Custodian (Swing)

About the role

The Custodian plays a critical role in the success of Patagonia by supporting warehouse operations by maintaining the cleanliness of the physical building, both inside and outside. This person is a member of the facilities team and will be responsible for performing daily, weekly, and projected cleaning throughout our facilities in Reno and Verdi, NV.

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain building restrooms, stocking them with soap, towels and paper goods.
• Auxiliary with upkeep and sweeping of grounds and cleaning of picnic tables as necessary.
• Dust and oil woodwork on a regular schedule.
• Clean Windows and entry doors.
• Vacuum and spot clean carpet.
• Schedule and maintain cleaning of company refrigerators.
• Remove trash and recyclable materials from various departments.
• Auxiliary with department moves as necessary.
• Provide set-up and clean-up for meetings and special events.
• Maintain copier rooms, keeping surfaces clear and clean and scrap paper & recycled bins emptied.
• Maintain kitchen area, keeping coffee area clean, dishes clean & put away, refill napkin dispensers, tables chairs & other surfaces clean, and floors swept and mopped.
• General warehouse cleaning as needed.
• Operate floor scrubbing machine.
• Work with chemicals / operate chemical dispensing units.
• Properly measure chemicals that are not provided in dispenser form.
• Understand how to read MSDS sheets.
• Properly label chemicals.
• Wear proper PPE when working with chemicals.
• Work in Shipping, Repairs, Receiving, Worn Wear, Returns, Quality Control, and Inventory Control departments when necessary.

Requirements

• 1+ year of custodial or janitorial experience in a commercial, industrial, hospital, government or similar environment.
• Ability to complete repetitive tasks daily.
• Bending, lifting, climbing, walking, and standing for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to stand or sit for extended periods of time.
• Ability to safely team lift 70 lbs.
• Ability to safely lift and carry up to 50 lbs., at times above shoulder height.
• Possible exposure to chemicals requiring special clothing or safety equipment.
• Ability to read and comprehend safety material and facility required documents.
• Must follow all warehouse safety requirements.

Qualifications

• Deeply passionate and committed to saving our home planet.
• Thrives in an environment with a high level of autonomy, working with little or no supervision.
• Good organizational and prioritization skills, detail oriented.
• Skilled at dealing with ambiguity.
• Demonstrates flexibility in a changing work environment.
• Enjoy working with others in a team-oriented approach.
• Excellent communication skills; written, verbal, and non-verbal (body language).
• Willingness to pitch in and help others out during slower work periods.
• Exercises sound judgment and follow all safety guidelines.

Skills

• Physical stamina and endurance.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Attention to detail.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of workplace safety regulations.

Benefits

Patagonia provides employees with a robust benefits package (unique to each role) that may include environmental internships, free health insurance, paid vacation, paid holidays, an alternative commute reimbursement program, leaves of absence, employee discounts, complimentary product, 401k match and much more.

Pay

$27.75 - $29.75

Schedule

Swing Shift: Sunday-Thursday, 1:30pm – 10:00pm