Custodian

MANITOU Group; Madison (SD); On-site; USD 57,308,000 - 71,635,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401k matching

Tuition reimbursement

Volunteer program

Wellness activities

Employee and family activities

Job summary

MANITOU Group in Madison, SD is seeking a Custodian to perform janitorial duties across the facility, with shifts Mon–Thu 5a–3:30p and a base pay of $20.00–$25.00 per hour plus a potential quarterly bonus.

The role requires safety-minded cleaning, ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and the ability to work with minimal supervision, onsite with comprehensive benefits and inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of standard cleaning methods and procedures.
• Ability to stand, walk, and bend for long hours.
• Experience with cleaning equipment (vacuum, buffers).
• Knowledge of occupational hazards safety rules.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe work environment.
• Work without close supervision.
• Keeps buildings and property in clean and orderly condition.
• Sweeps, mops, scrubs, or vacuum floors.
• Gathers and empties trash.
• Scrubs, sanitizes, and supplies restroom facilities.
• Dusts furniture, walls, and equipment.
• Cleans windows, mirrors, and partitions.
• Follows procedures for chemical cleaners and equipment use.
• Prepares cleaning solutions per instructions.
• Cleans and polishes furniture and fixtures.
• Manages inventory of cleaning supplies.
• Notifies managers about repairs or building needs.
• Work with coworkers politely and share cross-training.
• Able to work overtime as required.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Skills

Physical stamina

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Vacuum cleaners

Floor buffers

Cleaning solutions

Job description

Why work for Manitou Group?

Manitou is purposefully committed to you, its people. Based on a “One United Team” focus, we internationally cultivate our purpose-driven and agile work environment. As an equal opportunity employer, we cultivate, build and elevate our more than 6000 employees and their diversity across more than 30 countries we operate in. There are 6 main plants with locations in France, the USA, India, Italy and more than 30 subsidiaries all around the world.

Job ID: 46356

Date: 6 October 2026

Job Family: Production

Type of contract: Permanent, Permanent

General Accountability

The Custodian position will safely perform Janitorial duties and/or simple maintenance operations throughout the entirety of the Manitou facility. Such operations could include work both indoors and outdoors as needed.

Shift Available: Monday-Thursday 5a – 3:30p

Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe work environment
• Work without close supervision.
• Keeps buildings and property in clean and orderly condition.
• Sweeps, mops, scrubs, or vacuum floors.
• Gathers and empties trash.
• Scrubs, sanitizes, and supplies restroom facilities.
• Dusts furniture, walls, and equipment.
• Cleans windows, mirrors, and partitions with soap and other cleansers..
• Follows procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power machinery to prevent damage to floors and fixtures.
• Mixes cleaning solutions and chemicals in containers in preparation for cleaning, according to instructions.
• Cleans and polishes furniture and fixtures.
• Manages inventory of cleaning supplies.
• Notifies managers regarding the need for repairs or additions to building operating systems.
• Work with coworkers in a polite and courteous manner, providing cross training as needed.
• Able to work overtime as required.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs. independently.
• Other duties as assigned.

Experience

• Knowledge of standard cleaning methods and procedures.
• Ability to stand, walk, and bend for many hours
• Ability to perform repetitive motion for long periods of time.
• Experience with using cleaning equipment, including vacuum cleaners, floor buffers, and cleaning solutions
• Knowledge of occupational hazards safety rules.
• Ability to practice good communication skills.
• Ability to lift heavy objects, climb ladders and work at particular heights as needed.

Education

• High school diploma or GED.

Internal & External Connections

• Ability to work with others well and also with outside vendors / suppliers.

What does MANITOU Group offer?

• Base Pay Range between $20.00 – $25.00 per hour plus a potential quarterly bonus based on performance metrics
  • *Actual pay determined by experience level, skills, qualifications & work location
• This position is located onsite in Madison, South Dakota
• Travel Requirements – no travel required
• In addition to an inclusive compensation package, we offer a comprehensive benefits program including Medical/Dental/Vision, a matching 401k, tuition reimbursement, volunteer program, wellness activities, employee and family activities throughout the year and so much more!
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Manitou Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status or disability status.

Location(s)

• United States - Madison