How do they match: Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners

Keep buildings in clean and orderly condition. Perform heavy cleaning duties, such as cleaning floors, shampooing rugs, washing walls and glass, and removing rubbish. Duties may include tending furnace and boiler, performing routine maintenance activities, notifying management of need for repairs, and cleaning snow or debris from sidewalk.

Clean and restore building interiors damaged by fire, smoke, or water, using commercial cleaning equipment.
Clean laboratory equipment, such as glassware or metal instruments, using solvents, brushes, rags, or power cleaning equipment.
Dust furniture, walls, machines, or equipment.
Follow procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power equipment to prevent damage to floors and fixtures.
Move heavy furniture, equipment, or supplies, either manually or with hand trucks.
Requisition supplies or equipment needed for cleaning and maintenance duties.
Set up, arrange, or remove decorations, tables, chairs, ladders, or scaffolding to prepare facilities for events, such as banquets or meetings.

Clean equipment or supplies.
Clean facilities or sites.
Confer with coworkers to coordinate maintenance or cleaning activities.
Maintain equipment or systems to ensure proper functioning.
Operate grounds maintenance equipment.
Select equipment, materials, or supplies for cleaning or maintenance activities.
Treat facilities to eliminate pests.

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