Custodian - BRTA

Keolis America•Pittsfield, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Custodian position at BRTA involves maintaining the cleanliness and safety of buildings and grounds. This role requires knowledge of janitorial methods, tools, and safety procedures, including the proper use of cleaning chemicals. The custodian will be responsible for a variety of cleaning tasks, waste disposal, and basic security checks to ensure premises and equipment are well-maintained and secure. This position also involves performing related duties as assigned to support the overall operations.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Knowledge of standard methods, practices, tools, and equipment of the janitorial service.
Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety rules.
Knowledge of the proper use of chemicals, fertilizers, and pesticides.
Ability to follow instructions.
Ability to operate and use janitorial tools, equipment, and supplies such as floor buffers, vacuum cleaners, and cleaning compounds and solutions.
Ability to lift 50 pounds unassisted.
Able to work without direct supervision.
Must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
Ability to walk and stand for extended periods during shift.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Keolis does not sponsor visas for this position.

Nice To Haves

Handle basic maintenance, repairs and cleaning.

Responsibilities

Cleans and services restrooms.
Sweeps and mops floors and stairways.
Gathers and disposes of rubbish and waste materials by hand or with the use of powered equipment.
Makes rounds of buildings and grounds at regular intervals; inspects doors, windows, and locks to see that they are properly and securely fastened.
Observes appearances and conditions of premises and equipment; reports needed repairs, safety hazards, or conditions requiring outside vendor services.
Dusts such items as blinds, furniture, file cabinets, and windowsills using treated dust mittens, cloths, or hand-cleaning items.
Polishes furniture, metal work, and chrome using appropriate cleaning and polishing compounds.
Maintains an inventory of cleaning and toiletry supplies.
Washes walls, ceilings, woodwork, windows, mirrors, and fixtures using both step and extension ladders.
Cleans grounds and parking lots of litter, glass, or other debris.
Performs related work as assigned.