Custodian
Posted Jun 26, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026
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About your past
Tell me about a time you took pride in a job, even one others might find boring.
What they are checking: Whether they bring care and consistency to routine work, which keeps the community looking good.
How do you feel about learning new cleaning procedures from your supervisor?
What they are checking: Whether they are open to training, since the posting says no experience is required.
What would you do
A resident spills a drink in a busy hallway. What do you do?
What they are checking: Whether they act quickly on emergency spills to prevent falls, which the posting lists as a duty.
You notice a loose handrail while cleaning. What do you do?
What they are checking: Whether they report structural and equipment problems right away instead of ignoring them.
A resident stops you to chat while you're working. How do you handle it?
What they are checking: Whether they can be friendly with residents while still finishing their work on time.
About the work
How would you safely remove infectious waste from a resident area?
What they are checking: Whether they follow infection control steps and PPE to protect themselves and residents.
Walk me through how you'd use a floor machine in a common walkway while residents are around.
What they are checking: Whether they think about trip hazards, wet floors and resident safety when using power equipment.
Why does it matter to use the right cleaner on the right surface?
What they are checking: Whether they understand that the wrong chemical can damage floors or fixtures and harm people.
How do you plan your day so all your assigned areas get done?
What they are checking: Whether they can follow a schedule and prioritize high-traffic areas, even without prior experience.
What's the difference between cleaning and disinfecting?
What they are checking: Whether they understand when disinfection is needed to prevent illness spreading among residents.
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