Eat My Dust™ is looking for responsible and dedicated individuals to join our winning team. Openings for the following temporary, non-benefited position available:

• Title: Janitor/Cleaning Specialist
  Job Location: Fremont, CA
  Job Classification: non-exempt
  Number of positions open: 1
  Hours: 10 per week, Monday-Friday, 7-9pm
  Wages: Up to $11.00 upon completing certifications
  Requirements: To be eligible for this position, you must have transportation to the job site. You also need to be able to work on your feet for up to 8 hours per day, reach high and low places, and lift up to 50 pounds.

• Title: Janitor/Cleaning Specialist
  Job Location: Cupertino, CA
  Job Classification: non-exempt
  Number of positions open: 1
  Hours: 15 per week, Monday-Friday, 8-11pm
  Wages: Up to $11.00 upon completing certifications
  Requirements: To be eligible for this position, you must have transportation to the job site. You also need to be able to work on your feet for up to 8 hours per day, reach high and low places, and lift up to 50 pounds.

• Title: Working Janitorial Supervisor
  Job Location: Based in San Jose, CA with travel around the Bay Area
  Job Classification: non-exempt
  Number of positions open: 1
  Hours: 30-40 per week
  Wages: Up to $20.00 per hour with tenure, certifications, and job responsibilities.
  Requirements: To be eligible for this position, you must have a clean, valid driver’s license and have held previous janitorial supervision positions. Additional credit for floor/carpet care knowledge.

• Title: On-Call Cleaning Specialist
  Job Location: Bay Area, CA
  Job Classification: non-exempt
  Hours: This position fills in for nightly employees in case of illness or absence. Hours vary and are not guarenteed.
  Wages: Up to $11.00 per hour; starting at $9.00 per hour, additional opportunities for advancement available with tenure

Requirements

Applicants must have an attention to detail and the physical ability to conduct all custodial tasks. This includes lifting up to 40lbs, reaching high and low to dust, and performing other physical demands for up to eight (8) hours per day. You must have transportation available to the job site. ManageMen Operating System (OS1) knowledge a plus, but not necessary. Advancement opportunities through a certification process are provided for successful employees.

Before you complete the form, please take a look at our homepage to see an overview of why Eat My Dust is not just another cleaning company, and the environmentally friendly benefits that you would be providing to our customers: Read about Eat My Dust (This will open in a new window, but you can always come back to this page by clicking on Employment Opportunities under the About Us section.)

To apply for a position listed above, you must complete the following form or submit an application. You will receive a call to attend an job information session, provided space is available.

To download and submit an application, click on this link: Eat My Dust Application. Print it out and fax it 408-689-9666.

Green janitorial is the low hanging fruit, and should be at the top of any company’s green or sustainability initiatives because …

• it does not have a large initial upfront investment like solar (excluding newer lease programs, of course) or cogeneration
• there is a minimal, one-time effort to replace a non-green vendor with a green one
• it is a set-it and forget-it system meaning you don’t have to constantly remind your employees to do something new or change their habits
• it improves indoor air quality
• it uses less energy and water (assuming a team based approach)
• it can have a positive impact on your bottom line because employees will be more productive (6% according to the Department of Energy)
• it reduces waste
• it uses green chemicals
• reduces maintenance and repair costs

If you, or your company, hasn’t considered green janitorial to replace your current services then it is time to seriously consider it.  Even though it is too late to put this in place today, don’t wait until next Earth Day to make it happen.

Let me know how you or your company is celebrating Earth Day, and if green janitorial is on the list.

The world of janitorial is not only quite fascinating, but utterly important.  What other profession, on a day-to-day basis, has this much responsibility for your mental and physical well-being?  Janitors keep order, remove pollutants, create healthy indoor environments, and maintain the condition and value of real property.  Have you thought lately about how your life would change without janitors?  Piled up garbage, dirty toilets, and finger print smudges would be more common than a bad day on the stock market.  On the flip side, there are many practices used by our competitors that aren’t exactly creating healthy indoor environments, either.  We’ll cover these as well.

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[1] - Greenwashing, the practice of companies disingenuously spinning their products and policies as environmentally friendly according to terrachoice’s great paper on The Six Sins of Greenwashing

Eat My Dust™ uses a holistic approach to the 3 R’s.  Every aspect of our system has been thoroughly examined to create a safer environment for ourselves and future generations.

Did you know: Traditional string mops use 75% more water, and spread polluted solution, when compared to flat microfiber mops and two-sided buckets.

The facts: (OS1) has a long list of practices that are 100% sustainable for both the environment and the cleaning worker.

• All chemicals used are Green Seal Certified or Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved
• Team cleaning provides tremendous energy efficiency by lighting less areas of the building for less time
• A take-back program ensures all source materials are recycled or used as fuel for incinerators
• Backpack vacuums cover more area, more effectively, thus reducing energy usage
• Specific laundry programs enable up to 3,000 uses of a single microfiber cloth
• PH neutral chemicals prolong the life of carpets and other surfaces

The benefits: Electricity, water usage, and garbage creation are all minimized.  This saves space in our landfills and helps preserve our natural resources.  Take comfort that your facility, and the environment, are primary concerns in our cleaning process.

Contact us today to learn more about comprehensive environmental program.

Eat My Dust™ systematically locates, contains and removes the pollutants from all surfaces in your building for an indoor environment that is guaranteed to be clean.

Did you know: Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) is a comprehensive term for all the exposure routes in a facility. Indoor Air Quality is an important aspect of clean buildings, but it is only a piece.

The facts: Eat My Dust™ finds, locates, contains and removes all the dirt and contaminants from your facility. Our science-based, high performance cleaning methods make a safe indoor environment for your employees.

How we are different: Eat My Dust™ trains our janitors to record all chemical changes, solution changes and filter changes to ensure that pollutants are being removed from your facility.

Contact us today to for a free consultation on our fundamentally different cleaning process.

Eat My Dust’s revolutionary (OS1) cleaning process means you’ll never have to fear for the health of your building, or your workforce. (OS1) is good for the health of our people and our planet, and the facts below attest to that.

Fact: (OS1) is a scientifically proven cleaning system that uses a combination of green cleaning products and environmentally friendly methods. It is up to five times more effective than traditional cleaning methods.

Fact: Most employees spend 90% of their time indoors, and are affected daily by built up dust and residue from industrial cleaning by-products, and old-fashioned, ineffective cleaning methods.

Fact: The (OS1) cleaning process was used in the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City. When the Salt Lake games were over, they were deemed the cleanest and most environmentally friendly Olympics ever.

Fact: Due to the use of (OS1) cleaning methods, Sandia National Labs reduced the number of lost workdays from 104 in 2000. to 0 in 2001. In 2002, the University of Texas saw an 85% reduction in the number of lost workdays with the OS1 system in place.

Fact: (OS1) safeguards the environment by restricting use of harmful compounds like ammonia, bleach, peroxide, lye, hydrochloric acid bowl cleaner and abrasive powders.

Fact: (OS1) Care Programs extend the life cycle of building surfaces, and finishes of hard floors, carpet, fixtures, and furniture.

Fact: With science-based cleaning, studies proved elementary school attendance jumped from 89% to 93%, and passing math/reading scores jumped 25% and 16% respectively.

Fact: (OS1) reduces water use by eliminating traditional ‘string mops’ and replacing them with flat, micro-fiber mops and 2-sided buckets. High Efficiency, Energy Star laundry programs recycle our rags, eliminating cleaning cloths made from trees.

Fact: (OS1)’s prescribed vacuum manufacturer is partnered with the American Lung Association to educate public schools about indoor air-quality, and (OS1) was selected by the State of Washington to develop the Deep Cleaning Protocol for the Washington Ecology building.

Fact: The Boeing Company’s Safety Health and the Environment (SHEA) organization was awarded the “Innovation Award” for their outstanding (OS1) implementation.  They also helped (OS1) achieve the prestigious ISO9001 certification.

Fact: The (OS1) cleaning system in being used at dozens of Universities, Corporate Campuses, Medical Centers and Laboratories across the United States.

Fact: The (OS1) cleaning process is priced competitively compared to traditional janitorial services.

Fact: You could have a cleaner, healthier building, contribute to a better environment, and the well-being of yourself and your workforce.

When will you make the call?   Contact us today.

We are committed to creating healthy indoor environments by using the only high performance cleaning system which is proven to remove more dirt and pollutants than standard cleaning processes.

• We commit to our customers to create indoor environments which promote healthy and productive workers.
• We commit to our employees to provide opportunities and training which will enable them to become successful and respected environmental managers.
• We commit to ourselves to uphold high standards of professionalism and ethics, and be a leading building services contractor.

Eat My Dust™ takes safety well beyond OSHA’s required standards.

OSHA Standards: OSHA, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, was founded in response to pressure from consumer and environmental groups who wanted businesses to comply to basic standards and guidelines for workplace health and safety.  Eat My Dust™ not only meets - but EXCEEDS - OSHA requirements, ensuring the best possible health and safety conditions for building occupants and workers.

Did you know: OSHA will hold you responsible if there is an accident on your premises that involves an outside janitor.  Infractions cited by OSHA have cost employers money, time and have hurt their reputation.  Make sure that you hire a janitorial provider who follows all the OSHA regulations to protect yourself.

The facts: Eat My Dust’s documented (OS1) system is up to five times more effective than other cleaning techniques at removing indoor pollutants.  Safety is key.   Exceeding OSHA standards consists of multiple steps including:

• Written documentation of employee training and hazard awareness, with a hazard communication plan included.
• Color-coding and labeling every chemical and bottle correctly, so employees can ensure - at a glance - they have the right chemical for the job.
• Reducing the amounts and types of chemicals used. Pre-measured chemical packets significantly limits and standardizes the amount of hazardous chemicals in use.
• There is a matching color-coded Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for every chemical used in the OS1 process. Hazardous materials inventory becomes almost automatic, as the only chemicals on site are those specified by (OS1).
• Employees receive extensive training on how to identify hazardous materials, proper use of protective equipment and procedures, safe handling of chemicals and equipment, and even how to protect themselves and the workplace from blood borne pathogens.

Why wouldn’t you want your facility cleaned by a company that exceeds OSHA standards?  (OS1) guarantees it! Contact us today.

Eat My Dust’s detailed inspections and regular audits ensure consistent, healthy cleaning.

The facts: Most janitorial services clean your facility without effective inspections or audits to ensure the job is completed correctly each and every time. (OS1) has developed a proactive examination and testing system that gives you peace of mind, knowing your facility is being cleaned to exacting (OS1) standards.

• Inspections for new jobs are conducted regularly: the first day, after the first week, and monthly thereafter
• All inspections measure specific compliance to the scientifically proven (OS1) system
• (OS1) uses a detailed Checklist to ensure cleaning is taking place in the One Best Way. The list features approximately 20 simple pictograms to evaluate more than 100 cleaning functions.
• There is no objectivity in inspections – either cleaning meets the tested (OS1) regulations, or they don’t
• Measuring cleaning quality focuses on three areas: solution changes, following instructions, and requests and complaints. No other cleaning system measures these variables.

Did you know: In 2008, a “Program of Excellence” award was added for (OS1) service providers who received a minimum of 90% on their (OS1) audit.  Programs that reached at least an 80% mark on their inspection were awarded the traditional “Green Certified Program Award.”

Take pride in the extraordinary diligence Eat My Dust™ uses to ensure your facility is cleaned properly each and every time! Contact us today.

Cleaning is removing unwanted matter and putting it in its proper place.

The facts: The (OS1) method simplifies cleaning into six key areas:

1. Cleaning for health
2. Protecting the environment
3. Safe Cleaning Practices
4. Environmentally responsible chemicals
5. Improving indoor air quality
6. Recycling

Did you know: The entire (OS1) process is specifically engineered to simplify not only the materials used, but also the steps each Team Member takes, to ensure the cleanest and healthiest indoor environment? The award-winning and scientifically proven process dictates:

• The quantity and packaging of materials. We avoid products that have excess packaging and buy concentrates whenever possible
• The ergonomic aspects of tools. By using cutting-edge systems including micro-fiber flat mops and double-sided buckets rather than old-fashioned ‘string’ mops, and back-pack vacuums instead of stand-up varieties that blow dust back into the environment, workers are protected, as is our environment
• The impact of materials and cleaning procedures.  100% of the daily chemicals used are Green Seal Certified or EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) Registered
• The reduction of energy consumption.  Since 1993, our process has focused on the Team Approach to reduce energy waste
• OS1 has a holistic approach to recycling, focusing on the three ‘R’s – Reuse, Repurpose, Recycle.  Recycling provides raw materials for manufacturing and reduces landfill waste

Eat My Dust’s extensive training programs and inspections guarantee all workers systematically use the same methods, chemicals and best practices, resulting in using less, and reusing more.

Why shouldn’t your janitorial services be streamlined like your other business practices?  Contact us today.