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Plant Custodian

Listing for: City Utilities of Springfield
Full Time position Listed on 2026-11-04
Job specializations:
  • Maintenance/Cleaning
    Janitor, Facility Maintenance, Maintenance Worker, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 26000 - 38000 USD Yearly USD 26000.00 38000.00 YEAR

Job Description & How to Apply Below

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

Under the direction of the Supervisor-Power Station Maintenance, performs janitorial and minor maintenance duties in the power station and assigned adjacent outside areas.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
  • General care, maintenance, and janitorial upkeep of assigned area. This includes but is not limited to: floors, windows, lavatory fixtures, and office and plant equipment.
  • Removes trash from assigned area.
  • Yard and outdoor care, maintenance, and upkeep. This includes, but is not limited to: mowing, pruning, spraying, weed eating, fertilizing, and snow removal.
  • Performs painting, minor carpentry work, changes light bulbs, and performs other minor maintenance work.
  • Operates and performs routine maintenance on all equipment utilized.
  • Works safely and encourages safe work of others.
  • Maintains inventory of janitorial supplies.
  • Performs other related duties and functions as required or assigned by management.
  • QUALIFICATIONS:

    Education and Experience: High school education or equivalent is preferred. At least one year of recent experience using janitorial equipment and supplies is required. Must have six months’ recent industrial and lawn equipment operational experience. Must have six months’ recent experience cleaning and sanitizing bathrooms, vacuuming floors, and using cleaning supplies in an industrial field or be able to demonstrate a strong aptitude for custodial, facility service, or related through previous work experience.

    Additional knowledge of power cleaning equipment preferred. Must have a strong, steady work history as well as some experience working independently with minimal supervision.

    Licensing/Certification: Must have a valid driver’s license (minimum Class

    F).

    Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
    • Working knowledge of industrial-type maintenance cleaning including stripping and buffing equipment.
    • Ability to: o Work around moving and rotating machinery while cleaning.
    • Ability to: o Work safely with limited supervision.
    • Ability to: o Maintain inventory of janitorial supplies.
    • Ability to: o Use appropriate janitorial supplies for cleaning.
    • Ability to: o Maintain a clean working environment of assigned area.
    • Ability to: o Schedule/prioritize assigned workloads.
    • Ability to: o Operate industrial and lawn equipment.
    • Ability to: o Fix minor repair/maintenance on industrial and lawn equipment.
    • Ability to: o Read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
    • Ability to: o Work courteously with customers and coworkers.
    • Ability to: o Work with chemicals and hazardous cleaning material in a safe manner.
    • Ability to: o Learn LOTO procedures (Lock Out/Tag Out) due to working around power plant equipment.
    • Ability to: o Effectively utilize a range of digital tools and platforms, including but not limited to Microsoft Office Suite, enterprise software, artificial intelligence-enhanced applications, and self-service systems. Must possess a willingness and capacity to learn and adapt to emerging technologies, including mobile devices, cloud-based systems, and data-driven platforms relevant to utility operations.
    • Maintain adherence to all company policies.
    Physical Requirements:

    Physical requirements include: sitting, standing, grasping, bending, crouching, reaching, balancing, twisting, kneeling, pushing, pulling, and climbing. Must be physically able to perform some custodial duties t be able to respond to audible and visual alarms, including safety and production alarms. Must be able to lift 50 pounds. Must be able to work within the rated capacity of the utility’s aerial lifts, ladders, fall restraint devices, and/or other job-related equipment.

    Working Conditions:

    Works indoors or outdoors in an industrial plant atmosphere. May work in proximity to low and high voltages, heat,…

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