Janitor jobs in Virginia

Housekeeper 

As a cleaning professional on the Scramble Indoor Play team, you must be reliable, detail-oriented and outgoing in providing a safe, clean environment for children and families. Great candidates will be enthusiastic, reliable, team-oriented self-starters excited to step into a fast-paced, dynamic environment that offers multiple opportunities for personal growth and advancement. Our staff plays a major role in achieving our mission of “Changing the Way Families Play.”   Applicants should be responsible and efficient while working to keep all Scramble facilities in superior condition so that children and families can enjoy a clean and safe environment for play and relaxation.  

Duties & Responsibilities 

Scramble is a busy indoor play facility in Alexandria, Virginia with an immediate opening for a janitor/housekeeper. Our business includes play areas, café seating, party rooms, and a retail store. 

• Monitor cleanliness of all Scramble facilities, keeping them in excellent condition in accordance with all established Scramble policies and procedures including cleaning, health, and safety requirements. 
• Clean, disinfect, and stock designated areas with required supplies 
• Maintain clean bathrooms and utility area 
• Vacuum, sweep, and mop floors  
• Clean up spills with appropriate equipment  
• Clean, disinfect, and tidy cafe seating and party rooms 
• Vacuum and dust retail store as necessary 
• Collect and dispose of trash, emptying trash and recycling bins as needed 
• Track cleaning supplies and order as needed 
• Notify supervisor or management team if any major repairs need to take place 
• Complete tasks in a timely manner with minimal supervision 
• Demonstrate ability to adapt, improvise, prioritize, and manage time efficiently. 
• Communicate with guests (both adults and children) in a polite, positive, and professional manner 
• Participate in all staff training sessions and meetings 

Qualifications 

• Accustomed to working in a fast-paced environment while providing exceptional customer service  
• Ability to work well as part of a team  
• Ability to manage time efficiently and work well with limited supervision  
• Communicate clearly and effectively 
• Proactive, demonstrating the ability to identify, address, and resolve problems as well as suggest improvements 
• Responsible and dependable with a strong work ethic 
• Must be able to commit to 40 hours of work a week during the hours of 8am to 6pm. 

Education and/or Experience 

• Previous janitorial/housecleaning experience 
• Able to work safely with a variety of cleaning supplies and equipment  
• Knowledge of cleaning chemicals and familiarity with Material Safety Data Sheets 
• Basic math skills 
• High school diploma or equivalent 

Language Skills 

Must be able to understand and communicate in the English language. 

Physical Demands 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Ability to stand for long periods of time 

Walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl 

Ability to lift at least 25 pounds. 

Work Environment  

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment 

Ability to work in a loud high-pitched environment  

Ability to work in a multi-tasked environment 

Scramble is busiest on weekends and Federal holidays. Successful candidates should expect to work at least one day each weekend and multiple holidays. Scramble is closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day. 

Scramble Indoor Play is an Equal Opportunity Employer