Custodian

Job Description

Job Description

Description:
The Office Custodian is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, sanitary, and professional office environment for employees, visitors, customers, and vendors. This position supports daily office operations by performing routine cleaning, restocking supplies, removing trash, maintaining common areas, and reporting maintenance or safety concerns.
The ideal candidate is dependable, detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to complete assigned cleaning tasks with minimal supervision while following company safety rules and workplace standards.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain office areas, including lobbies, hallways, conference rooms, break rooms, restrooms, and other assigned spaces.
• Sweep, mop, vacuum, and dust floors, furniture, fixtures, and surfaces as needed.
• Empty trash and recycling containers and replace liners.
• Clean and disinfect restrooms, sinks, counters, toilets, mirrors, doors, handles, and other high-touch areas.
• Restock restroom, breakroom, and cleaning supplies, including paper towels, toilet paper, soap, liners, and related items.
• Clean breakroom tables, counters, sinks, microwaves, refrigerators, coffee areas, and other shared-use areas.
• Maintain a neat and organized supply storage area.
• Report damaged equipment, plumbing issues, lighting problems, leaks, spills, safety hazards, or needed repairs to the supervisor.
• Follow proper procedures for using cleaning chemicals, equipment, and personal protective equipment.
• Assist with setup or cleanup for meetings, employee events, or visitor areas when requested.
• Keep entrances and walkways free of obvious debris or slip hazards.
• Perform periodic deep-cleaning tasks as assigned.
• Follow all company safety rules, policies, and procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding company, employee, customer, or visitor information observed while performing job duties.
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Ability to read and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to work independently and complete assigned tasks on schedule.
• Dependable attendance and punctuality.
• Basic knowledge of cleaning practices, supplies, and safe chemical handling.
• Ability to maintain a professional and respectful attitude with employees, visitors, and vendors.
• Willingness to follow company safety and housekeeping standards.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous custodial, janitorial, housekeeping, or facilities cleaning experience.
• Experience working in an office, manufacturing, or industrial environment.
• Familiarity with SDS sheets, cleaning chemical labels, and basic PPE requirements.

Physical Requirements The physical requirements listed below are representative of those necessary to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, pull, and lift throughout the shift.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to use cleaning tools and equipment such as mops, brooms, vacuums, carts, and cleaning supplies.
• Ability to work around cleaning chemicals, dust, odors, and typical office or facility conditions.
• Ability to climb short ladders or step stools when necessary and authorized.
• Work Environment
• This position primarily works in office and common areas. The employee may occasionally enter production-adjacent areas depending on facility needs and must follow all posted safety rules and PPE requirements. Work may involve exposure to cleaning chemicals, wet floors, dust, noise, and general facility activity.

Schedule Schedule may vary depending on facility needs. The position may require early mornings.
Safety Expectations

• Follow all company safety rules and posted instructions.
• Use cleaning chemicals only as instructed.
• Wear required PPE when handling chemicals or working in designated areas.
• Immediately report spills, hazards, injuries, or unsafe conditions to a supervisor.
• Keep walkways, exits, and common areas free of unnecessary clutter.
• Competencies
• Dependability
• Attention to Detail
• Safety Awareness
• Time Management
• Professionalism
• Initiative
• Respect for Confidentiality
• Teamwork

Equal Employment Opportunity Statementecoat.us provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits unlawful discrimination or harassment in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.Requirements: