Custodian

SBM Management Services•Clarksville, TN

About The Position

The Custodian is responsible for cleanliness and sanitation in assigned areas. The role performs janitorial work and daily scheduled tasks, maintains cleaning equipment and assigned work areas, and handles hazardous-waste duties such as collection, classification, sorting, storage, shipping and receiving, labeling, cleaning, recycling, and packaging. The custodian follows safety protocols, uses appropriate personal protective equipment, reports incidents and hazardous conditions, and works with team members and supervisors to maintain service and customer satisfaction. The position is an on-call floater role. Driving to various work locations, customer sites, or company facilities may be necessary.

Requirements

No specific education requirement.
Ability to perform the essential duties safely and satisfactorily.
Ability to read and interpret instructions, procedures, manuals, and other documents.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Knowledge of cleaning methods and equipment, cleaning-equipment upkeep, and the safe and efficient use of cleaning compounds and chemicals.
Complete all required safety and task training certifications.
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.

Nice To Haves

Three to six months of training or experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Bilingual ability.
Forklift certification may be required.

Responsibilities

Perform janitorial duties and all tasks 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 its upkeep and care.
Maintain the daily upkeep of assigned areas and keep the work area clean.
Report incidents and hazardous conditions to a supervisor.
Comply with safety rules, policies, procedures, protocols, and company requirements.
Stop at-risk behavior by oneself and others, and use proper personal protective equipment.
Perform work assignments as part of a team and complete repetitive tasks.
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.
Maintain a professional appearance and conduct, and support customer service and satisfaction.
Understand reporting systems and the work environment.