CUSTODIAN

About the role

Under limited supervision, this position is responsible for keeping buildings in a clean and orderly condition at all times. Performs medium to heavy cleaning in designated production areas, breakrooms, and office space.

Responsibilities

• General cleaning and trash pickup of all production, main office, interior, and exterior building areas including parking areas
• Sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, and/or vacuuming floors
• Service, clean, sanitize, and supply items in all facility restrooms
• Replenish water/ice containers for the production teams within the assigned shift
• Clean all assigned areas as directed by management
• Prepare cleaning solutions by mixing water and chemicals in specific containers, according to specifications
• Dust walls, ceilings, machines, and equipment as instructed by management
• Notify managers concerning the need for major repairs to buildings or operating systems
• Requisition supplies and equipment needed for cleaning, restocking, and maintenance duties
• Other duties as assigned by management

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old
• At least 1 year of experience in a janitorial/custodial or similar capacity
• Ability to understand and communicate in English
• Ability to work in an organized manner and with minimum supervision
• Excellent reliability and moderate flexibility with schedule to work as needed
• Ability to work as part of a team environment
• Ability to work in extreme temperature environments for prolonged periods of time

Working conditions

• Frequent inside work protected from weather conditions
• Occasional outside work with no effective protection from weather
• Frequent exposure to extreme cold (below 32 degrees for periods of more than 1 hour)
• Frequent exposure to extreme heat (above 100 degrees for periods of more than 1 hour)
• Frequent exposure to noise requiring hearing protection
• Frequent exposure to potential hazards (moving parts, electricity, gas, scaffolding, chemicals, etc.)
• Frequent exposure to atmospheric conditions (fumes, odors, mists, gases, poor ventilation)
• Occasional use of a respirator
• Frequent physical stamina demands due to emergency or workload requirements

Essential abilities and functions

• Frequent standing on hard surfaces
• Frequent walking
• Frequent twisting, stooping, crouching, and reaching
• Frequent talking, hearing, and seeing
• Frequent pushing, pulling, grasping, and lifting or carrying up to 50 lbs.
• Frequent use of precise hand movements
• Frequent reasoning or solving problems, reading, and writing
• Frequent adherence to deadlines under pressure
• Frequent learning or retaining technical information
• Occasional use of stairs
• Occasional balancing