Updated: Aug 11, 2024 - The Cleaning Operative is tasked with maintaining cleanliness in designated areas, including offices and restrooms, by mopping, dusting, vacuuming, and managing waste, all while adhering to training standards. This role requires the use of cleaning supplies and equipment responsibly, ensuring efficient use to minimize waste, and complying with health and safety guidelines, including the proper handling and storage of chemicals. Furthermore, the operative maintains impeccable personal hygiene, wears appropriate uniforms, and reports any safety, equipment, or customer issues to their supervisor promptly.


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1. Cleaning Operative, Green Meadows Janitorial, Orlando, FL
Job Summary:
- Sweeping, mopping and cleaning of toilets
- Replenish consumables (soap, hand towels, toilet rolls) ensuring they are never left empty
- Take responsibility for emptying and refilling dishwashers
- Empty bins and recycling units and take them to the central bin area
- Detail work around the office - removing scuff marks, dusting
- Sweeping, mopping and cleaning of basement toilets and shower cubicles
- All office areas and closed offices including Board Rooms to be vacuumed daily
- Dusting of desks and other surfaces
- Cleaning of Reception and other heavy-use areas regularly throughout the day
- Take responsibility for the cleaning of fridges
- Perform ad hoc cleaning requirements
Skills on Resume:
- Cleaning and Sanitization (Hard Skills)
- Restocking and Inventory Management (Hard Skills)
- Dishwasher Maintenance (Hard Skills)
- Waste Management (Hard Skills)
- Detail-Oriented Cleaning (Hard Skills)
- Specialized Area Cleaning (Hard Skills)
- Vacuuming Expertise (Hard Skills)
- Ad Hoc Cleaning (Hard Skills)
2. Weekend Cleaning Operative, Crystal Clear Facilities, Austin, TX
Job Summary:
- Ensure safe working practices through Health & Safety standards
- Ensure all areas are kept clean to GMP standards
- Ensure the delivery of cleaning meets agreed GMP cleaning standards and site specifications through the completion of cleaning schedules
- Assist Department Cleaning Manager and Team Leader
- Ensure all work orders are responded to quickly and efficiently
- Flexible to the mobility of labor regarding departments
- Ensure regular attendance and punctuality, following company procedures for holidays and sickness
- Meet company expectations about conduct and performance
- Carry out any cleaning and associated tasks
- Ensure cleaning equipment is cleaned, stored and kept in working order
Skills on Resume:
- Knowledge of Health & Safety Standards (Hard Skills)
- Adherence to GMP Standards (Hard Skills)
- Cleaning Management (Hard Skills)
- Team Collaboration (Soft Skills)
- Work Order Management (Hard Skills)
- Flexibility and Adaptability (Soft Skills)
- Attendance and Punctuality (Soft Skills)
- Performance and Conduct (Soft Skills)
3. Cleaning Operative, Sparkle Solutions, Phoenix, AZ
Job Summary:
- Clean factory machinery following cleaning instructions.
- Follow all H&S procedures and policies and adhere to chemical safety training.
- Ensure adequate levels of hygiene are met and sign relevant records and documentation.
- Waste is to be disposed of following training ensuring segregation between waste materials is maintained.
- Report hygiene and safety concerns to the Line Management immediately.
- Wear, maintain and inspect personal protective clothing to ensure it is kept in a safe and hygienic condition.
- Undertake any other reasonable duties/requests with this position as designated by the Line Manager/Supervisor/Client
- Undergo training to join the IRT (Immediate Response Team)
- Use work equipment following training and manufacturer instructions, reporting defective or broken equipment to Line Management immediately
Skills on Resume:
- Industrial Cleaning Skills (Hard Skills)
- Health and Safety Compliance (Hard Skills)
- Hygiene Standards (Hard Skills)
- Waste Management (Hard Skills)
- Reporting Skills (Hard Skills)
- Personal Protective Equipment Management (Hard Skills)
- Flexibility and Adaptability (Soft Skills)
- Equipment Operation and Maintenance (Hard Skills)
4. Cleaning Operative, Fresh Start Sanitation, Columbus, OH
Job Summary:
- Maintain a high standard of cleanliness within the area of responsibility ensuring cleaning schedules are followed
- Have full knowledge of all cleaning equipment, materials, and agents
- Ensure all cleaning equipment is kept scrupulously clean and maintained in good working order
- Observe all client and company Fire and Health and Safety regulation instructions
- Maintain personal appearance and hygiene to the highest standard, exercising professionalism in all aspects of work
- Undertake general cleaning duties to the prescribed standards as detailed in the site specification including cleaning interior surfaces, furnishings, fixtures and fittings, cleaning floors and floor coverings, maintaining the internal environment
- Service toilet areas, clean all toilet appliances i.e. toilets, sinks, etc., and replenish supplies
- Clear and remove rubbish and other items from areas as detailed by the site specification and ensure the security of all areas at completion of duties.
- Maintain stocks of cleaning materials, order from suppliers, and control the usage of materials ensuring the cleaning cupboard is kept tidy at all times.
- Report any problems on-site to the Supervisor/Line Manager so they may be rectified immediately.
Skills on Resume:
- Knowledge of Cleaning Equipment and Materials (Hard Skills)
- Adherence to Health and Safety Regulations (Hard Skills)
- Maintaining High Standards of Cleanliness (Hard Skills)
- General Cleaning Expertise (Hard Skills)
- Toilet and Washroom Maintenance (Hard Skills)
- Rubbish Removal and Area Security (Hard Skills)
- Inventory Management (Hard Skills)
- Problem Reporting and Communication (Soft Skills)
5. Cleaning Operative, Bright Days Cleaning Services, Charlotte, NC
Job Summary:
- Carry out general cleaning of communal areas, and deep cleaning of patient rooms and offices
- Organize cleaning stock and replenish stock when necessary.
- Mopping, vacuuming and sanitizing rooms and toilets consistently.
- Ensuring high cleaning standards are met at all times, daily.
- Notify the line Supervisor of any repair required.
- Ensuring to follow COSHH procedures and Health and Safety Procedures while handling cleaning products.
- Carry out general cleaning in specific areas of the building
- Adhere to the cleaning schedule
- Ensure all Health and Safety requirements are met
- Ensure all areas are cleaned to the company standard
- Carry out other projects as dictated by the operational needs of the business
- Ensure the front of the building is presentable at all times
Skills on Resume:
- General Cleaning Skills (Hard Skills)
- Deep Cleaning Expertise (Hard Skills)
- Organizational Skills (Hard Skills)
- Adherence to Cleaning Standards (Hard Skills)
- Maintenance Notification (Hard Skills)
- Health and Safety Compliance (Hard Skills)
- Attention to Detail (Hard Skills)
- Flexibility and Adaptability (Soft Skills)
6. Cleaning Operative, Pure Environment Maintenance, Las Vegas, NV
Job Summary:
- Ensure floors and mats are vacuumed/swept and mopped.
- Buff/polish floors to a high standard.
- Empty and wash all waste and recycling bins.
- Wash/sweep/damp dust all stairs and handrails.
- Maintain cleanliness, tidiness and hygiene to a set standard and specification as set out by the company (playroom/sleep-room/kitchen/toilets, etc.)
- Ensure all cleaning schedules and checklists are signed off
- Comply with all health & safety regulations.
- Carry out regular and thorough treatments/inspections to maintain such conditions.
- Wash and clean all fixtures, fittings, walls, windows, ledges, desks, doors, door handles, glass, lights, radiators, skirting boards, tables, chairs, worktops, appliances, vents, ceilings, children’s toys, playrooms/areas, kitchen and staff room areas, equipment and appliances, toilets and sinks, change tables and mats, mops, buckets and cleaning equipment.
Skills on Resume:
- Floor Care Expertise (Hard Skills)
- Waste Management (Hard Skills)
- Stair and Handrail Maintenance (Hard Skills)
- Hygiene Standards (Hard Skills)
- Compliance and Documentation (Hard Skills)
- Health & Safety Adherence (Hard Skills)
- Inspection and Maintenance (Hard Skills)
- Detail-Oriented Cleaning (Hard Skills)
7. Cleaning Operative, Harmony Cleaning Corp, Atlanta, GA
Job Summary:
- Clean all allocated areas to standard as per training including, office cleaning and toilet cleaning.
- Effectively undertake cleaning duties to include mopping, dusting, recycling confidential waste, emptying rubbish, replenishing of consumables, vacuuming and cleaning washrooms, and general office space.
- Use chemicals, disposables and equipment safely and as per training
- Have a good knowledge of products/equipment on site
- Ensuring efficient use of chemicals and disposables to reduce waste
- Ensuring all equipment/chemicals are stored safely and fit for purpose and in good working order
- Observe H&S guidelines at all times, ensuring use of safety signs and barriers
- Maintain cleaning cupboards, ensuring they are stocked and clean
- Ensure a high standard of personal hygiene is maintained at all times and that the uniform provided and specified is worn with care to being clean and ironed.
- Report to Supervisor any H&S, product, equipment or other site issues, completing any required paperwork
- Complete any forms and paperwork
- Comply with all Company and Client policies and procedures, and statutory regulations relating to the workplace
- Report and take necessary action for any incidents of accidents, fire, theft, loss, damage or other irregularities
- Deal with any complaints/issues from customers immediately and report directly to the supervisor.
Skills on Resume:
- Cleaning Expertise (Hard Skills)
- Product and Equipment Knowledge (Hard Skills)
- Chemical Handling and Safety (Hard Skills)
- Equipment Maintenance (Hard Skills)
- Health and Safety Compliance (Hard Skills)
- Inventory and Stock Management (Hard Skills)
- Personal Hygiene and Professionalism (Soft Skills)
- Communication and Reporting (Soft Skills)