Day Porter (Custodian / Janitor)

Job Description

Job Description

Job Type: Part-Time
Pay: $20.06 per hour
Status: Non-exempt / hourly
Location: Carson, CA
Schedule:
Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday: 1:00pm–5:00pm
Wednesday and Friday: 12:00pm–5:00pm

Day Porter (Custodian / Janitorial Technician)

Getty Team is looking for a Custodian / Janitorial Technician who takes pride in the details most people overlook.

This is not just a “take out the trash and mop the floor” position. We are looking for someone who notices when stainless steel does not look completely uniform, when dust is collecting on artificial plants, when buildup is forming behind fixtures, when corners are being missed, and when a space looks “clean enough” but not truly finished.

The right person for this role is bothered by the small things — in a good way. They notice smudges on doors, streaks on glass, dust on ledges, fingerprints on appliances, and the areas that 99% of people may never look at but still reflect the quality of the facility.

We are also looking for someone who wants to learn the “why” behind the work — the difference between neutral, alkaline, and acidic cleaners; when a disinfectant is appropriate; how to read an SDS; why certain products can restore surfaces while others can damage them; and how small technique improvements can make a big difference.

Routine cleaning is the foundation. But we are especially interested in people who want to continuously improve, take ownership of their work, and find small daily or weekly projects that make the facility cleaner, sharper, and better over time.

Position Summary

The Custodian / Janitorial Technician is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness, sanitation, and overall appearance of assigned County facilities. This includes offices, lobbies, restrooms, exam rooms, lunch areas, and parking facilities.

The position involves daily, weekly, monthly, and periodic cleaning tasks, with an emphasis on consistency, detail, safety, and professionalism in a public-facing environment.

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for someone who:

• Notices details without needing to be told
• Takes pride in making spaces feel cleaner, healthier, and more cared for
• Understands that great janitorial work is built on consistency
• Can follow a routine, but also identify areas that need extra attention
• Looks for small daily or weekly improvement projects when routine work is complete
• Wants to keep learning better cleaning methods, tools, products, and techniques
• Is dependable, professional, and respectful in a County facility environment

Key Responsibilities

Daily Cleaning

• Clean and disinfect high-touch surfaces, including counters, doorknobs, switches, handrails, phones, keyboards, faucets, and similar areas.
• Sweep, mop, vacuum, and maintain floors.
• Spot clean carpets, upholstery, doors, walls, glass, and other visible surfaces as needed.
• Empty, clean, and disinfect waste containers; replace liners.
• Restock consumable supplies such as soap, paper towels, toilet tissue, and air fresheners.
• Clean restrooms, lunchrooms, exam rooms, offices, lobbies, and public areas according to required standards.
• Maintain custodial closets in a clean and organized manner.
• Remove graffiti when possible and report vandalism, damage, or maintenance issues.
• Follow signage, PPE, and safety requirements for sensitive areas, including exam rooms or biohazard-related situations.

Detail Cleaning & Improvement Work

• Dust vents, baseboards, door jambs, ledges, furniture, artificial plants, corners, and other commonly missed areas.
• Clean partitions, blinds, walls, doors, fixtures, and edges as scheduled or needed.
• Identify areas that need extra attention and communicate them to the supervisor.
• Help improve the overall appearance of the facility through consistent detail work.
• Take ownership of small cleaning projects when routine tasks are completed.

Periodic & Specialty Cleaning

• Weekly: Detail dusting, vents, baseboards, door jambs, partitions, and other assigned areas.
• Monthly: Wash walls, clean blinds, and perform deeper detail cleaning as assigned.
• Support other periodic cleaning tasks as needed.

Emergency & Event Cleaning

• Respond promptly to spills, floods, or other custodial emergencies within two hours of notice.
• Support special events, meetings, or County programs, including weekends or holidays, when scheduled in advance.

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Follow all County, OSHA, and Cal/OSHA safety procedures.
• Properly use PPE, chemicals, disinfectants, and equipment.
• Follow Safety Data Sheets and chemical label instructions.
• Comply with County security and confidentiality rules.
• Do not enter unauthorized areas or access restricted information.
• Maintain a professional appearance, including proper uniform and name tag while working.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of custodial, janitorial, housekeeping, facility cleaning, auto detailing, or similar hands-on cleaning experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate clearly in English, including reading, writing, and speaking.
• Knowledge of cleaning chemicals, disinfectants, and basic safety procedures preferred.
• Must be physically capable of standing, walking, bending, reaching, and lifting up to 40 lbs.
• Must have valid ID and eligibility to work in the United States.
• Must be able to commute to Carson, CA 90745.
• Must be willing to complete County-required background check and Live Scan fingerprinting after a conditional job offer. Employment is contingent on meeting applicable County clearance requirements.

Preferred Skills

• Strong attention to detail.
• Reliability and professionalism.
• Customer service-oriented attitude.
• Ability to follow schedules and adapt to special requests.
• Ability to communicate clearly with clients, supervisors, and team members.
• Interest in improving cleaning skills and learning better techniques over time.

Language

English required.

Getty Team is a trusted provider in janitorial services and facility maintenance solutions, known for its exceptional quality and integrity across Southern California. Our technicians deliver tailored and evolving services for commercial facilities, government institutions and retail spaces.

Company Description

Getty Team is a trusted provider in janitorial services and facility maintenance solutions, known for its exceptional quality and integrity across Southern California. Our technicians deliver tailored and evolving services for commercial facilities, government institutions and retail spaces.