Custodian

Date Posted: 4/25/2024

Location: Corydon, IA

*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:

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.