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Custodial Schedule

The following specifications provide a framework for the cleaning tasks that are expected to be performed on a consistent basis. It is anticipated that there will be particular customer needs and requests that are not specifically mentioned. These requests need to be built into normal daily routines so long as they do not involve substantial amounts of additional labor.

RestroomsFrequency
Dispensers- Restock, clean, disinfectMON-SAT
Doors – including frames – dust, spot cleanMON-SAT
Floors – sweep, mop with germicidal detergent, dust cove baseMON-SAT
Sinks – clean, disinfect, polishMON-SAT
Toilets – clean, disinfect, polishMON-SAT
Trash receptacles – empty, clean, disinfect, change linersMON-SAT
Urinals – clean, disinfect, polishMON-SAT
Counters – clean, disinfect, polishMON-SAT
Vents – dustMON-SAT
Mirror – dust, clean, polishMON-SAT
Walls – spot cleanMON-SAT
Partitions – wash, disinfectMON-SAT
Vents – cleanWEEKLY - DAY CAN VARY
Floors – scrub, clean cove baseDIFFERENT AREAS IN DIFFERENT BUILDINGS ADDRESSED THROUGHOUT THE MONTH
Walls – tile – disinfectMON-SAT

 

Office Areas/CubicleFrequency
Carpet – vacuum high traffic areas 2X/WEEK  TUESDAY and THURSDAY 
Doors, frames, switch plates – spot cleanAS NEEDED  
Ledges and sills – dust, spot clean2x/2X/WEEK  TUESDAY and THURSDAY 
Tile floors – sweep, dust mop, mop2X/WEEK  TUESDAY and THURSDAY 
Counters and work surfaces – dust and clean2X/WEEK  TUESDAY and THURSDAY  - DUSTING 2ND WEEK OF MONTH
Waste baskets – empty and change liners as needed2X/WEEK  TUESDAY and THURSDAY 
Windows – partition glass – spot clean2X/WEEK  TUESDAY and THURSDAY 
Carpet – edge vacuum, dust baseboards, spot clean2X/WEEK  TUESDAY and THURSDAY 
Furniture – horizontal work surfaces – dustAS NEEDED SPOT CLEAN—DUSTING SECOND WEEK OF MONTH
Furniture – upholstered – vacuum or brush to remove lint/dirtAS NEEDED
Light fixtures – dust up to 10’HIGH DUSTING THROUGHOUT THE FIRST WEEK OF THE MONTH
Walls – spot clean (surfaces permitting)AS NEEDED
Window blinds – dustSECOND/THIRD WEEK OF THE MONTH + AS NEEDED
Computers – dust area behind computer monitorsCREW WILL NOT MOVE MACHINES/EQUIPMENTS
Vents – dustHIGH DUSTING THROUGHOUT THE FIRST WEEK OF THE MONTH

 

Conference RoomsFrequency
Empty waste & recycle containersMON-FRI
Vacuum Carpet & Straighten FurnitureMON-FRI
Dust flat surfaces and furnitureSECOND/THIRD WEEK OF THE MONTH + AS NEEDED
Spot clean carpetsAS NEEDED
Spot clean partitionsAS NEEDED
Wet mop with microfiber mopMON-FRI

 

Lobbies, Entrances & Public CorridorsFrequency
Carpet -vacuum wall to wall and spot clean3X/WEEK - DAYS CAN VARY
Doors, frames, switch plates – spot cleanCHECKED DAILY, CLEANED AS NEEDED
Drinking fountains -disinfect, polishMON-FRI
Elevators -spot clean doors, walls, mop floors, clean tracks, vacuumMON-FRI
Tile floors -sweep, dust mop, mopMON-FRI
Hardwood floors -dust mopMON-FRI
Trash receptacles -empty, clean, polish, change linersMON-FRI
Walls -spot clean (surfaces permitting)AS NEEDED
Windows-partition glass-spot clean3X/WEEK - DAYS CAN VARY
Elevators -burnish or scrub floors (if applicable)WEEKLY
Furniture -vacuum upholstered furniture -including under cushionsAS NEEDED
Tile floors-wipe baseboardsMON-FRI
Hardwood floors-damp mopMON-FRI
Walls -lobby-dust up to 10'AS NEEDED
Window blinds -dust3XWEEK - DAYS CAN VARY
VCT floors -spray buff, or burnishMONTHLY
Hardwood floors -buffMONTHLY
Windows -partition glass -cleanSPOT CLEAN AS NEEDED
VCT floors -strip and recoatANNUALLY
Hardwood floors -strip and recoatANNUALLY

 

ClassroomsFrequency
Empty waste & recycling containersMON-FRI
Clean white boards and traysDAILY- AS NEEDED
Vacuum carpetAS NEEDED
Straighten ChairsAS NEEDED
Wet mop floors using microfiber mopM-W-F
Dust flat surfaces with treated clothM-W-F
Spot clean wallsWED
Spot clean carpetsAS NEEDED

 

Exterior & StairwellsFrequency
Ash urns -remove trashMON-FRI
Drinking fountains -disinfect/polishMON-FRI
Entryway -police for trash to approximately 25' from entranceMON-FRI
Trash -empty, reline containers and wipe downMON-FRI
Sidewalks -remove gum, spills and bird droppingsPower Wash Weekly to help remove stubborn areas; Porter helps maintain as needed 

 

LabsFrequency
Soap Dispensers-restock, clean, disinfectDAILY, RESTOCKED AS NEEDED
Paper Towel Dispensers -restock, clean, disinfectDAILY, RESTOCKED AS NEEDED
Sinks -clean, disinfect, polishDAILY
Doors, frames, switch plates -spot clean2x WEEK WEDNESDAY AND  FRIDAY 
VCT Tile floors -sweep, dust mop,2x WEEK WEDNESDAY AND  FRIDAY 
Trash receptacles -empty, clean, polish, change liners2x WEEK WEDNESDAY AND  FRIDAY 
Recycle receptacles -empty2x WEEK WEDNESDAY AND  FRIDAY 
Walls -spot clean (surfaces permitting)TUESDAY
Windows-partition glass-spot cleanSPOT CLEAN AS NEEDED
VCT / Tile floors-wipe baseboards, wet mop2x WEEK WEDNESDAY AND  FRIDAY 
Walls -lobby-dust up to 10'HIGH DUSTING FIRST WEEK OF THE MONTH
Window blinds -dustSECOND/THIRD WEEK OF THE MONTH + AS NEEDED
VCT floors -spray buff, or burnishMONTHLY 
Windows-partition glass-cleanSPOT CLEAN AS NEEDED
VCT floors-strip and recoatANNUALLY 

 

Break Rooms/Kitchens/CafeFrequence
Appliances -exterior-spot cleanMON-FRI
Cabinets -spot cleanMON-FRI
Chairs -spot cleanMON-FRI
Counters-wipe cleanMON-FRI
Dispensers -restock, clean, polishMON-FRI
Sinks -cleanMON-FRI
Tables - clean tops, disinfectMON-FRI
VCT Tile floors - sweep, dust mop and wet mopMON-FRI
Trash receptacles -empty, change liners wipe cleanMON-FRI
Walls -spot clean (surfaces permitting)AS NEEDED
Windows -partition glass - spot cleanMON-FRI
Ledges and sills -dust, spot cleanSECOND/THIRD WEEK OF THE MONTH + AS NEEDED
Chairs -thoroughly clean1XWEEK - DAY VARIES
Light fixtures -dustHIGH DUSTING FIRST WEEK OF THE MONTH
Window blinds -dustSECOND/THIRD WEEK OF THE MONTH + AS NEEDED
Floors -spray buff or burnishMONTHLY 
Vents-dustHIGH DUSTING FIRST WEEK OF THE MONTH
Baseboards -detail cleanLOW DUSTING ALSO OCCURS LAST WEEK OF THE MONTH
VCT Tile floors -scrub and recoatQUARTERLY 
VCT Tile floors -strip and reconditionANNUALLY 
Windows -partition glass -cleanSPOT CLEAN AS NEEDED

 

Day PortersFrequency
Exteriors -police exterior area, empty trash, remove pigeon feces, wipe handrailsMON-FRI
Restrooms -fill dispensers as needed, wipe surfaces, empty trashMON-FRI
Common Areas -police area for debris empty trashMON-FRI
Kitchens & Break Rooms -disinfect table and counters, fill dispensers as neededMON-FRI
Empty trashMON-FRI
Elevators -spot cleanMON-FRI
Classrooms - spot clean, remove debris, empty trashMON-FRI
Check corners of rooms and ceiling for cobwebsMON-FRI
Windows, Doors, Partition GlassSPOT CLEAN AS NEEDED