About this role
Job Summary:
Keep the building, grounds, plant, and offices clean and in orderly condition.
Responsibilities:
- Service, clean, and supply all restrooms.
- Clean and sanitize kitchen sinks, floors, and drains.
- Clean, paint, and repair areas as needed.
- Monitor building security and safety by locking doors after operating hours.
- Check electrical appliance use to ensure hazards are avoided.
- Performs routine maintenance.
- Gather and empty trash in offices and around the building.
- Clean building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, and vacuuming.
- Follow procedures for the use of the chemical cleaners and power equipment to prevent damage to floors and fixtures.
- Mix water and detergents or acids in containers to prepare cleaning solutions, according to specification.
- Strip, seal, finish and polish floors.
- Identify needed repairs and notify management as necessary.
- Requisition supplies or equipment needed for cleaning and maintenance duties; Suggest changes to chemicals and procedures to improve sanitation.
- Clean windows, glass partitions, and mirrors using soapy water or other cleaners, sponges or squeegees.
- Steam clean and/or shampoo carpets
- Set up, arrange, or remove decorations, tables, chairs, ladders or scaffolding to prepare facility for events and meetings.
- Clean and polish furniture and fixtures.
- Dust furniture, walls, machines, and equipment.
- Separate and compact trash, plastic, cardboard, and all recyclable material using designated equipment.
- Separate and repair all damaged pallets using designated tools and equipment.
- Identify and report sanitation issues that may compromise workplace or food safety.
- Control sanitation equipment and chemicals to prevent cross contamination.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Requirements:
- High School Diploma/GED required
- Previous experience as a custodian or porter preferred
- Ability to work in an environment with recurrent exposure to chemicals and industrial cleaning products
- Ability to operate compactor machines
- Stand on feet for the duration of the shift
- Walk long distances
- Push, pull, lift and/or carry 15lbs to 50lbs
- Able to extend arms with hands over the head or at shoulder height
- Hold, grasp, or turn with the use of hands
- Touch, pickup, and pinch with the use of fingers
- Kneel, stoop or bend downwards and forward
- Ascend or descend ladders and platforms
- Stand, work and walk at heights on platforms at least six feet or higher
- Express or exchange ideas by means of spoken word. Convey detailed instructions to others
- Able to hear, understand and distinguish speech and/or other sounds such as machinery alarms
- Near and far visual acuity required
- Work in an environment that is noisy, dusty and may contain spices with high heat intensity
- Withstand working in cold and hot temperatures for long periods of time
- Must be able to read and write English
- Able to work occasional overtime and weekends as needed