About The Position

The Yard and Shop Custodian maintains cleanliness and order throughout outdoor areas and designated shop or campus locations. The role uses yard sweepers, blowers, brooms, and debris pickup to keep areas outside buildings clean, and removes waste and recycling to designated collection areas. The custodian works with facility managers to establish housekeeping procedures, follows contamination-control requirements, and reports when waste or recycling areas reach capacity. The position requires safe work practices, use of proper personal protective equipment, completion of required training, and a neat, organized approach to work. The custodian contributes to team goals by completing assigned tasks on time while meeting safety and quality expectations. The role is regularly monitored, has some discretion within established guidelines, and has no supervisory responsibilities. Work is typically performed during regular business hours, with occasional requirements to work nights, holidays, and weekends.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Six months or less of experience.
  • Ability to comprehend written material and communicate effectively orally and in writing with employees and customers.
  • Basic problem-solving ability using established examples or guidance.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct assigned work safely and follow applicable safety, environmental, and contamination-control policies, procedures, and regulations.
  • Wear proper personal protective equipment.
  • Maintain the cleanliness of outdoor areas by operating the yard sweeper and blowers, using a broom, and picking up debris.
  • Work with facility managers to establish housekeeping procedures that support the appearance of the facility for team members and visitors.
  • Remove waste and recycling from designated shop and campus areas and place materials in designated locations.
  • Notify a supervisor when designated waste or recycling areas reach capacity.
  • Help maintain the facility by following contamination-control guidelines.
  • Attend and successfully complete required tasks and training classes.
  • Work neatly and orderly, and look for ways to improve work methods, the work area, and safety standards.
  • Maintain a positive, supportive approach to teamwork and complete tasks on time while meeting safety and quality expectations.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
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