General Cleaner Job

At Ameritas, fulfilling life is what we do daily. We continuously strive to help our customers and employees enjoy life at its very best by reducing uncertainty, helping grow assets and protecting what is most cherished. We're here to help people put worry behind and the future ahead and help enable a life that's rich in family, happiness, health and financial security. When lives are fulfilled, our mission is fulfilled.

Ameritas is seeking a General Clearner. This position is responsible for the maintenance and general overall appearance and cleanliness of the home office facility.

Essential Functions:

The incumbent is responsible for the daily care of a designated portion of the company office buildings utilizing various pieces of cleaning equipment and working with special chemicals the incumbent ensures that all areas are maintained to the high standards expected as define by the supervisor. The incumbent must keep abreast of all new chemicals and products on the market in order to achieve the best possible results.

Within a designated area the incumbent is responsible for the following functions on a daily basis:

• Cleaning and sanitizing rest rooms including all fixtures.


• Vacuum all carpet in the entire area.


• Spot clean carpet stains as required.


• Wet mopping any hard surface areas.


• Dusting floors, desk tops, tables, chairs, file cabinets, workstations, panels, and window sills and baseboards.


• Cleaning and sanitizing water fountains.


• Vacuum chairs and workstation walls.


• Check area for burnt out light bulbs and report to supervisor.


• Check area for any safety hazards and report to supervisor.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

A high school or equivalency diploma is preferred. Prior cleaning experience and experience with various cleaning products and equipment is desired but not required. Familiarity with computers is also preferred. Other important skills required by this job include the ability to communicate effectively. Strong organizational skills that enable deadlines to be met on a consistent basis are needed.

Working Conditions:

The environment is an office setting with various activities taking place on a constant basis. In this position the incumbent must be able to concentrate fully in spite of many distractions. There is also a considerable amount of noise from the equipment that may require the incumbent to wear ear protection. Bending and the ability to lift 40 pounds are required. The incumbent will be required to work various shifts and mandatory overtime in order to insure that the overall appearance of the facility is within established guidelines.