Overview
Primary Care Animal Hospital is seeking a full-time Janitor / Cleaning Technician to help maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary environment for our patients, clients, and team. This role is essential to hospital operations and goes beyond typical janitorial work—it includes working in a medical setting with animals.
Responsibilities
Daily Cleaning & Sanitation
- Clean and disinfect: Exam rooms, treatment areas, and surgical suites (using proper protocols). Lobby, reception, offices, and break room, Restrooms (toilets, sinks, floors, mirrors, and restocking supplies)
- Wipe and disinfect high-touch surfaces (door handles, light switches, counters)
- Clean glass and interior windows
- Empty trash, replace liners, and transport waste to designated areas
- Sweep, vacuum, and mop floors using proper cleaning techniques
Veterinary-Specific Duties
- Clean and disinfect animal cages and kennels
- Handle laundry (towels, blankets, bedding)
- Assist with maintaining cleanliness in treatment and surgery areas
- Follow strict sanitation protocols to prevent cross-contamination
Weekly / Periodic Tasks
- Take out recycling and waste bins (including outdoor bins)
- Clean exterior areas (front entrance, concrete)
- Perform deeper dusting (vents, baseboards, corners)
- Clean appliances (microwave, refrigerator exterior)
- Maintain janitorial closet and supplies
Closing Duties
- Ensure facility is clean and organized at end of shift
- Turn off lights, secure doors/windows, and set alarms as instructed
What We’re Looking For
- Reliable and consistent attendance (this role is critical to daily operations)
- Strong attention to detail and cleanliness standards
- Comfortable working around dogs and cats
- Able to follow protocols in a medical environment
- Self-motivated and able to work independently
- Prior janitorial or veterinary experience is a plus (not required)
Pay: $17.00 - $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person