Janitor KC - Days

Work at Simmons•Edgerton, KS

About The Position

The Janitor maintains the facility and grounds in accordance with the requirements of the complex facility manager and applicable local, state, and federal requirements. The role maintains cleanliness in offices and production areas, follows the master sanitation schedule, meets timelines, and completes daily reports documenting work. It also monitors chemical and cleaning-supply usage, communicates inventory levels to the manager, and follows safety procedures for hazardous substances, including Blood Borne Pathogens guidelines. The Janitor participates in team development, communication, meetings, and implementation of team concepts, programs, and policies. The role coordinates work with team members, supports team cohesiveness, raises concerns to the team leader, and helps resolve issues. The position also supports Simmons’ established operating systems, including quality, security, office environment, and company policies, and communicates concerns and improvement ideas. Other duties may be assigned in support of business objectives. This is a first-shift position, Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The work requires being on one’s feet for the entire shift and performing physical activities such as walking, stooping, sitting, squatting, climbing ladders and stairs, working in confined spaces, and lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 75 pounds. Appropriate footwear, hearing protection, a hair net, safety glasses, a dust mask, and other needed protective equipment are used.

Requirements

Ability to walk, stoop, sit, squat, and climb ladders and stairs.
Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 75 pounds, including repeated lifting from floor to crown multiple times daily.
Ability to perform simple grasping and fine-finger manipulation of small objects.
Ability to work comfortably in confined spaces.
Ability to remain on one’s feet for the entire shift.
Follow established safety procedures and use appropriate personal protective equipment.

Nice To Haves

Military experience is valued; veterans are welcome to join the team.

Responsibilities

Maintain the facility and grounds in accordance with facility-manager requirements and applicable local, state, and federal requirements.
Keep offices, bathrooms, break rooms, and production areas clean by following the master sanitation schedule.
Meet timelines and complete daily reports to verify work completion.
Monitor chemical and cleaning-supply usage and communicate inventory levels to the manager to prevent shortages.
Follow established safety procedures, including safety-label instructions and Blood Borne Pathogens guidelines, to reduce risks related to hazardous substances and manual handling.
Participate in team development, communication, meetings, and implementation of team concepts, programs, and policies.
Coordinate work with team members to support B.E.S.T. practices and strong team cohesiveness.
Identify and raise team-cohesion issues to the team leader and work supportively with the team to resolve them.
Support Simmons’ established operating systems, including quality, security, office environment, and company policies; communicate concerns and improvement ideas.
Perform other duties as necessary in support of business objectives.