Custodian - Operations / Facilities Department

International Fertilizer Development Center (IFDC)•Muscle Shoals, AL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The custodian provides part-time custodial services for the International Fertilizer Development Center (IFDC) Headquarters Main Building and Pilot Plant in Muscle Shoals, Alabama. The assignment is expected to require approximately 10–12 hours per week during normal business hours, generally on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, following established cleaning zones and checklists. The initial engagement is anticipated to last 12 months, subject to performance, funding, and renewal approval; the start date will be confirmed after recruitment and contracting requirements are completed. The consultant maintains sanitary, orderly, and ready-to-use offices, restrooms, hallways, common areas, breakrooms, conference rooms, and designated Pilot Plant areas. The work includes cleaning and sanitizing restrooms, emptying trash and removing labeled waste, completing scheduled zone cleaning, disinfecting high-touch surfaces and shared areas, and reporting hazards, maintenance needs, supply shortages, and incomplete tasks. Event cleanup and other reasonable custodial tasks may also be requested within the agreed weekly hours. The consultant reports to the Operations & Facilities Associate, or another Operations/Facilities representative designated in writing, and coordinates with Operations/Facilities staff and building occupants to complete work while minimizing disruption. Payment begins at $18.00 per hour for approved hours worked. The expected weekly amount is $180–$216, with an estimated annual range of $9,360–$11,232 based on 52 weeks. Payment is based on approved time records or invoices, and hours may not exceed the agreed amount without prior written authorization.

Requirements

Ability to work independently, follow written checklists and color-coded zone maps, and complete duties consistently.
Knowledge of safe cleaning, sanitation, chemical handling, and proper use and care of personal protective equipment.
Ability to perform routine physical custodial duties, including standing, walking, bending, reaching, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, and moving ordinary cleaning supplies.
Reliability, attention to detail, discretion, and professional conduct in an occupied workplace.
Availability to work 10–12 hours per week during IFDC business hours, generally across Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
Ability to communicate hazards, maintenance concerns, supply needs, and schedule issues to the designated IFDC supervisor.

Nice To Haves

Prior custodial, janitorial, housekeeping, or commercial cleaning experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Empty trash receptacles in the Main Building and Pilot Plant and remove labeled waste during each scheduled visit.
Clean, sanitize, and restock all seven Main Building restrooms and both Pilot Plant restrooms on each scheduled service day.
Clean assigned Monday, Wednesday, and Friday zones by sweeping, mopping, or vacuuming, and remove visible dirt, debris, stains, fingerprints, wall marks, and cobwebs.
Clean and disinfect high-touch surfaces, interior glass doors, accessible furniture, fixtures, and shared equipment as appropriate.
Clean breakrooms, kitchens, conference rooms, the lobby, foyer, and stairwells according to the applicable schedule or as needed.
Complete weekly zone cleaning for the Research area on Monday, Accounting area on Wednesday, and Front area on Friday.
Complete the Pilot Plant custodial checklist on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
Complete a cleaning checklist for each scheduled visit and document and report any incomplete items.
Complete monthly or as-needed cleaning of designated conference rooms, vacant offices, glass, stairwells, and other areas identified on IFDC cleaning maps.
Perform event cleanup and other reasonable custodial tasks upon request within the agreed weekly hours.
Promptly report safety hazards, maintenance needs, repairs, damaged items, unusual conditions, supply shortages, replenishment needs, and incomplete tasks to IFDC management.
Coordinate with Operations/Facilities staff and building occupants to complete scheduled work while minimizing disruption to normal business activities.