Job Details

Janitors perform various functions in keeping buildings cleaned and properly maintained.

The major tasks, duties, and responsibilities commonly performed by janitors are highlighted in the job description example below:

• Clean building floors by sweeping, scrubbing, mopping, waxing, and vacuuming them
• Clean, polish office tables, chairs, desks and all other furniture used in the office or the entire building
• Dust mechanical devices like monitors, desktops, printers, and any other device
• Clean windows, doors, glasses and mirrors with soapy water, sponge and any other necessary cleaning substance
• Make minor repairs to plumbing, electrical, heating, and cooling systems in a building
• Maintain the supply and equipment needed for cleaning duties
• Make sure that waste bins are emptied to avoid trash littering around
• Restock or resupply restroom papers and make sure the toilet is in a good condition
• Take good care of the environment or building to make sure that hazardous materials are removed
• Meet with any authority in the building to make request for items needed for work
• Take careful and safety measures in the use of chemicals which can be harmful to the body or can damage things