Janitor, Maintenance​/Cleaning, Cleaning Services

About Ralco

Ralco is a family‑owned agricultural health and nutrition company with a global presence, distributing products in over 40 countries. Inspired by nature and powered by science, Ralco develops innovative, natural solutions to support plant and animal health. Learn more at

The Janitor is responsible for the daily cleanliness, sanitation, and upkeep of the Mercantile Building and associated Knochenmus Enterprises and Ralco properties. The role performs cleaning, disinfecting, light maintenance, snow removal, and event janitorial support on established schedules, delivering a safe and well‑presented environment for employees, tenants, and guests.

• Daily and weekly cleaning:
  Clean, sanitize, and disinfect restrooms; clean and disinfect break rooms; empty trash, shred and recycle; vacuum carpets, dust surfaces, and spot clean doors, walls, and glass.
• Operate the floor scrubber and mop where a floor scrubber is not available.
• Periodic and deep cleaning:
  Perform monthly high dusting of borders, partitions, lights, vents, air returns, and scheduled deep cleaning of carpets, walls, partitions, and floor drains; wash and squeegee inside glass and deep clean grouted tile on the rotation.
• Event support, exterior, and other properties:
  Refresh and perform post‑event deep cleaning of upper room and public bathrooms; clean ballroom windows and sill weekly; assist with event setup and teardown and repair damaged chairs and tables; shovel snow at entry doors and walkways; perform exterior landscaping cleanup; service other properties weekly.
• Safety, equipment, and teamwork:
  Operate floor scrubbers, vacuums, and cleaning equipment safely; use chemicals per label and SDS guidance; perform minor repairs on equipment, fixtures, and furniture; maintain supply inventory and order with supervisor; notify supervisor of unsafe conditions; work effectively independently and on team; develop professional development plan; perform other duties as assigned.

• Core Competencies: Integrity, Detail‑Orientation, Initiative, Organization, Adaptability.
• Technical
  
  Competencies:
  
  Working knowledge of commercial cleaning chemicals, dilution ratios, and SDS; skilled operation of floor scrubbers, vacuums, mops, and hand tools for minor repairs.
• Ralco Values and Purpose Alignment:
  • Values: Courageous Curiosity, Driven to Deliver, Master Your Craft, Root for the Team, Earn the Relationship.
  • Purpose: Ralco creates effective natural solutions that address agriculture's greatest challenges.

• Experience: 1 to 3 years of janitorial, custodial, or commercial cleaning experience preferred.
• Technical: Comfortable operating floor scrubbers, vacuums, and hand tools. Basic math; proficient in reading and speaking English.
• Travel: Local travel within the Marshall, Lynd, and Balaton area. Valid driver’s license required.
• Location: Based in the Mercantile building in Marshall, MN.
• Education: Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent.

Physical activity varies from rarely to constantly, including lifting up to 75 lbs., carrying up to 50 lbs., pushing up to 50 lbs., pulling up to 50 lbs., climbing, driving, bending, twisting, stretching, kneeling, reaching, balancing on unstable surfaces, finger dexterity, standing, walking, and sitting. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform key work duties.