Custodian

Job Description

Hours: 3pm - 11pm, 12am - 8 am, 6pm - 2am

• Routine cleaning and maintenance; highly visible areas are cleaned on a regular basis including, but not limited to:

Vacuum office areas weekly

Empty trash containers in common areas

Transfer trash from collection hoppers to dumpster, Wipe windowsills, window interiors

Maintain vinyl flooring, including stripping/waxing as required

Stairwells are maintained

Papers and other work-related materials are not to be disturbed in workstations and offices

• Major cleaning (production areas)

Production area walls, floors, ceilings are kept clean and done so in a safe manner. Floors are to be kept cleaned and waxed to reduce particulate contamination. Major activities coordinated with Production personnel.

All production parts, tooling. And other miscellaneous production related materials are to be protected.


Materials and tools are not to be relocated by Custodians without Production personnel approval.

All hazardous materials, whether owned by the Production department or Physical Plant department, are to be handled in a safe responsible manner.

All cleaning chemicals are to be properly labeled.

Ensure that all regulatory programs are adhered to, specifically the procedure for introducing new chemicals into use.

Special training is required to ensure compliance with accepted clean room maintenance practices.

• Equipment/machinery

Learn proper method of using machinery prior to use. All custodians are to be capable of using floor stripping and waxing equipment.

Follow proper maintenance schedules and practices for all machinery.

Coordinate repairs with Physical Plant technicians if unable to safely perform repairs.

Maintain an appropriate level of consumable parts, e.g., belts, rubber wiper blades, etc.

Ensure proper operability of rest room equipment, e.g., soap dispensers, paper product dispensers.

• Grounds maintenance

Assist Physical Plant technicians and outside contractors in snow removal on walkways around campus buildings.

• General

Maintain appropriate stocking levels of cleaning materials and paper products.

Replace lighting in general areas when cleaning as required. Advise Physical Plant electricians of lamps that custodians are unable to replace.

Supplement plant security by monitoring activities of outside contractors as required.

Check all building perimeter doors to ensure that they are secure at the start of shift.

• Education & Experience

High school graduate

Three (3) to five (5) years' work experience with a minimum of two (2) years' experience in custodial work within a manufacturing environment.


Experience in operating machinery associated with the position helpful. Strong preference for experience in maintaining production areas and clean rooms.

Experience preferred in floor care mechanics and proper operations of floor machines, correct chemical mixtures, etc.

• Skills & Other Requirements

Displays high degree of self-motivation and initiative.

Maintains confidentiality.

Ability to accommodate flexible schedule.

Good interpersonal skills.

Collaborative working relationships.

• Working Conditions

Various interior and exterior, including plant floor, office areas, grounds

Exposure to noise, dust, fumes

Exposure to hazardous chemicals used on-site

Safety Requirements

All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and II-VI Corporate EHS standards.

Depending on location, this position may be responsible for the execution and maintenance of the ISO 9000, 9001, 14001 and/or other applicable standards that may apply to the relevant roles and responsibilities within the Quality Management System and Environmental Management System.

Culture Commitment

Ensure adherence to company's values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent Corp.:

I ntegrity - Create an Environment of Trust

C ollaboration - Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas

A ccountability - Own the Process and the Outcome

R espect - Recognize the Value in Everyone

E nthusiasm - Find a Sense of Purpose in Work

Coherent Corp. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations (ITAR), applicant must be a U.S. person, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8. U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State."

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About Us

Coherent is a global leader in lasers, engineered materials and networking components. We are a vertically integrated manufacturing company that develops innovative products for diversified applications in the industrial, optical communications, military, life sciences, semiconductor equipment, and consumer markets. Coherent provides a comprehensive career development platform within an environment that challenges employees to perform at their best, while rewarding excellence and hard-work through a competitive compensation program. It's an exciting opportunity to work for a company that offers stability, longevity and growth. Come Join Us!


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