Custodian

Alsco Inc.; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Custodian, where you will play a vital role in maintaining cleanliness and safety. This position involves performing essential cleaning duties, ensuring that facilities are well-kept and ready for use. You will be part of a diverse team that values hard work and dedication, with opportunities for career growth and development. Your contributions will directly impact the overall customer experience and the efficiency of operations. If you are motivated, reliable, and eager to make a difference, this role offers competitive pay and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

401K Plan with Company Match

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Vacation

Sick Time

Holidays

Inclusive and Diverse Team Environment

Qualifications

• Ability to operate cleaning equipment and follow safety protocols.
• Must be able to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform heavy cleaning duties and maintain cleanliness of facilities.
• Dispose of trash, clean offices, and assist with maintenance tasks.

Skills

Cleaning Skills

Teamwork

Time Management

Color Recognition

Education

No formal education required

Tools

Powered Industrial Truck

Cleaning Equipment

Job description

We are Alsco Uniforms. We’ve been working hard for our customers since 1889 when we invented the uniform and linen rental industry. Alsco Uniforms has grown into a worldwide leader serving over 350,000 customers in 13 countries. It’s our job every day to make every aspect of the customer experience better. Whatever our customers need, Alsco Uniforms finds the answers that work for them.

Our employees are the heart and soul of Alsco Uniforms. As a result, we have a long history of strong financial performance, continuous improvement, and customer service. We’re seeking driven professionals with ambition to grow within our company. We’d love to talk to you about how you can fit into our team of diverse individuals and how your hard work will be rewarded with competitive pay and benefits and ongoing career development.

Join our team and build your career with Alsco Uniforms!

Job Summary:

The Custodian is responsible for general maintenance and cleanliness of equipment, facilities and grounds. This position is also referred to as Janitor. Performs other tasks as required.

Benefits:

1. 401K Plan with Company Match
2. Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
3. Vacation, Sick Time, Holidays
4. Choice of Global Cash Card or Direct Deposit
5. Inclusive and Diverse Team Environment

Essential Functions:

1. Performs heavy cleaning duties such as clean plant equipment using compressed air and other methods.
2. Scrub, sanitize, vacuum, sweep and mop.
3. Dispose of trash, clean up spills, replace air fresheners, change out light bulbs, lock doors, paint, maintain water coolers, prepare facilities for events such as meetings or banquets.
4. Clean offices, bathrooms, break rooms and other areas.
5. Move furniture, supplies, textiles or equipment within departments or into storage and assist other departments with other tasks.
6. Apply insecticides and fumigants, trim shrubbery and perform other outside maintenance, clear walkways of snow or leaves.
7. Participate in Safety programs such as committees or emergency contingency, use Personal Protective Equipment as needed, notify supervision of repair needs, spills, safety concerns or hazardous situations.
8. Keep records of maintenance, monitor cleaning supplies, restock supplies in bathrooms, break rooms and other areas.
9. Operate a powered industrial truck to move, transfer, load and unload.
10. Continuously meet efficiency and safety standards for the position.
11. Follow instructions as directed by supervision.
12. Keep work area neat and clean.
13. Perform other tasks as required.

Additional Functions:

1. Work in other production positions as needed.

Qualifications:

1. Recognize colors and sizes, count and sort accurately.
2. In some locations, be able and certified to safely operate a powered industrial truck.
3. Basic knowledge of cleaning products and procedures or willing to learn.
4. Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and work effectively with a team.
5. Work independently, comprehend and follow written or verbal direction.

Education:

No requirement.

Typical Physical Activity:

Physical Demands consist of standing, walking, bending, reaching, twisting, working in cramped areas, reaching overhead, pushing, pulling, grasping, lifting up to 90 lbs., carrying up to 50 lbs., and stooping.

Typical Environmental Conditions:

Inside and outside areas of a typical industrial laundry facility, which includes working with and around large machinery, in general offices, outside grounds, variations in temperature, odors, humidity, lint and dust.

Travel Requirements:

None. Physical requirements consist of being able to meet the physical demands for the entire shift.

For a general description of benefits that are being offered for this position, please visit alsco.com/benefits.

Alsco Uniforms is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Candidates are considered for employment with Alsco Uniforms without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status (specifically status as a disabled veteran, recently separated veteran, armed forces service medal veteran, or active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran), or other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Revised: 04/29/2022