Janitor, Maintenance​/Cleaning, Cleaning Services

Janitor Position at 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.

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 daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly schedules, delivering a safe and well-presented environment for employees, tenants, and guests. This job description is not meant to be all-inclusive, and duties may vary based on departmental and company needs.

• Daily and Weekly Cleaning
• Clean, sanitize, and disinfect restrooms.
• Clean and disinfect break rooms.
• Empty trash, shredding, and recycling; vacuum carpets, dust surfaces, and spot clean doors, walls, and glass walls/windows.
• Operate the floor scrubber and mop where floor scrubber is not available for use.

• Periodic and Deep Cleaning
• Perform monthly high dusting (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 scheduled rotation.

• Event Support, Exterior, and Other Properties
• Refresh and perform post-event deep cleaning of Upper Room and public bathrooms; clean ballroom windows and sills weekly; assist with event setup and teardown and repair damaged event chairs and tables.
• Shovel snow at entry doors and walkways and perform exterior landscaping cleanup as needed.
• Service other properties weekly, including cleaning breakrooms, restrooms, empty trash, and other duties as needed.

• 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 in coordination with the supervisor.
• Notify the supervisor of unsafe conditions or needed repairs; work effectively independently and on the team; develop a professional development plan with the supervisor; perform other duties as assigned.

• Core Competencies:
  
  Integrity, Detail-Orientation, Initiative, Organization, Adaptability.
• Technical
  
  Competencies:
• Working knowledge of commercial cleaning chemicals, dilution ratios, and Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
• Skilled operation of floor scrubbers, vacuums, mops, and hand tools for minor repairs.

• 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

Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent.

Physical Activity
- Rarely
- Occasionally
- Frequently
- Constantly

% of time - 0% to 25% - 26% to 50% - 51% to 75% - 76% to 100%

Lifting up to 75 lbs.

- X

Carrying up to 50 lbs.

- X

Pushing up to 50 lbs.

- X

Pulling up to 50 lbs.

- X

Climbing - X

Driving - X

Bending, twisting, stretching - X

Kneeling - X

Reaching - X

Balance on unstable surfaces - X

Finger Dexterity - X

Standing - X

Walking - X

Sitting - X

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform key work duties.