Janitorial Worker

Purpose of the Position

The position performs custodial work in offices, warehouses, industrial areas and other building interiors and is responsible for all basic cleaning. The location of the position is in Newton, NJ and may require daily travel between buildings.

Essential Job Functions include the following, but are not limited to:

• Responsible for cleaning floors and rooms as well as restrooms, breakrooms, and all common areas. This includes restocking dispensers, emptying trash/replacing liners, cleaning and sanitizing fixtures, cleaning mirrors, doors and walls, vacuuming, sweeping, and mopping tile floors, and cleaning toilets and urinals.
• Sets up, stocks, and maintains cleaning equipment and supplies.
• Monitors and maintains sanitation and organization of assigned areas.
• Assists other departments when needed to ensure optimum service to guests
• Performs additional duties as needed.

In addition to the essential functions and duties listed above, all positions are also responsible for:

• Meeting company standards pertaining to quantity and quality of work performed on an ongoing basis, performing all work-related tasks in a manner that is in compliance with all Company policies and procedures.
• Adhering to Company policies, procedures, and directives regarding standards of workplace behavior in completing job duties and assignments.

The Company retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

Requirements

Experience:

• Prior experience working for a cleaning service preferred

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent working experience.

Specialized Knowledge and Skills:

• Skilled in vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, scrubbing and applying finishes on different flooring materials and stairs
• Able to clean all fixtures and furniture safely
• Profound capability of maintaining janitor closets in a clean, organized and safe manner
• Demonstrated ability of maintaining janitorial equipment in a clean, safe and operable condition
• Knowledge of modern cleaning equipment and chemicals
• Adept at using chemicals in a safe manner

Physical Activities:

• Walks, sits, stands, bends, lifts, and moves continually during working hours. Is subject to lifting up to 50 pounds. 

Thorlabs values its diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.  All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status. Job descriptions are not intended as and do not create employment contracts.  The organization maintains its status as an at-will employer.  Employees can be terminated for any reason not prohibited by law.

Benefits

Thorlabs offers a complete benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision insurance, company paid life insurance, a generous PTO package, a 401(k) plan, and tuition reimbursement just to name a few..