Building Cleaner for Child Care Center
Content + Source + Freshness • 17 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
Moderate value due to the specific niche in child care, competitive pay for cleaning roles, and benefits like 401K and educational opportunities.
- Competitive hourly wage: $13–$16/hour
- Supports a vital community environment for children
- Benefits like 401K, paid holidays, and educational opportunities
- Physically demanding tasks may not suit all applicants
Pros
- Welcoming environment with a focus on teamwork and supporting children's needs.
- Competitive hourly wage ($13-$16/hour) with additional benefits.
- Opportunities for continuing education and development.
Cons
- Physically demanding role with heavy lifting and outdoor maintenance.
- Limited opportunities for career advancement in specialized cleaning roles.
- Requires balancing multiple tasks during busy periods.
Who it's for
Entry to Mid-Level • On-site
Good fit
- Dedicated cleaners with experience in similar environments
- Individuals seeking a role supporting children's education
- Those looking for a stable job with community focus
Not recommended for
- Candidates looking for advanced managerial positions
- Individuals unable to perform physical labor demands
- Those desiring fully remote working conditions
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
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 performing routine maintenance activities, notifying management of need for repairs, and cleaning snow or debris from sidewalk and playgrounds.
Duties
- Service, clean, or supply restrooms.
- Gather and empty trash.
- Clean building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, or vacuuming.
- Follow procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power equipment to prevent damage to floors and fixtures.
- Strip, seal, finish, and polish floors.
- Notify managers concerning the need for major repairs or additions to building operating systems.
- Requisition supplies or equipment needed for cleaning and maintenance duties.
- Clean windows, glass partitions, or mirrors, using soapy water or other cleaners, sponges, or squeegees.
- Steam clean or shampoo carpets.
- Set up, arrange, or remove decorations, tables, chairs, ladders, etc to prepare facilities for events, such as holidays or meetings.
- Clean and polish furniture and fixtures.
- Dust furniture, walls, machines, or equipment.
- Move heavy furniture, equipment, or supplies, either manually or by using hand trucks.
- Remove snow from sidewalks, driveways, playgrounds or parking areas, using snowplows, snow blowers, or snow shovels, or spread snow melting chemicals.
- Monitor building security and safety by performing tasks such as locking doors after operating hours or checking electrical appliance use to ensure that hazards are not created.
- Mow or trim lawns or shrubbery, using mowers or hand or power trimmers, and clear debris from grounds.
- Drive vans, industrial trucks, or other vehicles required to travel to or to perform cleaning work.
Requirements
- Monitor building premises to ensure occupant or visitor safety.
- Remove debris from work sites.
- Trim trees or other vegetation.
- Clean facilities or sites.
- Dispose of trash or waste materials.
- Clean building walls or flooring.
- Confer with coworkers to coordinate maintenance or cleaning activities.
- Select equipment, materials, or supplies for cleaning or maintenance activities.
- Clean furniture or fixtures.
- Move furniture.
- Decorate indoor or outdoor spaces.
- Clean equipment or supplies.
- Remove snow.
- Treat facilities to eliminate pests.
- Maintain equipment or systems to ensure proper functioning.
Nice To Haves
Energy
Positive Attitude
Cleaning & Maintenance Experience
Reliability
Benefits
Awesome co-workers
401K with employer match
Paid Holidays
Paid Vacations
Free Continuing Educational Opportunities
Fun Staff Environment

