Responsibilities:Cleaning/maintenance: Typical duties: performs heavy-duty cleaning in hospital setting, locker rooms, classrooms, dormitories, and lavatories; cleans, sanitizes, and polishes bath, lavatory, shower, and sink fixtures; dusts, washes, sponge mops; sanitizes, and shampoos furniture, woodwork, walls, windows, and glass items; cleans shades and covers on light fixtures; replaces light bulbs; removes waste and debris from areas; selects products and compounds for cleaning jobs; measures and mixes compounds, disinfectants, and sanitizing agents and applies according to procedures or manufacturers' specifications; orders supplies for custodial closets and stocks with paper products, cleaning compounds and similar items; sweeps, strips, seals, and finishes wood, linoleum, and other floors; washes windows in multi-story buildings; removes and prepares draperies for cleaning; removes adhesives, tiles, and carpet; refinishes floors and prepares them for re-carpeting or special flooring; instructs temporary help. Equipment operation/security:Typical duties: operates heavy-duty scrubbing, buffing, shampooing, vacuuming, and wet/dry pickup equipment; performs preventive maintenance on cleaning equipment; finishes floors using sanders, strippers, and final finishers; uses snow blowers, hysters, airlift platforms, dollies, and carts; replaces belts, brushes, and bearings in power equipment; ensures that floor and building area is secure; verifies doors are locked and lights and appliances are off; reports fire hazards and other emergencies.