Custodian Groundskeeper

GENERAL PURPOSE

Maintain the location’s interior and/or exterior in a clean, sanitary, and safe manner (e.g., offices, warehouses, plant/manufacturing areas).

 

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· Maintain a safe and clean internal building appearance through good housekeeping, organization, and management of walking surfaces

· Follow work schedules to complete all required cleaning and sanitizing, and complete non-routine cleaning according to specified job orders

· Perform custodian duties, such as vacuuming, sweeping, mopping floors, picking up debris, emptying trash cans and recycling, and general cleaning; these activities may include using equipment such as floor sweepers, polishers, vacuum cleaners, and dusters

· Maintain all restrooms, locker rooms, breakrooms, and footbaths in a sanitary manner; replenish supplies and paper products in break room and restrooms

· Maintain inventory of cleaning and other supplies; notify appropriate contact or update supply sheet to re-order supplies

· Maintain cleanliness and safety of exterior of building; maintain outdoor facilities and grounds, which may involve operating a variety of power equipment for general grounds maintenance

· Handle emergency cleaning and upkeep requests

· Use chemicals to sanitize and clean the facility

· Perform related duties as requested by environmental health and safety (EHS), maintenance, management, or other staff members (e.g., help to coordinate and/or prepare for inspections and special events)

· Distribute personal protective equipment (PPE) when needed

· Follow all safety requirements and wear proper PPE

· Implement all DFA GMP’s and work in a manner consistent with all corporate and regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements. Inform QA personnel of any quality issues

· The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

· High school diploma or equivalent

· Janitorial or cleaning experience preferred

· Certification and/or License – may be required during course of employment

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

· Knowledge of cleaning and sanitizing chemicals

· Able to work safely and follow established policies and procedures

· Able to follow directions and carry out instructions with little supervision

· Able to legibly write entries for record keeping

· Able to perform simple math

· Must be able to read, write and speak English

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans