Custodian Job Description

Custodian Job Description Template

Our company is looking for a Custodian to join our team.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain routine upkeep of exterior areas;
• ability to perform manual work requiring some physical strength and agility;
• Maintaining outside grounds;
• Walk, kneel, bend, stoop, and stand for up to 8 hours;
• The ability to work well with people. The ability to have a pleasant disposition with all individuals involved in Salvation Army programs;
• Clean and polish furniture and fixtures;
• break rooms in the warehouse during production and fills all respective logs;
• Clean sinks in break rooms and coffee stations with disinfectant;
• Operate industrial vacuum cleaners to remove scraps, dirt, heavy debris and other refuse;
• Clean grounds, sidewalks, etc. in fall and spring;
• Regular and timely attendance;
• Responsibilities;
• Limited grounds maintenance such as weeding, watering, and maintaining outdoor furniture, etc. as required;
• Restocks break rooms and restrooms with janitorial supplies;
• Remove shipped material from delivery vehicles and move to designated storage area.

Requirements:

• High School degree preferred;
• Ability to prioritize work;
• Reliable;
• Sufficient understanding of reading, writing, and communicating in English;
• Able to see well enough to identify cleaning needs and complete to acceptable standards;
• Ability to work independently in addition to working as a member of a team;
• Valid Washington State Drivers license with proof of auto insurance;
• Light maintenance/repair experience;
• Background check required;
• Requires standing for extended periods;
• Regularly requires carrying objects that are up to 50 lbs by hand;
• Must be able to work closely and well with others in a team environment;
• Basic Computer skills;
• Previous working experience as a custodian/janitor will be a plus;
• Speak and understand English.