Building Custodian
About the position
Under routine supervision, this position is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of buildings or areas. Duties include picking up trash, sweeping, vacuuming and mopping floors, cleaning and restocking bathrooms, cleaning windows and executing minor repairs and maintenance work. Depending on the job, Custodians may be required to operate industrial cleaning equipment and machinery. This position has the possibility to work outdoors, in the elements, or across multiple shifts including nights and/or weekends. May assist with the onboarding and mentoring of new employees and/or complete special projects.
Responsibilities
- Use cleaning supplies and equipment to keep the interior and exterior of the building looking clean and professional
- Perform other related duties as required or assigned
- Work independently and seek assistance as needed
- May assist with the onboarding and mentoring of new employees and/or complete special projects
- Help maintain inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment
- Perform routine cleaning tasks based on a schedule created by the facility management team
- Adhere to the company's safety policies to create a safe work environment for everyone
- Help maintain user manuals for cleaning equipment, office furniture and fixtures that can be referred to when needed
- Respond to general assembly and repair requests quickly and with a professional manner
Requirements
- Minimum 17 years of age and a high school diploma or GED, or currently enrolled in a high school program in good standing, or up to 3 years general building maintenance experience
- Ability to work outdoors, in the elements, or across multiple shifts including nights and/or weekends if needed
- High School Diploma with up to 3 years of janitorial/building maintenance experience
- Ability to exercise discretion
- Ability to make time-sensitive decisions
- Ability to multitask
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Basic deductive reasoning skills
- Proficient active listening skills
- Proficient organizational skills
- Proficient time management skills
- Self-motivation
- Ability to lift objects up to 50 pounds
- Ability to wear appropriate work attire (protective gear/PPE)
- Experience working in a fast-paced environment
Benefits
- medical benefit
- dental benefit
- vision benefit
- 401(k) retirement plan
- life insurance
- short-term and long-term disability coverage
- paid time off commensurate with tenure (includes vacation and sick time)
- six weeks of paid maternity leave
- two weeks of paid parental leave
- six paid holidays annually
