General Cleaner Macys Galleria Dallas

PRIMARY PURPOSE To perform a variety of cleaning activities in assigned buildings/facilities keeping in clean, sanitary and orderly condition and to perform other tasks related to the area of assignment.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

High Dusting

• Using a treated high duster, begin cleaning in a counter clockwise direction around the room.
• High dust surfaces above shoulder height, i.e., lights, above doors, curtain tips, vents, and ledges.
• Cleaning the High Duster: Gently brush in a downward direction into service cart.

Sanitizing / Spot Cleaning

• Using a germicidal solution, work in a counter clockwise direction around room sanitizing surfaces below shoulder height, i.e., ledges, chairs, telephone, countertops, and trashcans.
• Using proper solution, remove fingerprints and smudges from doorknobs and walls.
• Using proper solution, spot clean windows.

Bathroom Cleaning

• Using germicidal solution, wipe down in the following order:
• Above and below sink.
• Toilet seat and the outside of toilet bowl.
• The inside of the toilet should be cleaned with a Johnnie Mop and proper germicidal solution. Be attentive to the rim of the toilet bowl to remove germs.
• Clean and check soap dispensers and paper dispensers daily. Refill as needed.

Empty Trash Cans

• If liquid is inside the can, remove the liner and wipe trash can.
• Place a clean liner in the trash can.

Floor Dusting or Vacuuming

• Using a treated dust mophead, begin at the back of the room using the "S" stroke to catch the dust on the leading edge.
• Dust under all furniture and in restroom stopping just inside the door.
• Using the counter brush, gently clean the mophead with a downward stroke and sweep up the dust onto a dustpan and dispose of it into the service cart.
• When vacuuming, start at the back of the room and work toward the door. Be sure to get under chairs and other furniture.

Grounds Care

• Outside areas should be cleaned and checked several times during the day. Completing the following:
• Empty and clean the ash urns and trash cans.
• Police sidewalks, flower beds, and curb line for trash and cigarette butts.
• Spot clean spills on sidewalk. Remove gum with scraper.
• Wipe benches, vending machines.
• Wipe lower window ledges.
• Hi dust for dust and cobwebs.
• Clean public area glass as necessary.
• Police parking lot for trash.

Public Common Areas

• Dust mop and spot mop the main hallways.
• Also making sure that:
• The glass is cleaned several times during the day.
• The planters are cleaned and free from bird waste inside and out.
• Make sure you check for cob webs; do high dusting of the window areas at least two times per week.
• Checking all corners and edges for dirt, cob webs, and other foreign debris.

Food Court

• Clean, remove trash, and sanitize tables.
• Place chairs back under tables.
• Spot clean for spills.
• Empty and clean trash cans.
• Remove accumulated dirty trays to wash room and clean using tray power washer.
• Stack clean trays on shelf for recycled use.
• Police outside eating areas.

Floor Sanitizing

• Using the proper germicidal solution, start at the back of the room when sanitizing the floor.
• Mop under furniture and behind doors as you back out of the room.

Your Inspection

• After completing the room, mentally review your cleaning steps and visually check furniture placement.
• Make corrections as needed in order to prevent problems/complaints.
• Hall - lobby - stairs - water fountains - furniture - wall spotting and high dusting is done daily.

Customer Relations and Service

• Knock lightly on door before entering if occupied.
• Be friendly and cheerful to customers.
• Answer questions in a helpful, courteous manner or refer them to someone who can.
• Report anything broken or out of order in the room to your supervisor.
• Work quietly and speak quietly. Try to reduce or eliminate noise.
• Stay in your assigned work area unless requested to go elsewhere by your supervisor.
• Loud talking, laughing, etc. is never acceptable.
• Always maintain a clean and neat personal appearance while on the job.
• If you have not completed your work assignment by the end of your shift, be sure to report to your supervisor.
• Always be courteous.
• Performs other duties as assigned or directed by supervisor and/or Account Manager. This could include but is not limited to:
• Floor care - stripping and waxing floors.
• Extraction and bonneting of carpets.
• Auto scrub and buffing of floors.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of basic operations of janitorial work.
• Basic methods, materials, and equipment used in janitorial work.
• Basic safe work practices.
• The use of toxic and non-toxic chemicals per MSDS sheets.
• Ability to:
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Sufficiently communicate with co-workers and supervisors.
• Operate powered and non-powered janitorial equipment.
• Interpret written instructions and warning labels on cleaning chemicals.
• Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities which may include the following:
• Walking, standing, or sitting for extended periods of time.
• Operating powered and non-powered equipment.
• Lifting/carrying 1 - 30 lbs. equipment, supplies, trash.
• Push/pull using both hands and arms while performing cleaning duties exerting 5-35 lbs force.
• Climbing stairs and ladders while cleaning upper areas, drapes.
• Bending, twisting, balancing at waist, knees, neck throughout shift.
• Kneeling, crouching, crawling while cleaning lower areas, retrieving supplies from lower shelves.
• Reaching, handling, grasping, and fingering while operating equipment, using hand and power tools, wiping and cleaning surfaces, and using cleaning equipment. Overhead reaching required throughout shift.
• Sight - in performing cleaning tasks and maintaining safety standards. Requires depth perception, hand and eye coordination in operation of equipment and tool use.

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