Janitorial Specialist

Gesher Human Services is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Janitorial Specialist to join our team. As a key member of our facilities maintenance team, you will be responsible for maintaining a clean and safe environment for our clients and staff.

• Dust mop or sweep all non-carpeted floors; damp mop floors as needed or vacuum carpeting walk-off mats as applicable as per schedule.
• Empty waste receptacles and food containers, changing plastic liners as required.
• Fill all dispensers, i.e., soap, toilet tissue, paper towels, sanitary napkins as per schedule.
• Thoroughly clean and disinfect walls, doors, partitions, woodwork, and handrails in restrooms as specified.
• Clean and disinfect waste receptacles and sanitary napkin containers as per schedule.
• Clean and disinfect sinks, toilets, and urinals.
• Clean window glass and mirrors.
• Completely dust all fixtures, ledges, edges, shelves, exposed pipes, high and low dusting, door frames, etc., as scheduled.
• Sweep and damp mop toilet room floors with a germicidal solution as per schedule.
• Clean and disinfect drinking fountains.
• Clean window glass, inside and out in lobby areas and partition glass as assigned.
• Perform variable cleaning procedures as designated, i.e., coat racks, public telephone booth area, smoking shelters, kick plates, and window hangings.
• Remove trash, rubbish, and boxes from area to outside dumpster.
• Spot clean carpet, rugs, and walk-off mats as needed.
• Empty and replace sand in urns as per schedule.
• Wash entrances, steps, and platform as assigned.
• Wash police entrances, dumpster areas, at buildings as assigned.
• Vacuum/clean fabric chairs in conference rooms as assigned.
• Polish furniture as assigned.
• Wash desk tables and tables where applicable per schedule.
• Wash and dust blackboard, marker boards, and electronic blackboards per schedule.

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Documented and verifiable disability required.
• Six months related experience and/or documented training in janitorial field required.
• Must be able to follow designated janitorial task sequences.
• Must be able to follow verbal instructions.
• Work involves ability to work flexible hours.
• Work involves the ability to obtain police clearance or bonded.
• Work involves ability to push and lift equipment, office furniture, and accessories weighing up to 50 pounds.

This is a non-exempt position, and overtime pay is required. Gesher Human Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that engages in affirmative action to employ minority, female, protected veteran status, and people with disabilities. Gesher is a community-supported, non-profit vocational counseling, job placement, and vocational rehabilitation agency operating under the auspices of the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit and United Way. Rehabilitation services are accredited by CARF. Gesher is a Drug-free Workplace.