Custodial Services, Furniture, Housekeeping/Cleaning, Lobbying, Operational Support, Operations, Organizational Skills, Physical Demands, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Recycling, Sanitation, Writing Skills
Position Description/Summary:
The Housekeeping Aid is responsible for maintaining cleanliness, sanitation, and orderly conditions throughout assigned facilities. This position supports daily custodial operations to ensure a safe, clean, and professional work environment for employees, tenants, visitors, and customers.
Duties:
- Clean and sanitize restrooms, breakrooms, offices, hallways, lobbies, labs, common areas, and other assigned spaces.
- Sweep, mop, vacuum, strip, wax, and buff floors as required.
- Empty trash and recycling containers and replace liners.
- Clean windows, glass doors, mirrors, walls, doors, furniture, fixtures, and other surfaces.
- Restock restroom supplies, paper products, soap, and other consumables.
- Remove debris, spills, and trash from interior and exterior areas.
- Perform light snow removal, salting, and entryway cleanup as needed.
- Report maintenance issues, safety hazards, damaged equipment, or supply shortages to supervision.
- Follow all safety procedures, chemical handling requirements, SDS guidance, and PPE requirements.
- Support special cleaning projects, event setup/cleanup, and emergency cleaning requests as assigned.
- Maintain custodial closets, equipment, and supplies in a clean and organized condition.
Qualifications:
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
- Knowledge of basic cleaning methods, materials, and equipment.
- Ability to safely use cleaning chemicals and custodial equipment.
- Ability to lift, bend, stand, walk, and perform physical work for extended periods.
- Must maintain professionalism and comply with site rules, security requirements, and customer expectations.
Physical Requirements:
- Frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, and lifting.
- May be required to lift up to 50 pounds.
- May work around cleaning chemicals, wet floors, dust, and other routine custodial hazards.
Work Expectations:
The Housekeeping Aid is expected to complete assigned work orders, maintain assigned areas to contract standards, respond to customer concerns professionally, and support the overall mission of maintaining a clean, safe, and operational facility.