POSITION PURPOSE
The Facilities Cleaning Technician provides routine and detailed cleaning across assigned Woodhaven locations to help maintain sanitary, orderly, safe, and welcoming environments. This part-time position supports building readiness for programs, employees, visitors, and the individuals Woodhaven serves. Work is performed using assigned schedules, quality checklists, approved products, and safe cleaning practices.
The technician works independently and as part of a cleaning crew, including alongside colleagues participating in Supported Employment. This is a hands-on cleaning position; formal job coaching and staff supervision are not inherent responsibilities.
GENERAL CLEANING & BUILDING PRESENTATION
- Collect trash and recycling, replace liners, wipe receptacles, and carry waste to designated collection points.
- Sweep, dust mop, wet mop, and vacuum offices, hallways, entrances, meeting rooms, and program spaces.
- Clean tables, chairs, desks, counters, shelves, cabinet fronts, and other assigned furniture and surfaces.
- Disinfect high-touch surfaces such as door handles, light switches, handrails, shared fixtures, and touchpoints.
- Dust reachable ledges, window sills, baseboards, trim, doors, and furniture; remove cobwebs and buildup.
- Clean entrance mats and thresholds; address tracked-in dirt and spot-clean washable doors and walls.
- Reset chairs, tables, and moved items after cleaning without disturbing personal or confidential belongings.
RESTROOMS & SANITATION
- Wash and disinfect toilets, urinals, sinks, faucets, counters, dispensers, partitions, and touch surfaces.
- Clean mirrors, walls near fixtures, restroom doors, and reachable surfaces; remove soap film and water spots.
- Sweep and mop floors, empty waste containers, and sanitize areas surrounding restroom fixtures.
- Restock toilet tissue, paper towels, hand soap, and other assigned supplies; report leaks or broken fixtures.
- Check finished areas for odors, spills, missed surfaces, and appropriate stocking levels.
DEEP CLEANING & SPECIAL ASSIGNMENTS
- Perform scheduled detail cleaning of corners, edges, baseboards, grilles, and safely reachable vents.
- Clean interior windows, glass doors, mirrors, and partitions; remove fingerprints and streaks.
- Clean behind or beneath safely movable furnishings and equipment; return items to their proper positions.
- Deep clean breakrooms and kitchenettes, including counters, sinks, tables, cabinet fronts, and appliance exteriors.
- Provide setup and post-event cleaning for activities, meetings, room transitions, and seasonal projects.
FLOOR MAINTENANCE & EQUIPMENT CARE
- Use methods and products appropriate for wood-look, vinyl, tile, carpet, and other flooring to prevent damage.
- Spot-clean spills and stains promptly; identify damaged flooring, trip hazards, or persistent problem areas.
- Use floor scrubbers or other specialized machines only after receiving required training and authorization.
- Empty, clean, inspect, and store vacuums, mops, buckets, carts, and other assigned equipment after use.
- Replace or report worn supplies and damaged equipment; do not use equipment that is unsafe.
SAFE WORK PRACTICES & SUPPLY MANAGEMENT
- Follow product labels, approved dilution instructions, disinfectant contact times, and proper hand hygiene.
- Wear required gloves and other protective equipment; never mix cleaning products or use unlabeled containers.
- Set out wet-floor signs; keep exits, walkways, fire equipment, and accessible routes unobstructed.
- Secure cleaning chemicals, carts, keys, and materials; maintain organized storage and janitorial closets.
- Track and report shortages of paper products, soap, trash liners, cleaning chemicals, and other essentials.
- Refer sharps, bodily fluids, unknown substances, or other hazardous cleanup to trained, authorized personnel.
- Notify a supervisor of leaks, pest activity, damaged fixtures, unusual odors, and unsafe building conditions.
TEAMWORK, QUALITY & RELIABILITY
- Follow the assigned part-time schedule, daily priorities, and site-specific cleaning checklists.
- Work respectfully with all coworkers, including people participating in Woodhaven Supported Employment.
- Coordinate work around program operations, visitors, and the privacy of individuals supported by Woodhaven.
- Communicate completed and incomplete duties, special cleaning needs, and maintenance concerns promptly.
- Review cleaned areas for streaks, residue, debris, safety hazards, and proper supply levels before leaving.
- Demonstrate reliable attendance, appropriate professional conduct, confidentiality, and attention to detail.
- Follow building entry and closing procedures, safeguard access materials, and report work that cannot be completed safely.
Why Join Woodhaven
At Woodhaven, we believe the meaningful work of supporting others begins with supporting our own team. We are committed to creating a workplace where employees feel valued, encouraged, and equipped to grow. That commitment shows up in the way we invest in your well-being, your professional development, and your future—so you can continue making a difference in the lives of the individuals and communities we serve.
- Earn up to 4.5 weeks of paid time off as a full-time employee, with a PTO cash-out option for added flexibility.
- Build long-term financial security through Woodhaven’s pension plan with a 3% employee contribution and an 11% employer contribution.
- Receive paid training for certifications and job-related development so you can feel confident and prepared in your role.
- Access performance-based bonus opportunities, including up to $500 quarterly bonuses for eligible positions and annual bonuses for professional roles.
- Earn up to $500 in referral bonuses for helping us grow a strong, mission-driven team.
- Explore tuition assistance opportunities if eligible, supporting your continued growth and career development.
- Use Rain Instant Pay for added flexibility and access to earned wages when needed.
- Choose from medical, vision, dental, and supplemental benefit options that support your overall well-being.
- Benefit from a Big Tree Medical Membership.
- Access 100% covered scans and many common surgeries through Valenz Health.
- Receive support through a free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and their families.
- Take advantage of pre-tax Healthcues benefits.
- Use Paytient with up to a $1,000 credit limit and 0% interest for eligible medical and veterinary expenses
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Previous custodial or commercial cleaning experience is helpful but not required.
- Must be willing to learn assigned methods and follow verbal, written, visual, or demonstrated instructions; communicate concerns; use cleaning checklists; and work independently or with a team.
- Duties may involve prolonged standing, walking, bending, reaching, kneeling, lifting and carrying ordinary cleaning supplies, and pushing or pulling a cleaning cart.
- Work may occur in occupied buildings at multiple sites.
- Essential functions may be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.
Notice of AI Use in Job Application Review
As part of our commitment in creating a fair, efficient, and consistent hiring process we may use artificial intelligence (AI) to help our recruiting teams organize, summarize, and analyze information provided by candidates, including resumes, application responses, and other materials submitted during the application process.AI may be used to identify patterns, highlight relevant skills, and experience, and assist in comparing a candidate’s qualifications with the requirement of a specific role. These tools are to improve efficiency and consistency while supporting more informed hiring decisions, which will ultimately be made by the hiring team.