Custodian / Janitor

Alsco•St Louis, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Alsco Uniforms, founded in 1889, is a worldwide leader in the uniform and linen rental industry, serving over 350,000 customers in 13 countries. The company focuses on continuous improvement and customer service, valuing its employees with competitive pay, benefits, and career development opportunities. The Custodian, also referred to as Janitor, is responsible for the general maintenance and cleanliness of equipment, facilities, and grounds, performing various tasks as required to ensure a clean and well-maintained environment.

Requirements

Recognize colors and sizes, count and sort accurately.
In some locations, be able and certified to safely operate a powered industrial truck.
Basic knowledge of cleaning products and procedures or willing to learn.
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and work effectively with a team.
Work independently, comprehend and follow written or verbal direction.

Responsibilities

Performs heavy cleaning duties such as clean plant equipment using compressed air and other methods.
Scrub, sanitize, vacuum, sweep and mop.
Dispose of trash, clean up spills, replace air fresheners, change out light bulbs, lock doors, paint, maintain water coolers, prepare facilities for events such as meetings or banquets.
Clean offices, bathrooms, break rooms and other areas.
Move furniture, supplies, textiles or equipment within departments or into storage and assist other departments with other tasks.
Apply insecticides and fumigants, trim shrubbery and perform other outside maintenance, clear walkways of snow or leaves.
Participate in Safety programs such as committees or emergency contingency, use Personal Protective Equipment as needed, notify supervision of repair needs, spills, safety concerns or hazardous situations.
Keep records of maintenance, monitor cleaning supplies, restock supplies in bathrooms, break rooms and other areas.
Operate a powered industrial truck to move, transfer, load and unload.
Continuously meet efficiency and safety standards for the position.
Follow instructions as directed by supervision.
Keep work area neat and clean.
Perform other tasks as required.
Work in other production positions as needed.