Custodian

SBM Management Services•Romulus, MI

20d

About The Position

The Custodian is responsible for keeping assigned areas clean and sanitary. The role performs janitorial work, follows daily schedules and procedures, maintains cleaning equipment, and handles designated hazardous-waste responsibilities. The position requires compliance with safety rules, use of appropriate personal protective equipment, and reporting incidents or hazardous conditions to a supervisor. Custodians work with team members and interact professionally with leads, supervisors, coworkers, managers, and customers. This position has no supervisory responsibilities. The posting lists first-, second-, and third-shift schedules, each with several Wednesday-through-Sunday, Friday-through-Tuesday, or Thursday-through-Monday workweek options. Compensation is $16.30–$17.30 per hour. SBM offers comprehensive benefit packages; details are available on the company’s careers website.

Requirements

No specific education requirement.
Preferred: 3–6 months of training or experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read and interpret instructions, procedures, manuals, and other documents.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Knowledge of cleaning methods and equipment, and willingness to share that knowledge with the team.
Knowledge of the upkeep and care of cleaning equipment.
Knowledge of cleaning compounds and chemicals and their safe, efficient use.
Completion of all safety and task training certification.
May be required to have a valid driver’s license.
May be required to be forklift certified.
Ability to lift and/or move up to 35 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual ability.
3–6 months of training or experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

Perform janitorial duties and complete duties listed on the daily schedule.
Collect, classify, sort, store, ship and receive, label, clean, recycle, and package special and hazardous waste.
Operate motorized cleaning equipment and maintain its upkeep and care.
Maintain the daily cleanliness and upkeep of assigned areas and keep the work area clean.
Report incidents and hazardous conditions to a supervisor.
Comply with safety rules, policies, procedures, company protocols, and other rules; use proper personal protective equipment.
Stop at-risk behavior by oneself or others.
Perform repetitive tasks and work assignments as part of a team.
Take direction and respond to supervision.
Communicate professionally with leads, supervisors, coworkers, managers, and customers.
Fill in during staff shortages and support the shift lead in completing punch-list items.
Understand customer service and satisfaction, reporting systems, and the work environment.
Maintain a professional appearance and conduct.