Custodian I

Amentum•Ladson, SC

5d•$14 - $16•Onsite

About The Position

Amentum is hiring an Industrial Janitor to clean and maintain an assigned area at an industrial facility in Ladson, South Carolina. This is a full-time, third-shift position scheduled Monday through Friday from 10:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m.; shifts may vary based on business demand. The listed hiring rate is $16 per hour, and compensation may vary based on factors such as education, experience, skills, internal equity, and market data. The role involves routine and heavy cleaning, maintaining cleaning equipment and supplies, monitoring facility safety and security, and supporting client events as needed. The employee must follow company, client, and regulatory safety, security, compliance, and quality standards. The position requires extensive walking throughout the plant, frequent bending and other repetitive movements, and regular lifting of up to 30 pounds.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED certificate.
0–1 year of relevant industrial or commercial cleaning experience.
Ability to obtain and maintain facility or security credentials/authorization. U.S. citizenship or permanent residency is required for credentials/authorization at this work location.
This position does not include sponsorship for United States work authorization.
A valid driver’s license issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles may be required.
Ability to perform repetitive movements, including bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling, stretching, reaching, and wrist movement.
Ability to walk extensively throughout the plant during the shift.
Ability to regularly lift up to 30 pounds.
Ability to work at an accelerated pace in emergency conditions.
Ability to differentiate colors used for color-coded cleaning microfiber cloths and mops.
Ability to wear steel-toe safety shoes, safety glasses, gloves, hard hats, and other personal protective equipment as needed.
Ability to cope with demands and stressors associated with the job and work environment.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

Clean and maintain buildings and assigned facility areas.
Perform heavy cleaning duties, including cleaning floors, shampooing rugs, washing walls and glass, and removing trash.
Notify managers when minor or major repairs or additions to building operating systems are needed.
Maintain effective communication and working relationships with clients, coworkers, shift coordinators, supervisors, and managers.
Comply with safety, security, compliance, and quality standards and procedures established by the company, clients, and regulatory authorities.
Complete assigned tasks flexibly.
Sweep, mop, scrub, or vacuum floors, following procedures for chemical cleaners and power equipment to avoid damage.
Use ladders and dust or wash furniture, walls, blinds, selected equipment, ceilings, light fixtures, and ceiling vents.
Remove stains from carpets, drapes or shades, walls, and floors using chemicals and cleaning solutions.
Prepare cleaning solutions according to specifications.
Strip, seal, finish, and polish floors.
Clean and vacuum carpeted areas, including applying spot-cleaning treatments.
Collect trash and place it in appropriate trash and recycling bins.
Wipe and clean tabletops, chairs, refrigerators, microwaves, and similar items.
Clean and polish furniture and fixtures.
Service, clean, and supply restrooms.
Clean interior partition glass, windows, glass partitions, and mirrors.
Keep the janitor's closet neat and orderly and maintain equipment in good working order.
Monitor building security and safety, including locking doors after operating hours and potentially checking electrical appliance use for hazards.
Drive vehicles, if required, to clean or travel to other facilities; vehicles may include vans, industrial trucks, or golf carts, and equipment may include industrial vacuum cleaners.
Provide special cleaning and support during client events as needed.
Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned.