Janitoral Worker

Job Title: Janitorial Worker – Train Cart Cleaning Crew Member

Job Description

This role focuses on cleaning and detailing train cabins and carts to maintain a high standard of cleanliness, safety, and presentation. You will perform general janitorial and industrial cleaning tasks, including carpet cleaning, sanitizing surfaces, and waste removal, while following established procedures and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize interior surfaces of train cabins and carts, including seats, floors, windows, and common touchpoints.
• Perform general janitorial duties such as sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, and wiping down surfaces.
• Carry out carpet cleaning tasks using appropriate cleaning products and equipment.
• Use cleaning supplies, tools, and industrial equipment to detail train carts thoroughly and consistently.
• Remove trash and waste from train carts and dispose of it in designated areas while maintaining cleanliness standards.
• Restock basic cleaning and sanitary supplies in designated areas as needed.
• Follow all established safety protocols, cleaning procedures, and guidelines for chemical and equipment use.
• Inspect train carts for cleanliness and report any maintenance, damage, or safety issues to the supervisor.
• Work independently and manage time efficiently to complete assigned cleaning tasks within the scheduled shift.
• Collaborate with other crew members as needed to ensure all train carts are cleaned and ready on time.

Essential Skills

• Experience performing general labor or janitorial duties in a cleaning or industrial environment.
• Ability to perform janitorial tasks such as sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, and surface sanitizing.
• Comfort using cleaning products, tools, and basic industrial cleaning equipment.
• Capability to perform carpet cleaning following provided instructions and procedures.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, cleaning checklists, and safety protocols.
• Strong attention to detail to ensure train cabins and carts meet cleanliness and presentation standards.
• Ability to work independently and efficiently with minimal supervision.
• Reliable transportation to and from the train facility.
• Willingness and ability to work scheduled weekend shifts and evening start times on weekdays.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous janitorial, custodial, or industrial cleaning experience is beneficial.
• Experience working in transportation, facilities, or similar environments is an advantage.
• Comfort working around trains and in an active industrial facility.
• Strong work ethic and reliability, with consistent attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to adapt to changing cleaning priorities or tasks as needed.

Why Work Here?

You will join a dependable, on-site crew that plays a key role in providing a clean and comfortable environment for travelers. The schedule offers short, focused shifts that can complement other commitments, with a consistent weekend schedule and regular evening start times during the week. You will work in a structured setting with clear procedures, where reliability, attention to detail, and pride in a job well done are valued and recognized.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Goleta, CA.

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $22.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Goleta,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 29, 2026.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.