Custodian / Janitor
Posted Sep 23, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026
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About your past
Tell me about your past cleaning or janitorial work. What kinds of buildings have you cleaned?
What they are checking: Whether they have relevant experience and understand what keeping a large facility clean involves.
Tell me about a time you worked as part of a team to get a big job done.
What they are checking: Whether they work well with a custodian team to meet shared cleaning standards.
What does doing a job well mean to you when nobody is checking?
What they are checking: Whether they take pride in their work and keep standards high on their own.
What would you do
What do you do if you find a spill or hazard that could hurt someone?
What they are checking: Whether they act quickly to make an area safe and report it, protecting coworkers.
How do you feel about logging your tasks and time in a work order system?
What they are checking: Whether they're comfortable with simple tracking tools and see why it matters to the team.
About the work
Have you used a floor scrubber or other cleaning machines? How do you use them safely?
What they are checking: Whether they can run janitorial equipment safely or are willing to be trained on it.
How do you clean and restock a restroom so it meets a high standard?
What they are checking: Whether they're thorough and know the steps for sanitary, well-supplied restrooms.
How do you make sure you don't miss spots when you're cleaning a large area?
What they are checking: Whether their attention to detail is built into a routine, which the posting requires.
This job involves lifting up to 70 pounds and being on your feet. How do you lift safely?
What they are checking: Whether they can handle the physical demands without getting hurt.
What cleaning chemicals have you used, and how do you handle them safely?
What they are checking: Whether they understand basic chemical safety like labels, mixing and protective gear.
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