Custodian

SBM Management Services•Swiftwater, PA

About The Position

The Custodian is responsible for the cleanliness and sanitation of assigned areas. The role performs janitorial duties, follows daily schedules, maintains 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 may operate motorized cleaning equipment and is expected to work safely, follow company protocols, use appropriate personal protective equipment, and report incidents or hazardous conditions to a supervisor. The position works with other employees, supports the shift lead with punch-list items, and may fill in during staffing shortages. The employee must respond to supervision, communicate professionally with coworkers, managers, leads, supervisors, and customers, and understand customer service and satisfaction. Driving to various work locations, customer sites, or company facilities may be necessary. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may be assigned or changed at any time. No specific education is required. Three to six months of training or experience is preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. A valid driver's license may be required based on business needs. Employees who drive for work must maintain an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record and meet company driving eligibility requirements. Safety and task training certification must be completed; forklift certification may be required. The position has no supervisory responsibilities. The employee is frequently required to sit and talk or listen, and must be able to lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Two schedules are listed: Thursday through Sunday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at $15.00–$16.00 per hour; or Monday through Friday, 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., at $16.00–$17.00 per hour. SBM offers comprehensive benefit packages; details are available on its careers website.

Requirements

No specific education requirement; 3–6 months of training or experience is preferred, 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 cleaning equipment upkeep and care.
Knowledge of cleaning compounds and chemicals, including their safe and efficient use.
Complete all safety and task training certification.
A valid driver's license may be required based on business needs; employees who drive as part of their duties must maintain an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record and meet company driving eligibility requirements.
Ability to lift and/or move up to 35 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual ability is a plus.
Forklift certification may be required.

Responsibilities

Perform janitorial duties and all duties listed on the daily schedule.
Perform hazardous-waste responsibilities, including collecting, classifying, sorting, storing, shipping and receiving, labeling, cleaning, recycling, and packaging special and hazardous waste.
Operate motorized cleaning equipment and maintain the assigned area and cleaning equipment.
Report incidents and hazardous conditions to a supervisor, and stop at-risk behavior by oneself or others.
Follow safety rules, protocols, company procedures, policies, and instructions; use proper personal protective equipment.
Work with other employees, perform repetitive tasks, maintain a clean work area, and respond to supervision.
Communicate professionally with leads, supervisors, coworkers, managers, and customers; understand customer service and satisfaction.
Fill in during staff shortages and support the shift lead in completing punch-list items.
Drive to various work locations, customer sites, or company facilities when necessary to perform essential job functions.