Janitor
Employment Type
Job (Full-Time)Job Categories
Operations & Facilities
Job Description
JOB SUMMARY:
Physically perform janitorial tasks, including cleaning/stocking restrooms, emptying trash on property and offices, and working in all weather conditions.
About Us
The Dallas Arboretum is a garden for all that enriches lives through beauty, learning, and connection. The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden supports equal opportunity and accessibility for all and promotes a safe and engaging experience that welcomes all to enjoy. The garden exists to inspire curiosity, foster connection, and create experiences that stay with people long after they leave.
One of the world’s premier botanical gardens, the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden has earned wide national recognition for its horticultural excellence, beloved annual events, and wide-ranging educational programs. Horticultural research conducted in the Trial Gardens continues to advance knowledge both regionally and nationally. To learn more visit our website at https://www.dallasarboretum.org/about/
Duties & Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Performs routine janitorial maintenance as specified by Supervisor including cleaning/stocking restrooms, emptying trash cans, cleaning offices, monitoring property for trash on ground, etc.
- Assist with dispensing supplies. Deliver supplies to sites across the Garden. Log all supplies dispensed to assist with accurate inventory.
- Identify and report any problems with facilities as needed (i.e. leaks, broken items, maintenance issues, etc.)
- Safely operate and be responsible for minor maintenance of janitorial equipment used; assure equipment is secured at the end of each day and ready for use the following day. Notify supervisor of any supply needs.
- Monitor equipment and report repair needs as appropriate.
- Meet janitorial project completion schedules on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
- Assist in group and special projects as required. This could include power washing carpet cleaning, general equipment repairs (replacing scrubber pads, cleaning vacuums, changing filters and belts, ect.)
- Perform other duties as assigned
Education and Experience
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Basic English understanding and communication skills
- 1-3 years janitorial experience preferred.
- knowledge of standard cleaning techniques and chemical usage a plus
- Professional communication skills.
- Ability to lift up to 30 lbs; repetitively bend/stoop, move across property and work in all weather conditions.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends.
- Valid driver’s license required
- Must pass a background check, drug test and physical examination
KEY COMPETENCIES:
- Keen attention to detail
- Teamwork and diplomacy with guests.
- Dependable, self-starter
Additional Information
To help you stay energized, engaged, and inspired, we offer a wide range of benefits including comprehensive healthcare, a 401K, and Paid Time Off (PTO).
The mission of the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden is to be a garden for all that enriches lives through beauty, learning, and connection. We are a world-class sanctuary where people and plants flourish in the natural environment.
The Dallas Arboretum is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, ancestry, national origin, place of birth, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military or veteran status, genetic characteristics or disability unrelated to job performance.


