Custodian

Keel; Alma (MI); On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Competitive Pay

401(k) Match

HSA/FSA

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Shift Differentials

Overtime Potential

On-the-Job Training

Certification Sponsorship

Career Growth

We Do Fun Things, Plus More!

Job summary

Keel is seeking a Custodian to maintain the cleanliness of our large manufacturing facility and assist the maintenance staff as needed. The role offers days, Monday through Friday, 6:00 am to 4:30 pm, with duties including cleaning walls, floors and equipment, restocking supplies, and overseeing waste disposal to keep the site safe and compliant.

You will follow cleaning protocols, use approved products, and support maintenance tasks with teamwork and reliability.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Basic knowledge of cleaning products required.
• 1+ years of janitorial/custodial experience preferred.
• Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions, such as those on cleaning product labels.
• Good communication skills and the ability to prioritize with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Duties include cleaning walls, floors, equipment, or any other areas of the facility as needed.
• You will restock cleaning supplies and maintain janitor closets in an organized, safe manner.
• Waste disposal, managing coolant supplies and waste system, and general sanitation of the facilities will be daily tasks.
• Other maintenance duties as assigned.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Built on Experience. Built for Skill. Built for You.

Keel was formed by bringing together three industry leaders combining generations of hands‑on expertise in steel fabrication, shipbuilding, aerospace, and defense manufacturing.

That means when you join Keel, you're joining a team backed by decades of proven craftsmanship and real‑world results.

We build ships, defense systems, aerospace components, and heavy steel structures that serve critical missions — and we do it with pride.

Your Mission:

As a Custodian for Keel, you will be responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of our large manufacturing facility and occasionally assisting the maintenance staff.

Shift: Days, Monday - Friday, 6:00 am to 4:30 pm

Explore the Depth of the Role:

• Duties include cleaning walls, floors, equipment, or any other areas of the facility as needed.
• You will restock cleaning supplies and maintain janitor closets in an organized, safe manner.
• Waste disposal, managing coolant supplies and waste system, and general sanitation of the facilities will be daily tasks.
• Other maintenance duties such as equipment and lighting will be managed as needed.
• May be asked to assist maintenance mechanics with their tasks occasionally.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Mission Readiness:

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Basic knowledge of cleaning products required.
• 1+ years of janitorial/custodial experience preferred.
• Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions, such as those on cleaning product labels.
• Good communication skills and the ability to prioritize with minimal supervision.

Travel Requirements:

• Minimal

Physical Requirements:

• May be required to stand, walk, sit, reach/pull/push with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop or kneel regularly.
• May lift or carry 50lbs. Weights exceeding 50lbs will require mechanical means to maneuver.

Become a part of our Builders and you too can...

• Uphold Safety and Quality Standards
• Embody Team Spirit
• Relentless Customer Focus
• Convey Integrity, Trust, and Professionalism
• Execute with Excellence and Velocity

What Keel will build for you:

• Comprehensive Benefit Package
• Competitive Pay
• 401(k) Match
• HSA/FSA
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Internal Referral Bonus Opportunities
• Shift Differentials
• Overtime Potential
• Paid on the Job Training
• Certification Sponsorship Opportunities
• Committed to Individual Career Growth
• We Do Fun Things, Plus More!

Need Assistance?

If you require a reasonable accommodation at any stage of the employment process, please email [e-mail] with details about your request and your contact information. Accommodation requests are reviewed individually on a case‑by‑case basis. Please note that this email address is monitored only for inquiries related to reasonable accommodation requests.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

What we build, builds us.

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