Who is a janitor: job description and features of the profession

For most people, the word "janitor" is associated with cleaning and cleanliness. Just want to imagine a formidable old man with a broom in his hand. But not everything is so simple. The profession of a janitor has been known in Russia since the 19th century. Then these people were not only guardians of cleanliness. They were responsible for security and order in the courtyard entrusted to them. Nowadays, the functions of the janitor are limited to cleaning and restoring proper order at the serviced object. It all depends on where the janitor works.

Cleanliness and order at the facility

The staffing of each production enterprise has a janitor unit. Someone must keep the territory in order. This work seems easy only at first glance. In order to figure this out, you first need to thoroughly find out who the janitor is. Job description clearly outlines all aspects of this issue. It should be noted that part of the explanation lies in the name of the profession itself. "Janitor" is formed from the word "yard". This means that a person performs his immediate duties in the yard, that is, on the territory of a particular object.

To whom does the janitor obey? The job description notes the fact that this employee is both hired and dismissed only by order of the director of the enterprise. And he submits to both the director and his immediate deputies. This suggests that only company managers can give directions to the janitor. No other employee has the right to give him any instructions. In his work, the janitor, like any other employee, is guided by an employment contract, the charter of the enterprise, orders and orders of the director. At the same time, he must be well aware and constantly observe the norms and rules of OT, safety and fire safety. What is the janitor obliged to do? The job description contains a complete list of the duties that he must perform at his workplace. They make up a pretty impressive list:

1. Cleaning of streets and sidewalks located on the site. This also includes walkways near building facades, an entrance, outdoor stairs, basements, as well as fenced areas with containers for garbage collection.
2. In winter, the listed areas must be cleaned of snow, cracked ice and, if necessary, sprinkled with sand.
3. Snow removal of roofs of buildings and structures.
4. Snow loading in specialized machines for export outside the enterprise.
5. Digging ditches for runoff during rains and snowmelt.
6. Release of gas and fire hatches, as well as sewer wells from snow and debris for constant free access.
7. The release of garbage cans located on the territory, their sanitation.
8. Mowing grass on lawns and cleaning flower beds.
9. Watering trees and plants in the enterprise.
10. Cleaning of car parking and garage (if available).
11. Cleaning fixtures, lights and all kinds of shop windows at the facility.

This is only the main part of what the janitor should do daily. The job description also includes sections on the rights of the employee and his responsibility for possible violations.

Guard the peace of citizens

The job description of the janitor of the housing and communal services in general repeats all of the above. The only difference is that the janitor works on the territory of a particular household. This work is rather troublesome, but it begins early in the morning. While everyone is sleeping quietly, the wipers are already preparing tools for work. In addition to the famous broom and shovel, they use scoops, buckets, rakes, axes, forks, scythes, stretchers, pruners, carts and lawn mowers as tools and accessories. Janitors work both men and women. The most robust and hardworking take several sites for maintenance.

Cleanliness, safety and order for children

The job description of the school janitor must be approved by the director in consultation with the chairman of the trade union committee. The employee himself is directly subordinate to the manager and fulfills all his instructions. Responsibilities are almost the same as that of a janitor at any other facility. Only in this case, the employee must consider that he is constantly with children. This in itself imposes a certain responsibility. Everything must be done on time and in good conscience. You cannot put off sanding slippery paths for tomorrow. This can lead to numerous injuries. And if you do not clean the territory adjacent to the garbage cans properly, then there will be the possibility of mass infections. This is absolutely unacceptable. Repeated violations in this regard threaten serious administrative penalties.