Plant Custodian - 1st 6 months

City Utilities of Springfield•Springfield, MO

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Connect to a career at City Utilities! CU has been connecting our community to the services they need for every day life since 1945. From electricity to power our lives, clean water to be healthy, natural gas to stay warm, internet to keep businesses connected, to transit services to get them where they need to go. Under the direction of the Supervisor-Power Station Maintenance, performs janitorial and minor maintenance duties in the power station and assigned adjacent outside areas.

Requirements

High school education or equivalent is preferred.
At least one year of recent experience using janitorial equipment and supplies is required.
Must have six months' recent industrial and lawn equipment operational experience.
Must have six months' recent experience cleaning and sanitizing bathrooms, vacuuming floors, and using cleaning supplies in an industrial field or be able to demonstrate a strong aptitude for custodial, facility service, or related through previous work experience.
Must have a strong, steady work history as well as some experience working independently with minimal supervision.
Must have a valid driver’s license (minimum Class F).
Working knowledge of industrial-type maintenance cleaning including stripping and buffing equipment.
Ability to work around moving and rotating machinery while cleaning.
Ability to work safely with limited supervision.
Ability to maintain inventory of janitorial supplies.
Ability to use appropriate janitorial supplies for cleaning.
Ability to maintain a clean working environment of assigned area.
Ability to schedule/prioritize assigned workloads.
Ability to operate industrial and lawn equipment.
Ability to fix minor repair/maintenance on industrial and lawn equipment.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to work courteously with customers and coworkers.
Ability to work with chemicals and hazardous cleaning material in a safe manner.
Ability to learn LOTO procedures (Lock Out/Tag Out) due to working around power plant equipment.
Effectively utilize a range of digital tools and platforms, including but not limited to Microsoft Office Suite, enterprise software, artificial intelligence-enhanced applications, and self-service systems.
Must possess a willingness and capacity to learn and adapt to emerging technologies, including mobile devices, cloud-based systems, and data-driven platforms relevant to utility operations.
Maintain adherence to all company policies.
Physical requirements include: sitting, standing, grasping, bending, crouching, reaching, balancing, twisting, kneeling, pushing, pulling, and climbing.
Must be physically able to perform some custodial duties at heights.
Must be able to respond to audible and visual alarms, including safety and production alarms.
Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
Must be able to work within the rated capacity of the utility’s aerial lifts, ladders, fall restraint devices, and/or other job-related equipment.
Must be clean-shaven such that facial hair will not interfere with the respirator seal during annual fit testing of respiratory protection and when required to wear the respirator on the job.
Employee must remain alert and aware of their surroundings at all times and maintain the ability to respond to changing circumstances in a timely manner.
Ability to work successfully with diverse groups of people.

Nice To Haves

Additional knowledge of power cleaning equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

General care, maintenance, and janitorial upkeep of assigned area. This includes but is not limited to: floors, windows, lavatory fixtures, and office and plant equipment.
Removes trash from assigned area.
Yard and outdoor care, maintenance, and upkeep. This includes, but is not limited to: mowing, pruning, spraying, weed eating, fertilizing, and snow removal.
Performs painting, minor carpentry work, changes light bulbs, and performs other minor maintenance work.
Operates and performs routine maintenance on all equipment utilized.
Works safely and encourages safe work of others.
Maintains inventory of janitorial supplies.
Performs other related duties and functions as required or assigned by management.