, vacuum, mop, scrub, strip, wax, and polish various floor types.

• Restroom Maintenance: Clean, sanitize, and disinfect toilets, sinks, mirrors, and floors while restocking soap, paper towels, and toilet paper.

• Waste Management: Empty trash cans, recycling bins, and compost containers, then transport waste to designated disposal or loading areas.

• Surface & Glass Cleaning: Dust and polish furniture, wipe down high-touch surfaces (doorknobs, light switches, break rooms), and wash windows or glass partitions.

• Minor Maintenance & Repairs: Change light bulbs, fix loose fixtures, unclog drains, perform minor plumbing tasks, or report major repair needs to supervisors.

• Security & Safety: Monitor premises for safety hazards (like wet floors), adhere to chemical safety and health protocols, and lock doors or secure buildings at the end of a shift.

• Grounds & Exterior Care: Handle seasonal tasks such as sweeping outdoor entryways, collecting litter, or tending to basic landscaping.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: High school diploma, equivalent, or basic grade-school completion depending on the employer.

• Experience: Prior cleaning, custodian, or commercial maintenance experience is preferred, though entry-level positions often provide on-the-job training.

• Physical Stamina: Ability to stand, bend, reach, climb ladders, and lift heavy equipment or supplies (often 25 to 50 pounds).

• Knowledge & Skills: Familiarity with safe chemical handling, Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), basic cleaning machinery (buffers, extractors, vacuums), and time management.

For sample templates or job-building resources, you can review guides from Indeed Job Descriptions, Monster Job Descriptions, or Betterteam Job Descriptions.

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Janitor Job Description [Updated for 2026]

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Janitor Job Description - Betterteam

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A janitor maintains the cleanliness, safety, and functionality of a facility.

• Floor Care: Sweeps, mops, vacuums, and polishes floors.

• Sanitization: Cleans and disinfects restrooms, breakrooms, and high-touch surfaces.

• Waste Removal: Empties trash, recycling, and compost bins daily.

• Restocking: Replenishes soap, paper towels, and toilet paper.

• Minor Repairs: Changes lightbulbs, unclogs drains, and handles basic fixes.

• Safety & Security: Sets up hazard signs (e.g., wet floor) and locks buildings.

• Inventory: Tracks and reports cleaning supply levels.

• Exterior Care: Sweeps entryways and clears litter from walkways.

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Paraphrase Do standard operating procedure, check and refill all tanks for mall supplyCheck water flow

Check all pump room, sumpit and lift station

Do water meter reading

Change air blower (air blower needs change run every hour)

Reading water meter all Tenant

Grease and Change Belt

Monitoring of Equipment

Assist contractor

Assist tenant call and service call

Do on call duties as needed

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• Execute SOPs: Follow all standard operating procedures for daily operations.

• Manage Water Systems: Monitor water flow and check, refill, and log readings for all facility supply tanks and tenant meters.

• Inspect Infrastructure: Conduct routine checks on all pump rooms, sumps, and lift stations.

• Maintain Blower Fans: Rotate air blower operations hourly and manage mechanical upkeep like greasing and belt replacements.

• Monitor Equipment: Track and log the performance of all facility machinery to ensure efficiency.

• Provide Support: Assist external contractors and resolve service calls from tenants.

• Respond to Emergencies: Handle on-call duties and urgent requests as needed.

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• Execute standard operating procedures for daily operations.

• Monitor water flow, check and refill facility supply tanks, and log readings for tenant water meters.

• Conduct routine inspections of pump rooms, sumps, and lift stations.

• Rotate air blower operations every hour and handle mechanical upkeep like greasing components and replacing belts.

• Track the performance of all facility machinery to ensure proper efficiency.

• Assist external contractors and resolve service calls from tenants.

• Handle on-call duties and urgent requests as needed.