Custodian

Alsco Uniforms•Burlington, ON

22d•CA$24 - CA$26•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a dependable and hardworking Custodian to maintain the cleanliness, safety, and overall condition of our facilities, equipment, and grounds. The Custodian performs a variety of cleaning, maintenance, material-handling, and facility-support duties in an industrial laundry environment. The ideal candidate is safety-conscious, able to work independently and as part of a team, and comfortable performing physically demanding work throughout the shift.

Requirements

Basic knowledge of cleaning products, equipment, and painting techniques.
Ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple tasks while working both independently and as part of a team.
Basic knowledge and safe use of hand tools.
Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions accurately.
Ability to safely operate a powered industrial truck, where required, and obtain the necessary certification.
Strong commitment to maintaining a safe, clean, and organized workplace.
Standing and walking for extended periods.
Bending, reaching, twisting, stooping, and working in cramped areas.
Reaching overhead.
Pushing, pulling, and grasping.
Lifting up to 90 pounds.
Carrying up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Perform heavy cleaning of plant equipment using compressed air and other approved cleaning methods.
Scrub, sanitize, vacuum, sweep, and mop floors and surfaces.
Clean offices, bathrooms, break rooms, production areas, and other facility spaces.
Empty trash, clean spills, replace air fresheners, change light bulbs, and maintain water coolers.
Maintain a neat, clean, and organized work area.
Move furniture, supplies, textiles, and equipment within departments or into storage.
Prepare facilities and work areas for meetings, banquets, and other events.
Maintain exterior grounds, including trimming shrubs and clearing walkways of snow, leaves, and debris.
Report repairs, spills, safety concerns, hazardous conditions, and other facility issues to supervision.
Operate a powered industrial truck, where required and properly certified, to move, transfer, load, and unload materials.
Monitor cleaning and maintenance supplies and maintain appropriate inventory levels.
Restock bathrooms, break rooms, and other areas with required supplies.
Maintain accurate records of maintenance and cleaning activities.