Custodian

SBM Management Services•Palo Alto, CA

About The Position

The Custodian is responsible for the cleanliness and sanitation of assigned areas. The role performs janitorial work, follows a daily schedule, maintains cleaning equipment and assigned areas, and carries out hazardous-waste responsibilities, including collecting, classifying, sorting, storing, shipping and receiving, labeling, cleaning, recycling, and packaging special and hazardous waste. The Custodian operates motorized cleaning equipment and reports incidents and hazardous conditions to a supervisor. The position follows safety rules, company procedures, policies, and protocols; uses appropriate personal protective equipment; and stops at-risk behavior. The Custodian works with other employees, takes direction, communicates professionally with leads, supervisors, coworkers, managers, and customers, fills in during staff shortages, and supports the shift lead with punch-list items. This position has no supervisory responsibilities. The posted schedules are Sunday–Thursday, 7:00 p.m.–3:30 a.m., or Monday–Friday, 4:30 p.m.–1:00 a.m. Compensation is $18.20–$19.20 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.
Complete all required safety and task-training certifications.
A valid driver's license may be required depending on business needs; employees who drive must maintain an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record and meet company driving eligibility requirements.
May be required to be forklift certified.
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 cleaning-equipment upkeep and care.
Knowledge of cleaning compounds and chemicals and their safe, efficient use.
Ability to lift and/or move up to 35 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual ability.
3–6 months of training or experience, or equivalent education and experience.
Forklift certification, if required for the position.

Responsibilities

Perform janitorial duties and 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 upkeep of the assigned area and keep the work area clean.
Report incidents and hazardous conditions to a supervisor.
Comply with safety rules, policies, procedures, protocols, and company rules; use proper personal protective equipment.
Stop at-risk behavior by oneself and 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.
Follow customer-service expectations and understand reporting systems and the work environment.