Lead Janitor

Merit Medical Systems, Inc. • South Jordan, UT

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About The Position

The Lead Janitor leads janitorial work to ensure facilities are clean and maintained as a clean and attractive work environment. The role plans and assigns work as designated and reviewed by a supervisor, trains janitors, responds to customer requests, and helps ensure cleaning areas meet established cleanliness and stock-level standards. The Lead Janitor also provides input on performance evaluations, investigates and reports discrepancies, recommends improvements, supports positive working relationships, and notifies the supervisor of attendance, safety, quality, equipment, or process issues.

The position may also perform janitorial duties, including cleaning and sanitizing rooms and equipment, sweeping, dusting, recycling, vacuuming, spot-cleaning carpets, and mopping floors. It uses cleaning equipment and chemicals safely, helps order cleaning supplies, supports facilities with meeting and event setups, and completes required clean-room cleaning checklists. Other duties may be assigned as needed.

The role requires education equivalent to a high school degree and six months of related work experience. Employees must be able to follow written and oral instructions, climb stairs and ladders, complete assigned tasks, and demonstrate strong customer service and interpersonal skills. Physical and environmental demands include lifting up to 50 pounds, writing, sitting, standing, bending, vision and reading tasks, depth and peripheral perception, noise, and chemical vapors. The stated infection-control risk category is III, indicating that the work does not require exposure to blood or body fluids.

Requirements

• Education equivalent to a high school degree.
• Six months of related work experience.
• Ability to follow simple written and oral instructions and read and follow directions.
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders.
• Ability to follow through on assigned tasks.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and assign work as designated and reviewed by the supervisor.
• Provide input on work performance and assist with the evaluation process.
• Train janitors regarding work responsibilities.
• Respond to and fulfill customer requests.
• Ensure cleaning areas meet established standards for cleanliness, stock levels, and related requirements.
• Investigate discrepancies, report them to management, and recommend improvements.
• Help maintain a positive working environment and customer relationships.
• Notify the supervisor of attendance, safety, quality, equipment, or process issues.
• Perform janitorial duties such as cleaning, sanitizing, sweeping, and dusting rooms and equipment.
• Collect and dispose of recyclable materials such as aluminum, paper, shrink-wrap, and cardboard.
• Work with the supervisor to order cleaning supplies.
• Operate cleaning equipment and use cleaning chemicals safely and properly.
• Vacuum carpeting and hard surfaces, spot-clean carpets, and mop floors.
• Assist facilities with setup for meetings, training sessions, and special events.
• Complete required clean-room cleaning checklists.
• Perform other duties and tasks as needed.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and other insurance, eligible the first of the month after 30 days.
• Low-cost onsite medical clinic.
• Two onsite cafeterias.
• Employee garden and gardening classes.
• Three weeks of vacation.
• One week of sick time.
• Paid holidays.
• 401(k).
• Health Savings Account.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED