Caretaker (Part-Time)

The Franklin Investment Corporation dba Franklin Industries•Franklin, PA

About The Position

The Caretaker monitors Franklin Industries' property during overnight hours to help protect company personnel, facilities, equipment, and assets from fire, theft, vandalism, equipment failure, unauthorized access, and other abnormal conditions. The position performs scheduled rounds, observes and documents conditions, verifies designated areas are secure, and communicates emergencies or abnormal conditions to appropriate company personnel. The Caretaker serves as an overnight observer and communication point and must remain alert and responsive throughout the assigned shift. This part-time role is scheduled every Friday from 6 PM to 6 AM, for 12 hours per week. The work takes place in a safety-sensitive manufacturing environment with moving machinery and equipment, and may involve noise, vibration, dust, varying temperatures, and outdoor conditions. Overtime, weekend work, and shift changes may be required based on business needs. The role requires approximately five walking rounds of approximately 1.3 miles each per shift, following checklists and notification procedures, and accurately documenting rounds and incidents. Required equipment and materials include a flashlight, a company-approved communication device, company-provided ice traction devices such as YakTrax, required PPE, the Caretaker Checklist, the Furnace Issue Call Sheet, and the Power Outage Call List. Employment is contingent on passing a physical and drug screen. The HR Department checks the criminal background of all job offerees; criminal records are reviewed case by case and do not automatically prevent employment.

Requirements

Ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision.
Ability to remain awake, alert, and attentive throughout the overnight shift.
Ability to safely perform scheduled walking rounds throughout the facility and property.
Ability to follow written checklists and notification procedures.
Ability to recognize and promptly report unusual or potentially unsafe conditions.
Ability to communicate clearly by phone and text message.
Dependability and consistent attendance.
Ability to walk approximately five rounds of approximately 1.3 miles each during the assigned shift.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, including indoors and outdoors over varying surfaces and terrain.
Ability to navigate stairs, walkways, and designated plant areas.
Ability to perform outdoor rounds in varying weather, including rain, snow, ice, heat, and cold.
Sufficient visual and auditory awareness to identify abnormal facility or equipment conditions.
Ability to use required PPE, including safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, and safety footwear.
Pass a physical (vitals, vision, and hearing) and a drug screen as a condition of securing the job.

Responsibilities

Monitor company property for fire, theft, vandalism, unauthorized access, equipment failure, and other unusual or unsafe conditions.
Remain alert and observant throughout the assigned overnight shift.
Identify and report safety hazards, property damage, suspicious activity, and abnormal operating conditions.
Follow company safety policies, procedures, and work instructions, wear required PPE, and avoid areas or activities for which not trained or authorized.
Complete scheduled rounds approximately hourly according to the Caretaker Checklist, walking designated facility and property routes.
Verify designated buildings, gates, doors, and property areas are secure and observe equipment and facilities for visible or audible signs of abnormal operation.
Document completed rounds and observations, and report missed or incomplete rounds and the reason they could not be completed.
Follow established notification procedures and contact designated personnel using the Furnace Issue Call Sheet or Power Outage Call List when applicable.
Promptly communicate fires, security concerns, equipment problems, property damage, and other significant issues; contact emergency services when required.
Provide clear and accurate information about the location and nature of observed conditions and remain available for follow-up until concerns are transferred to responsible personnel.
Monitor for unauthorized individuals or vehicles and report evidence of forced entry, theft, vandalism, or suspicious activity immediately.
Avoid physically confronting unauthorized or suspicious individuals except as necessary to protect against an immediate threat and consistent with company procedures.
Accurately complete the Caretaker Checklist and other records, document incidents, notifications, and actions taken, and communicate unresolved concerns.
Support housekeeping and 3S initiatives, report significant housekeeping or facility conditions, and keep the Caretaker work area clean and orderly.
Perform other duties consistent with the purpose of the position as assigned.