Maintenance Custodian - UniFirst

UniFirst • Dothan, AL

96d

About The Position

UniFirst is seeking a reliable, hardworking Maintenance Custodian to join the Maintenance Department. The role performs housekeeping and cleaning activities in office spaces, kitchen and common areas, the plant and production floor, restrooms, parking lots, and grounds. The position includes on-the-job training and follows a standard Monday–Friday work week, with periodic night and weekend overtime.

The custodian uses cleaning equipment and supplies to maintain assigned facility and property areas, keep restrooms and shared spaces clean and stocked, remove trash, and handle light furniture and basic upkeep tasks as directed. Other duties may be assigned by leadership.

Requirements

• Must be at least 16 years of age; must be at least 18 to work at heights and with electricity.
• Knowledge of cleaning materials and equipment to ensure safe use of general cleaning chemicals.
• Ability to work independently with little or no supervision.
• Ability to operate floor-cleaning equipment and other required tools.
• Ability to read, comprehend, and interpret procedures and instructions in English.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from coworkers and managers.
• Ability to work overtime as needed.
• Ability to lift up to 80 lbs.

Nice To Haves

• High school education and/or GED equivalent is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Use equipment and supplies to perform housekeeping operations, including wet and dry mops, brooms, floor scrubbers, vacuum cleaners, cleaning supplies, towels, steel wool, carts, and trash cans.
• Clean and stock restrooms, kitchen, and breakroom areas.
• Remove trash and place it in the designated area.
• Maintain window cleanliness.
• Dust furniture and ensure builders hardware is satisfactory.
• Relocate light furniture to assigned areas as directed.
• Replace light bulbs in overhead fixtures when directed.
• Clean office areas, the production floor, the exterior of the facility, and other property areas as assigned by the Maintenance Supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned by leadership.

Benefits

• On-the-job training
• 401(k) with company match
• Profit sharing
• Health insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Direct payroll deposit
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee discount (listed as “30%25 Employee Discount”)
• Employee referral bonuses
• Career development and advancement opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed