Maintenance Custodian / Cleaner / Janitor

Flex N Gate • Urbana, IL

7d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Custodian to join our team. This role is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and organized manufacturing facility by performing a variety of janitorial and custodial duties throughout the plant, offices, breakrooms, and restrooms. The ideal candidate takes pride in their work, follows safety procedures, and is comfortable working in a manufacturing environment.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• Must be able to communicate in English
• Previous custodial or janitorial experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment preferred
• Ability to safely operate custodial equipment, including ride-on floor scrubbers and floor buffers
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively
• Must be dependable with a good attendance record
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and safety procedures

Responsibilities

• Perform general janitorial duties throughout the facility, including cleaning breakrooms, restrooms, offices, and production areas
• Sweep and mop floors for approximately 3–4 hours per day
• Operate an electric ride-on floor scrubber for 4–5 hours per day to clean production floors
• Empty and clean floor scrubbers, including removing debris and disposing of wastewater in designated areas
• Collect trash using rolling brute barrels and dispose of waste in outdoor compactors
• Clean and sanitize restrooms and cafeteria areas using the Kaivac cleaning system
• Lift and pour 5-gallon buckets of floor wax (up to 50 lbs.) into mop buckets as needed
• Strip and wax floors using floor buffers on a scheduled basis
• Change 55-gallon drums of cleaning chemicals using appropriate equipment and team lifting techniques
• Replace 45-pound propane cylinders on floor cleaning equipment as needed
• Perform occasional cleaning of elevated surfaces using step ladders or rolling stairs
• Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow all safety procedures
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• 401(k)- With company match!
• Medical, Vision and Dental insurance
• Additional employee- sponsored benefits: Short Term and Long- term disability, FSA & HSA Accounts
• Paid Vacation
• 12 Paid Holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED