Position Summary:
The Custodian maintains a clean, safe, and sanitary facility by performing routine cleaning, waste removal, and emergency cleanup as needed. This role follows safety and chemical handling protocols, maintains custodial equipment and supplies, documents completed work, and reports maintenance issues while working collaboratively with other teams to support daily operations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Sweep, mop, scrub, wax, buff, and maintain all flooring
• Vacuum carpets, rugs, mats, and entrance areas
• Clean, sanitize, and restock restrooms, locker rooms, break rooms, lunchrooms, and common areas
• Empty, clean, and line trash, recycling, and waste receptacles
• Remove and clean spills, debris, and hazards in corridors, stairwells, and work areas
• Clean glass surfaces, windows, doors, walls, partitions, and ledges
• Dust, wipe down, and clean furniture, fixtures, light covers, vents, and ledges
• Maintain custodial closets: stock supplies, organize tools, keep equipment in good condition
• Report maintenance or repair needs (e.g. broken plumbing, lighting, HVAC issues, structural damage)
• Complete required cleaning checklists or logs, documenting work performed
• Participate in emergency cleanup (e.g. spills, leaks) when needed
• Follow safety, environmental, and chemical handling protocols (e.g. MSDS, PPE)
• Use and maintain cleaning equipment and tools (buffers, floor machines, vacuums, etc.)
• Cooperate with other shifts, maintenance, and production teams to coordinate tasks
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor
Education/ Experience:
• High school diploma or equivalent (preferred)
• Ability to read, write, and follow instructions, checklists, and safety procedures
• Basic math, communication, and listening skills
• Dependability, good attendance, and ability to work overnight hours independently
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs (or more with assistance), bend, stoop, kneel, push/pull, reach, and stand for long periods
• Ability to use cleaning tools, equipment (buffers, vacuums, floor scrubbers)
• Knowledge of cleaning chemicals, disinfectants, and safety practices
• Ability to work safely and follow company safety rules
Preferred Experience
• Previous custodial, janitorial, or industrial cleaning experience
• Experience working in a manufacturing, plant, or industrial facility
• Ability to work cooperatively in a team setting
• Willingness to cross-train in related tasks
• Familiarity with industrial facility layout, safety zones, and clean zones
Physical Skills and Abilities:
• Exposure to cleaning chemicals, solvents, dust, fumes, and moderate noise
• Work indoors in areas with varying temperatures
• Use of chemical PPE (gloves, goggles, masks)
• Frequent walking, bending, lifting, reaching
• Occasional overtime work required