Maintenance/Custodian

Busch Group•Virginia Beach, VA

3d•$17 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

Busch Vacuum Solutions is hiring a Maintenance Custodian for its manufacturing facility in Virginia Beach, Virginia. This hands-on role supports the cleanliness, safety, and general upkeep of the manufacturing facility and surrounding property. Duties include industrial custodial work, trash and recycling removal, machining-debris removal, grounds maintenance, preventative maintenance, and minor facility repairs. The role regularly uses industrial equipment, including forklifts, and may require working at heights with scissor lifts or other lift equipment. The position is fully onsite and scheduled for first shift, Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM. The targeted compensation range is $17.00–$19.00 per hour, depending on qualifications, skills, and relevant experience. The role may require off-hours work, including weekends and holidays, as needed for facility maintenance and business needs, as well as less than 5% domestic travel for training.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED.
At least 6 months of industrial custodial experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
Previous forklift operating experience.
Experience using various hand tools.
Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office and email.
Valid driver's license that must be maintained throughout employment and meet Busch insurance standards.
Ability and willingness to pass a 10-panel drug screen and a 7-year criminal history check; most felonies are disqualifying, and misdemeanors are considered case by case.
Willingness and ability to use all required personal protective equipment.
Ability and willingness to travel less than 5% domestically for training purposes.
Ability to work off-hours, including weekends and holidays, as needed to support facility maintenance and business needs.
Current work authorization in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.
Safety-focused and able to follow established procedures and work safely around manufacturing equipment.
Dependable and accountable, with a strong work ethic.
Detail-oriented and able to maintain clean and organized work areas.
Self-motivated, able to work independently, and able to manage assigned responsibilities.
Able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
Organized and able to prioritize work and complete tasks within established deadlines.
Frequent walking, bending, grasping, reaching, and manual activity throughout the shift.
Ability to climb, crawl, squat, and kneel as required.
Ability to lift and carry up to 10 lbs. frequently and up to 50 lbs. occasionally.
Ability to safely work at heights above 20 feet using appropriate lift equipment.
Ability to work in a manufacturing environment where exposure to dust and moderate noise may occur.
Ability to wear required PPE, including safety glasses, electrical-hazard-rated safety footwear, hearing protection, hand protection, and personal fall protection.

Nice To Haves

General knowledge of industrial cleaning equipment.
General knowledge of Lockout/Tagout procedures.
Scissor lift experience.

Responsibilities

Collect and dispose of recycling, trash, machining chips, and other facility debris.
Operate recycling equipment, including cardboard and wood crushers and/or balers.
Sweep and scrub main aisles and maintain clean, safe work areas throughout the facility.
Maintain exterior areas, including parking lots, smoking areas, flower beds, and other grounds.
Inspect rooftop areas and remove debris from drains and spouts.
Perform assigned preventative maintenance on facility and equipment according to established schedules.
Assist with general maintenance of the facility and surrounding property.
Perform minor facility repairs, including basic electrical and plumbing tasks.
Change lightbulbs and assist with maintaining facility lighting.
Safely operate a forklift as part of regular job responsibilities.
Work safely at heights using equipment such as scissor lifts or boom lifts.
Assist with building security procedures, including setting and unsetting the facility security system.
Drive a company vehicle as needed to pick up supplies and materials.