Building & Grounds Custodian

Medline Industries, Inc. in; Tinton Falls (NJ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability

401(k) contributions

Paid time off

Job summary

Medline Industries, LP in New Jersey is seeking a facilities maintenance assistant responsible for custodial, groundskeeping, and basic building maintenance to keep the site safe and clean.

The role includes inspecting facilities, minor repairs, snow clearance, liaison with office manager, and vendor coordination to ensure doors and lights function properly. It requires strong physical stamina and the ability to lift up to 75 lbs as needed.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: Previous custodial or maintenance preferred.
• Must be able to bend, twist, reach, push, and lift for extended periods daily.

Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance work including plumbing, electrical, lighting, painting, mechanical, and related tasks.
• Keep buildings cleaned daily: trash, vacuuming, dusting, sweeping, and sanitizing floors, restrooms, grounds, and common areas.
• Process trash removal and manage corrugated scraps with a baler.
• Check and secure buildings at shift changes to ensure safety and cleanliness.
• Clear snow from entrances and walkways and spread sand and ice-melting chemicals.
• Maintain equipment in functional condition.
• Perform minor maintenance on buildings.

Skills

Physical stamina

Lifting up to 75 lbs

Stand for long hours

On-call availability

Overtime willingness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

This position is responsible for performing custodial, groundskeeping, and facility maintenance duties to ensure a safe and clean environment for staff.

Responsible for inspecting facilities, conducting minor maintenance on buildings, fixtures, and furnishings, and removing snow. This role also involves troubleshooting maintenance problems, coordinating repairs and renovations with the office manager, and managing services provided by outside vendors.

Job Description

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform general maintenance work including plumbing, electrical, lighting, painting, mechanical, pressure washing, and related tasks.
• Conduct general housekeeping such as emptying trash, cleaning, vacuuming, dusting, sweeping, and sanitizing buildings daily, including floors, restrooms, grounds, and common areas.
• Process trash removal and manage corrugated scraps with a compactor and compact surplus corrugated boxes in baler.
• Check and secure buildings at the beginning and end of shifts to ensure safety and cleanliness.
• Clear snow from entrances and walkways and spread sand and ice-melting chemicals.
• Maintain equipment in functional condition.
• Perform minor maintenance on buildings.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
• Certification / Licensure: None
• Work Experience: Previous custodial or maintenance experience preferred.
• Knowledge / Skills / Abilities: Physical activities necessary to perform one or more essential functions of the position.
• Ability to bend, twist, reach, push, lift for extended periods daily.
• Frequently move, lift, carry supplies/equipment up to 50 lbs and may have to occasionally lift up to 75 lbs.
• Must be able to stand for minimum of 8 hours and up to 12 hours for up to 6 days a week.
• Ability to continuously ascend and descend from ladders and stairs, work at heights and/or from a ladder, work from a lying down position, work with your hands above your head.
• Ability to work overtime and must be available for on-call requests as needed.

PREFERRED JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Education: None
• Certification / Licensure: None
• Work Experience: None
• Knowledge / Skills / Abilities: None

Medline Industries, LP, and its subsidiaries, offer a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.

The anticipated salary range for this position: $16.50 - $24.00 Hourly.

The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s location, education, experience, skills, and abilities.

Medline will not pay less than the applicable minimum wage or salary threshold.

Our benefit package includes health insurance, life and disability, 401(k) contributions, paid time off, etc., for employees working 30 or more hours per week on average.

For roles where employees work less than 30 hours per week, benefits include 401(k) contributions, paid time off, as well as access to the Employee Assistance Program, Employee Resource Groups and the Employee Service Corp.

We’re dedicated to creating a Medline where everyone feels they belong and can grow their career. We strive to do this by seeking diversity in all forms, acting inclusively, and ensuring that people have tools and resources to perform at their best.

Medline Industries, LP is an equal opportunity employer.

Medline evaluates qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, neurodivergence, protected veteran status, marital or family status, caregiver responsibilities, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Through our culture of belonging, our agile and resilient global team is determined to get our customers exactly what they need, at the right time, every time.

If you’re a self-starter, eager to grow your career within a high-performing environment, this is the place for you.