Maintenance Custodian​/Cleaner​/Janitor

Custodian

We are seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Custodian to join our team. This role is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and organized manufacturing facility by performing a variety of janitorial and custodial duties throughout the plant, offices, breakrooms, and restrooms. The ideal candidate takes pride in their work, follows safety procedures, and is comfortable working in a manufacturing environment.

Starting Pay Rate: $20.75 per hour ($21.25 after 3 months)

Schedule:

Monday–Friday, 3pm-11pm, with mandatory overtime as needed

Reports To:

Maintenance Supervisor

Responsibilities:

• Perform general janitorial duties throughout the facility, including cleaning breakrooms, restrooms, offices, and production areas
• Sweep and mop floors for approximately 3–4 hours per day
• Operate an electric ride-on floor scrubber for 4–5 hours per day to clean production floors
• Empty and clean floor scrubbers, including removing debris and disposing of wastewater in designated areas
• Collect trash using rolling brute barrels and dispose of waste in outdoor compactors
• Clean and sanitize restrooms and cafeteria areas using the Kaivac cleaning system
• Lift and pour 5-gallon buckets of floor wax (up to 50 lbs.) into mop buckets as needed
• Strip and wax floors using floor buffers on a scheduled basis
• Change 55-gallon drums of cleaning chemicals using appropriate equipment and team lifting techniques
• Replace 45-pound propane cylinders on floor cleaning equipment as needed
• Perform occasional cleaning of elevated surfaces using step ladders or rolling stairs
• Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow all safety procedures
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
• Other duties as assigned

Shift is 8 hours. May work overtime up to 10–12 hours. Two 10-minute breaks per shift and a 20-minute meal break. Employees are paid for the entire time they are clocked in and do not clock out for breaks if taken on campus.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• Must be able to communicate in English
• Previous custodial or janitorial experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment preferred
• Ability to safely operate custodial equipment, including ride-on floor scrubbers and floor buffers
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively
• Must be dependable with a good attendance record
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and safety procedures

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, stooping, reaching, pushing, and pulling throughout the shift
• Sweep and mop floors for extended periods
• Repeatedly climb on and off ride-on floor scrubbers with a step height of approximately 15.5 inches
• Full range of motion of the neck and back required to safely operate ride-on cleaning equipment
• Occasional climbing of step ladders or rolling stairs to clean elevated areas
• Ability to shovel up to 25 lbs. of wet debris from floor scrubber collection bins
• Ability to change 45-pound propane cylinders and assist with moving 55-gallon drums using proper equipment and team lifting techniques

Work Environment:

• The work environment is representative of conditions typical for a manufacturing facility and is not climate-controlled.
• Frequent exposure to dust, dirt, wet floors, cleaning chemicals, moving equipment, and varying temperatures.
• Work involves operating powered cleaning equipment and working around production activities.
• Safety precautions and proper PPE must always be followed to reduce exposure to workplace hazards.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Why Join Us? We offer a competitive pay rate, opportunities for skill development, and a dynamic work environment where your expertise as a Custodian will directly contribute to the success of the team.

Company Benefits:

• 401(k)- With company match!
• Medical, Vision and Dental insurance
• Additional employee- sponsored benefits:
  Short Term and Long- term disability, FSA & HSA Accounts
• Paid Vacation
• 12 Paid Holidays

Guardian West is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you are a dedicated professional with a passion for precision and quality, we encourage you to apply and become a valued member of our team!