Janitorial​/Maintenance Assistant

We are seeking a reliable and hands-on Janitorial and Maintenance professional to support the cleanliness, safety, and proper operation of our facility. This role combines custodial responsibilities with general building and machinery maintenance and requires someone who is comfortable working independently, troubleshooting equipment, and performing a variety of physical tasks. The position is responsible for maintaining clean and sanitary floors, restrooms, work areas, and common spaces.

Duties include sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, and vacuuming floors, carpets, and stairs; cleaning and disinfecting restrooms; emptying trash and recycling; dusting and sanitizing surfaces; restocking soap, paper products, and other supplies; and maintaining high-touch areas throughout the facility. In addition to facility cleaning, this role performs general machinery maintenance, including diagnosing equipment issues, making repairs, conducting preventative maintenance, and completing daily machine servicing such as checking and maintaining coolant and oil levels.

The employee must be comfortable working in confined spaces, including behind or beneath machinery, and must strictly follow all safety procedures, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Requirements.
General Maintenance Responsibilities Include conducting monthly inspections, assisting with building maintenance and routine repairs, replacing light bulbs and repairing or securing loose fixtures, and promptly reporting major maintenance concerns to the Facility manager.

The role may also occasionally assist the Shipping Department by building wooden shipping crates. This is a day-shift position with a minimum of 40 hours per week. The yearly salary would be between $50-$70k per year dependent on experience. The standard workday is 8 hours, with occasional overtime and weekend work required based on business or maintenance needs. During winter storms and severe weather, employees may also be called in prior to their start time to assist with snow removal and other weather-related facility needs.

The ideal candidate is dependable, safety-conscious, mechanically capable, and willing to take on a wide range of facility and maintenance responsibilities to help keep the workplace clean, safe, and operating efficiently.

• Perform floor care, including sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, and vacuuming floors, carpets, and stairs.
• Clean, disinfect, and maintain restrooms; restock soap, paper products, and other supplies.
• Empty and transport trash and recycling to designated disposal areas.
• Dust, wipe, and sanitize furniture, counters, and high-touch surfaces.
• Restock facility supplies as needed.
• Perform minor facility repairs, such as replacing light bulbs and fixing loose fixtures.
• Conduct general machinery maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs.
• Perform preventative maintenance and daily machine servicing, including checking coolant and oil.
• Work safely in confined areas around or beneath machinery.
• Follow required Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) safety procedures.
• Conduct monthly inspections of equipment and facility items.
• Perform general building maintenance and routine repairs.
• Identify and report major maintenance issues to management.
• Construct wooden shipping crates for the Shipping Department as needed.

• Attention to cleanliness, sanitation,
  And Detail. General Machinery Maintenance Experience Required.
• Experience diagnosing mechanical issues and performing machine repairs.
• Ability to identify equipment problems and determine when repairs or Additional Maintenance Are Needed. Basic Carpentry/woodworking Skills preferred.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work, including standing, walking, bending, reaching, lifting, and working in confined spaces.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize routine maintenance and cleaning responsibilities.
• Ability to lift loads up to 50lbs.