Custodian

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