Commercial and Residential Cleaner

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking a dependable, detail-oriented commercial and residential professional contractor, to join our facilities team. A great cleaner takes genuine pride in their work and is dedicated to creating a safe, hygienic, and welcoming environment for clients, tenants, and visitors.

In this role, you will be responsible for general housekeeping, deep cleaning, and sanitization across our assigned spaces, ensuring all facilities meet high safety and cleanliness standards every day.

Key Responsibilities

Daily Cleaning & Sanitization

• Clean, sanitize, and disinfect high-touch surfaces, desks, countertops, and fixtures using approved commercial cleaning agents and tools.
• Sweep, mop, scrub, and vacuum hard floors, rugs, and carpeted areas to eliminate dirt, dust, and debris.
• Dust furniture, baseboards, vents, shelves, and window treatments to reduce dust and allergens.
• Wash, polish, and detail interior windows, glass partitions, entry doors, and mirrors using streak-free solutions.
• Empty trash cans, recycling receptacles, and shredder bins; replace liners and transport waste safely to designated outdoor dumpsters or compactors.

Restroom Care & Hygiene

• Thoroughly scrub and disinfect restroom fixtures, including toilets, urinals, partitions, sinks, faucets, and tile floors.
• Restock all consumable items, including hand soap, paper towels, toilet tissue, and hand sanitizer dispensers.

Safety, Compliance & Equipment Maintenance

• Follow all company safety protocols and OSHA standards, properly donning Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as gloves, eye protection, and masks as required.
• Adhere to strict guidelines for handling, diluting, storing, and disposing of chemical cleaning solutions and potential biohazards.
• Maintain cleaning carts, vacuums, auto-scrubbers, and tools in clean, working order; report malfunctions, frayed cords, or needed repairs immediately.
• Promptly report slip/trip hazards, maintenance issues, property damage, accidents, or spills to the shift supervisor.

Teamwork & Facility Support

• Complete assigned daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning checklists within designated shift timeframes.
• Track supply levels, monitor chemical inventory, and notify management before items run out.
• Collaborate smoothly with team members and maintenance staff to handle special cleaning projects, seasonal deep cleans, or urgent spill cleanups.
• Greet building occupants, visitors, and staff with a polite, professional, and respectful demeanor.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience: Prior experience in commercial cleaning, janitorial work, hotel housekeeping, or residential cleaning preferred (willing to train candidates with strong work ethic).
• Physical Demands:
• • Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, kneel, and squat for the duration of a shift.
  • Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry cleaning equipment and trash bags weighing up to 40–50 lbs.
• Safety Knowledge: Familiarity with standard cleaning chemicals, SDS (Safety Data Sheets), and dilution ratios is an asset.
• Work Style: High attention to detail, strong time-management skills, self-motivated, and able to work independently with minimal direct supervision.
• Eligibility: Must be authorized to work in the United States and pass a standard pre-employment background screening.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Must have verifiable insurance.
• Must have on cleaning supplies.