Custodian

Tri Valley, Inc.; Dudley (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Tri Valley, Inc. is seeking a dedicated custodial technician to maintain cleanliness and safety throughout the facility. You will perform cleaning, sanitizing, and routine maintenance tasks in offices, restrooms, and common areas, following an established schedule.

The role requires two years of custodial or similar experience, reliability, and the ability to work independently. You will assist the Facilities Manager, handle light repairs, and help with seasonal tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• Two years’ experience in custodial, maintenance or similar field is required.
• Regular and reliable attendance is expected.
• Good time management and problem-solving skills are essential.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Basic computer skills are preferred.
• Ability to interact professionally with all levels of staff.

Responsibilities

• Clean, dust, vacuum and mop throughout the building, including offices, common areas and conference rooms.
• Clean and sanitize restrooms, lunchroom, and all appliances; manage trash and recycling.
• Restock dispensers and supplies; identify areas of concern and report to supervisor.
• Assist Facilities Manager as a contact person when contractors are on-site.
• Move furniture and deliveries; perform light maintenance tasks and repairs as needed.
• Change building and refrigerator water filters on schedule; assist with seasonal tasks.

Skills

Time management

Problem-solving

Self-motivation

Independent work

Attention to detail

Deadline-driven

Basic computer skills

Professional communication

Job description

This position provides custodial services along with light maintenance work throughout the facility as needed and pursuant to an established schedule.

Custodial Responsibilities

Clean, dust, vacuum and mop throughout the building; walkways and high traffic areas, offices, common areas and conference rooms.

• Clean and sanitize restroom facilities including toilets, trash, sanitary bins, stall surfaces, counters, sinks, floors and mirrors.
• Clean and sanitize lunchroom including countertops, tables, chairs, floors, trash receptacles, water dispensers and all appliances.
• Empty trash from offices, cubicles and outside waste container, replace liners as needed; bring to collection area, pick up littered trash on property.
• Recycling – collect single-stream and cardboard/paper recycling from deposit areas in the building; bring to the pick-up location.
• Seasonally assist with weeding of the property, light shoveling and keeping the walkways clear of ice.

Maintenance Responsibilities

• Minor repairs: spackling, paint touch-up, changing light bulbs/batteries, assembling furniture, hanging bulletin boards, replacing ceiling tiles, etc.
• Move furniture, tables, chairs and deliveries of paper products, etc.
• Change building and refrigerator water filters on schedule.
• Empty and clean the grease trap in the Meals on Wheels kitchen during the summer.
• Clean and turn on and off auxiliary heaters on a seasonal schedule.

• Check supplies in the 1st and 2nd floor janitorial closets and provide the Facilities Manager with a supply order list.

• Refill dispensers such as toilet paper, paper towels, hand sanitizer, etc. throughout the building as needed.
• Identify areas of concern in the building.
• Assist the Facilities Manager with being a contact person when contractors are on-site.
• Any other miscellaneous duties as required by the Facilities Manager.

Essential Functions/Qualifications

Two years’ experience in custodial, maintenance or similar field.

• Regular and reliable attendance.
• Time management and problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to interact with all levels of the organization in a professional manner.

Physical Demands

• Constant bending, reaching, twisting, standing, walking and climbing.
• Use of equipment and tools including vacuums, ladders, power washer, hand and power tools. Must be able to carry and push items up to 65 pounds.

Work Environment

Work is performed inside main office building; limited outside work in the elements.