Custodian & Groundskeeper

Good Harvest Market • Waukesha, WI

1d • $16 - $18 • Onsite

About The Position

Good Harvest Market, an independent natural foods grocery with an in-house restaurant and bar (Hop Harvest & Vine), is looking for an experienced, dependable early riser to keep our store, restrooms and grounds clean, safe and welcoming before our customers arrive. This role involves early morning shifts, typically Tuesday-Saturday, 6:00am-10:00am, for about 20 hours per week, with potential for additional hours seasonally or as needs grow. Flexibility is occasionally needed for snow events or heavier cleaning weeks.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of hands-on custodial, janitorial or facilities experience
• Experience operating and maintaining a walk-behind floor scrubber, including regular cleaning, emptying and refilling tanks, and checking squeegees and pads or brushes
• Working knowledge of safe chemical use: reading labels and material safety data sheets (SDS/MSDS), proper dilution, and never mixing products
• Reliable, on-time and able to work independently with little supervision. You'll often be the first one in the building.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs regularly and up to 75 lbs occasionally; comfortable bending, reaching, climbing a ladder and standing for your full shift
• Dependable transportation for early mornings, including in winter weather

Nice To Haves

• Basic maintenance or handyman skills, such as HVAC filter changes, minor repairs, fixture or lightbulb replacement, or trouble spot painting

Responsibilities

• Clean and restock restrooms, including deep cleaning and detail work
• Sweep, mop, and operate and maintain our floor scrubber as needed
• Keep entrances and floors safe in winter, managing salt, slush and mats
• Clean glass, doors and high-touch surfaces
• Empty trash and recycling inside and out
• Care for outdoor spaces: patio, pavilion, playground and parking areas, including litter pickup and light weeding
• Handle small touch-ups such as wall painting and dusting of vents and corners
• Report maintenance issues you notice so they're addressed quickly

Benefits

• 25% in-store discount
• 50% shift meal discount at Hop Harvest & Vine
• SIMPLE IRA with employer match (eligibility applies)
• Weekly pay, every Friday
• A friendly, close-knit team that takes pride in a clean, well-cared-for store

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed