Custodian

Date Posted: 7/22/2024

Location: Corydon, IA

Job Description:

*THIS POSITION WILL START AS PART-TIME BUT COULD LEAD INTO FULL-TIME*

Job Summary:

• Keeps buildings in clean and orderly condition. Duties will include cleaning restrooms, breakrooms, office areas, and factory areas.
• Performs heavy cleaning duties, such as cleaning floors, shampooing rugs, washing walls and glass, and removing rubbish.
• May make minor carpentry, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing repairs as well as occasional touch-up and finish painting.

Essential Functions:

• Service, clean, and supply restrooms.
• Gather and empty trash.
• Clean building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, or vacuuming.
• Clean windows, glass partitions, and mirrors.
• Dust furniture, walls, machines, or equipment. Clean and polish furniture and fixtures. Replace light bulbs and fixtures.
• Make minor carpentry, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing repairs. Performs touch-up and finish painting.
• Follow procedures for the use of 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 specifications.
• Strip, seal, finish, and polish floors.
• Steam clean or shampoo carpets.
• Monitor building security and safety by performing such tasks as locking doors after operating hours and checking electrical appliance use to ensure that hazards are not created.
• Observe and report items needing major repair and/or potential hazards to the supervisor or safety personnel as appropriate.
• Monitors and restocks first aid kits and supplies.
• Requisition supplies or equipment needed for cleaning and maintenance duties.
• Move heavy furniture, equipment, or supplies, either manually or by using hand trucks.
• Set up, arrange, or remove tables, chairs, ladders, etc. to prepare facilities for events, such as company lunches or meetings.
• Actively participates in continuous improvement activities.
• Follows safety rules and regulations when performing work assignments.

Educational Requirements:

• High School diploma or GED preferred, but not required.

Skills/Experience Requirements:

• Previous custodial experience preferred.
• Prior knowledge of maintaining waxed tile floors is preferred.
• Strong time management skills with the ability to prioritize job tasks and requirements.
• Ability to operate cleaning equipment such as vacuums, floor buffers, etc.
• Ability to work independently with little supervision and maintain a high quality of performance. Paying attention to minute details of a project or task.
• Ability to read, write, and speak the English language and communicate effectively.
• Ability to follow verbal instructions and use simple math as needed.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to perform repetitive operations.
• Ability to lift up to 30lbs frequently; occasionally lift and/or move up to 50lbs.
• Ability to perform repetitive motions such as bending, walking, reaching with hands, grasping, pushing and pulling.
• Ability to wear PPE (personal protective equipment) as needed such as eye/face shields and clothing protection.

Work Environment:

• Incumbent will work both in an office setting as well as a manufacturing shop environment with various noise levels and temperatures ranging from hot to cold depending on seasons.

EOE. Physical and Drug Screen required.