Housekeeper/Janitor

Essential Job Functions:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.

• Perform day-to-day housekeeping functions as assigned.
• Perform specific tasks in accordance with daily work assignments.
• Clean/polish furnishings, fixtures, ledges, room heating/cooling units, etc., in resident and

recreational areas, etc., as instructed.

• Clean, wash, sanitize, and/or polish bathroom fixtures. Ensure that water marks are

removed from fixtures.

• Clean windows/mirrors in resident rooms, recreational areas, bathrooms, and

entrance/exit ways.

• Clean floors, to include sweeping, dusting, damp/wet mopping, stripping, waxing, buffing,

disinfecting, etc.

• Ensure that appropriate caution/safety signs are properly set up prior to performing such

duties.

• Clean carpets, to include vacuuming, shampooing, deodorizing, and disinfecting.
• Clean walls and ceilings by washing, wiping, dusting, spot cleaning, disinfecting,

deodorizing, etc.

• Remove dirt, dust, grease, film, etc., from surfaces using proper cleaning/disinfecting

solutions.

• Clean hallways, stairways, and elevators.
• Discard waste/trash into proper containers and reline trash receptacle with plastic liner.
• Clean vacant rooms as assigned.

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• Ensure that areas are clean and that equipment, tools, supplies, etc., are properly stored at

all times.

• Discard infectious wastes into appropriate containers.
• Ensure that work/cleaning schedules are followed as closely as practical.
• Assure that the facility is maintained in a clean, safe, and comfortable manner.

Qualifications:

• Must possess, as a minimum, a high school education
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions, to follow instructions, and to accept

constructive criticism.

• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors,

government agencies/personnel, and the general public.

• Maintain supplies, equipment, etc., and the appearance of housekeeping areas.
• Must be willing to work harmoniously with other personnel as well as be willing to handle residents

based on whatever maturity level at which they are currently functioning.

• Must be able to follow written and oral instructions concerning the mixing of cleaning compounds,

liquids, disinfecting solutions, etc.

• Must be able to relate information concerning a resident's condition.
• Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace