Maintenance Cleaner/Custodian (2nd Shift)

Cleaner

Bus Maintenance

Job Description:

Move forward with us! At NJ TRANSIT, you'll join us in transforming the third-largest transportation agency in North America. We are committed to delivering safe, reliable service that gets our customers to their destinations on time—and we’re looking to hire talented folks with a love of learning to make it all possible.

Summary:

Under the direction of garage management, a Cleaner is responsible for cleaning and maintaining all NJ TRANSIT vehicles, facilities, and property.

Roles and Responsibilities :

Cleans interior of NJ TRANSIT buses, including sweeping and mopping bus floors, cleaning windows, maintaining the driver's area, vacuuming, and cleaning upholstery, cleaning light fixtures, washing interior surfaces

Removes trash, litter, and other refuse from buses

Cleans exterior of buses and all other NJ TRANSIT vehicles, including soaping, scrubbing, and rinsing of vehicles

Performs periodic sweeping and cleaning of Company property and facilities, operating mechanical equipment as required to perform their job duties

Fills out work report forms as required and performs all other duties as required by garage management

Must be able to understand written and oral directions

Must be able to work in harmony with fellow employees

Must be able to work with minimum supervision

Must be able to move furniture and equipment properly to perform cleaning duties

Must be available for emergencies

Physical Demands:

Frequent lifting and carrying of objects, walking to bus pushing cleaning objects or cart with loads 40 lbs or above

A moderate degree of muscle endurance is required to push cart, manipulate buckets, and use mop during the repetitious movements associated with the cleaning process

Frequent manipulation including lifting of mop, broom, and other cleaning utensils

Work is performed in standing upright position 75% of time. Frequent bending of body at the waist with 25% of work done kneeling, stooping, crouching etc.

Repetitive bending and working in cramped spaces (low seals, cushions, and luggage racks). And repetitive climbing into and out of bus

Education, Experience, and Qualifications:

Previous experience in the janitorial preferred

Must have a High School diploma or GED from a recognized and accredited school

Ability to read, write, speak and understand English

Capable of completing forms and carrying out duties of the position

Pass the pre-employment physical and background checks (interview, background check and pre-employment medical screening)

Must have flexibility to work any shift including evenings, weekends, and holidays

At NJ TRANSIT you will enjoy a competitive salary and excellent benefit package :

Full benefit package including medical, prescription, dental and vision

Pension plan plus 457 tax-deferred savings plans

Growth Opportunities

Paid time off

Pay rate is $20.07 Hourly

NJ TRANSIT is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation 49 CFR Part 40 does not authorize the use of marijuana for any reason . It is unacceptable for any safety-sensitive employee subject to drug testing under DOT regulations to use recreational or medical marijuana. The prohibition includes any derivative of marijuana such as CBD oils, teas, etc. T he use of recreational and medical marijuana is a violation of NJ TRANSIT’s Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Policy for safety-sensitive employees.

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