Temporary Kitchen Cleaner

Established in 1990, Owens Realty Services is a full-service commercial brokerage, investment, management, maintenance, housekeeping and environmental services company. Our comprehensive roster of services efficiently and economically manages the operation of sophisticated real estate investment portfolios, residential apartment and condominium complexes, government buildings, educational facilities, corporate campuses, high-profile venues and family entertainment parks in both the public and private sector. Owens Realty Services affiliates with significant industry associations to stay on the forefront of the development of new management models, marketing strategies, maintenance techniques and industry product lines. We integrate industry best practices to achieve the highest quality of service delivery for our clients.

With an emphasis on customized management plans, our services result in maintaining the maximum life cycles for critical capital investments, a healthy and clean environment for all building tenants and visitors, as well as substantial cost savings. Owens Realty Services saves our clients, on average, approximately $1.00 per square foot in operational cost savings.

Owens Realty Services portfolio includes over 25 million square feet of first class, high profile facilities in Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Rhode Island, North Carolina, and New York with a value of more than $8 billion in real estate net worth and $30 million in gross annual revenue. With over 1,000 industry professionals company-wide, our organization continues to experience extraordinary growth attributed to our overwhelming commitment and dedication to the absolute best and most innovative services in the industry.

Our employees experience a dynamic and rewarding place to work. We have a reputation for outstanding customer service, professionalism, teamwork, and exceeding client expectations. We consider the employees of Owens Realty Services and Owens Facility Services to be one of our most valuable resources. Our employees treat others in a friendly and courteous manner and have respect for other employees, tenants, visitors and our clients property.

We look for employees who will:

• Strive for professional excellence in the performance of their jobs.
• Understand and support the company's direction.
• Provide superior service to our customers and employees.
• Be flexible, innovative, and responsible to change.
• Manage human and financial resources wisely.
• Be a team player, helping others to succeed.
• Encourage open communication throughout the company.
• Treat all individuals with dignity and respect.
• Have pride in and sell Owens Realty Services to others.
• Be energetic and excited about their field of work and of others around them.
• Be able to go above and beyond what is expected of them.
• Be involved and enveloped in the entire business of our company.

This is a temporary position with the opportunity to transfer to a permanent position based on operational need.

Pay Rate: $16.00 an hour.

Schedule: Monday thru Friday, 8:30 PM - 5:00 AM.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Professional Kitchen & Floor Care: Perform thorough cleaning of kitchen floors, including sweeping, foaming with a foam gun, scrubbing with a deck brush, safely hosing, and drying using squeegees, mops, or wet vacuums.
• Safe Hosing Practices: Execute proper hosing techniques (maintaining a 3" to 6" floor clearance and hosing under rather than at appliances) while strictly avoiding electrical outlets to prevent water damage.
• Heavy Equipment Cleaning: Degrease and deep-clean commercial kitchen equipment, including hoods, pizza ovens, grills, fryers, ranges, steamers, and kettles.
• Appliance Detailing: Scrape grills and fryers using metal brushes (ensuring gas is off), wipe down equipment interiors and exteriors, and polish all stainless steel fixtures and hoods with oil-based cleaners.
• Wheeled Equipment Handling: Carefully pull out appliances on wheels to clean behind, under, and around them, taking care not to damage drain pipes, gas lines, or wiring.
• PPE Compliance: Consistently wear mandatory Personal Protective Equipment, including slip-resistant boots (during kitchen work and hosing), heavy-duty gloves (for degreasing), and protective eyewear (for high dusting, pressure washing, or overhead chemical use).
• Workplace Safety: Secure work areas with appropriate safety signs (e.g., WET FLOOR) and strictly follow all safety and infection control practices, including proper hand-washing techniques.
• Facility Organization: Keep hallways and pathways clear of carts and tools, never leave cleaning carts unattended, and ensure custodial closets remain locked at all times.
• End-of-Shift Duties: Manage waste disposal by taking trash to assigned areas, and ensure all cleaning tools and equipment are left clean and ready for the next shift.
• Communication & Reporting: Promptly report any safety hazards, equipment damage, or maintenance needs to your supervisor.
• Department Standards: Perform all work as directed in a professional manner, maintaining strict confidentiality according to policy and upholding the highest integrity of the Custodial Department.

QUALIFICATIONS/KNOWLEDGE:

• Ability to understand written and verbal instructions.
• Apply common sense understanding to follow instructions that were provided.
• Must be able to communicate and understand English .

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Bend 15 to 30 times during 6.5 hours shift.
• Carry 5 to 10 times while carrying 5-10 pounds.
• Kneels 15 to 30 times.
• Lift floor to waist 3 to 4 times.
• Pull and Push 3 to 5 times while carrying 15 to 20 pounds.
• Reach overhead 3 to 5 times while carrying 0-1 pounds.
• Sits 2-3 times during the 6.5 hour shift.
• Stands 80% of the time while carrying 1-5 pounds.
• Twist 10% of times while carrying 1-5 pounds.
• Walks approximately 50% of the time while carrying 15-10 pounds.
• Grasp 75% of the time.

Owens Realty Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.

Owens Realty Services is a Drug-Free Workplace. Employment is contingent upon passing a pre-employment drug screening and background check.

About Owens Realty Services:

Established in 1990, Owens Realty Services is a full-service commercial brokerage, investment, management, maintenance, housekeeping and environmental services company. Our comprehensive roster of services efficiently and economically manages the operation of sophisticated real estate investment portfolios, residential apartment and condominium complexes, government buildings, educational facilities, corporate campuses, high-profile venues and family entertainment parks in both the public and private sector. Owens Realty Services affiliates with significant industry associations to stay on the forefront of the development of new management models, marketing strategies, maintenance techniques and industry product lines. We integrate industry best practices to achieve the highest quality of service delivery for our clients.With an emphasis on customized management plans, our services result in maintaining the maximum life cycles for critical capital investments, a healthy and clean environment for all building tenants and visitors, as well as substantial cost savings. Owens Realty Services saves our clients, on average, approximately $1.00 per square foot in operational cost savings.Owens Realty Services portfolio includes over 25 million square feet of first class, high profile facilities in Connecticut , Florida, North Carolina and New York with a value of more than $8 billion in real estate net worth and $30 million in gross annual revenue. With over 1,000 industry professionals company-wide, our organization continues to experience extraordinary growth attributed to our overwhelming commitment and dedication to the absolute best and most innovative services in the industry.