Custodian

Merritt Precision Technologies; Sweetwater (TN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Merritt Precision is seeking a Custodian to maintain the cleanliness and safety of our Sweetwater facilities in a healthy, sanitary condition. The role involves floor care, restroom sanitation, waste removal, and setting up spaces for meetings and events.

The candidate should be able to read, write and speak English, with prefered high school diploma or GED and prior custodial experience. Work is performed indoors with routine travel between facilities as needed.

Qualifications

• Must read, write and speak English.
• Knowledge of cleaning and preservation methods for floors, walls and fixtures.
• Familiar with operation of vacuums and floor scrubbers.

Responsibilities

• Sweep and mop floors; vacuum carpets and mats as needed.
• Clean and disinfect restrooms and break areas; restock paper products and soaps.
• Empty trash in offices and breakrooms; dispose of recyclables as required.
• Maintain entryways; wipe tables, glass, doors and hardware.
• Move and rearrange furniture for meetings or events as needed.
• Ensure cleaning materials are stored safely and inventory is maintained.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

English proficiency

Team player

Communication skills

Floor care

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Vacuum cleaner operation

Floor scrubber operation

Job description

Company Bio

Since 2004, Merritt Precision has specialized in large-format CNC machining solutions for various sophisticated composite parts. Experience combined with a focus on relationships has helped Merritt Precision bring our customers’ most ambitious ideas to reality and success in the marketplace. With locations in Merritt Island, FL, and Sweetwater, TN, Merritt Precision provides 3D design, scanning, milling, and tooling services to customers with diverse composite needs.

Description

Since 2004, Merritt Precision has specialized in large-format CNC machining solutions for various sophisticated composite parts. Experience combined with a focus on relationships has helped Merritt Precision bring our customers’ most ambitious ideas to reality and success in the marketplace. With locations in Merritt Island, FL, and Sweetwater, TN, Merritt Precision provides 3D design, scanning, milling, and tooling services to customers with diverse composite needs.

Position Summary:

The Custodian is responsible for performing janitorial duties ensuring all Sweetwater facilities are maintained in a healthy, safe and sanitary manner.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Maintain floors by sweeping and mopping; Vacuum carpets and mats, cleaning carpets as needed or requested.
• Clean and disinfect all restrooms and break areas; restock all paper products and soaps.
• Empty trash in all offices and breakrooms to include taking cardboard to the appropriate bins for disposal.
• Maintain outside walk areas including sweeping debris and emptying ashtrays and tobacco receptacles; wiping down or pressure washing tables as needed.
• Clean and polish fixtures and water fountains.
• Wash and dust windows, walls, baseboards and blinds as needed.
• Maintain the front office entrance, including glass, doors and hardware
• Perform various tasks in moving or rearranging furniture, desks and other equipment; help to set up Training Room for meetings, dinners, etc.
• Ensure cleaning materials and supplies are stored in a safe and orderly manner, maintaining an adequate inventory.
• All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Must be able to read, write and speak English.
• Knowledge of methods of cleaning and preserving floors, walls and fixtures; Cleaning materials and disinfectants, equipment and tools used in custodial work.
• Must be familiar with the operation of vacuums, floor scrubber, ladders and step stools.
• Ability to verbally communicate well with others.
• Must have a friendly demeanor and be a team player.

Education And Work Experience

• High School graduate or GED preferred.
• Prior custodial experience preferred.

Environmental Conditions

Work is performed primarily in an indoor environment, with regular travel to/from facility buildings; Exposure to dust, grease, odors, and cleaning agents.

Physical Effort

Primary functions require sufficient physical ability necessary for mobility to walk and stand for prolonged periods of time; stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, climb, reach and twist; regularly push, pull, lift, and/or carry light to moderately heavy objects and occasionally objects up to 50 pounds.

Safety Equipment Requirements

Safety glasses, gloves, dust mask when in required areas.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Merritt Precision is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement

Merritt Precision is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of a position, unless doing so would create an undue hardship. Merritt Precision engages in an interactive process with applicants and employees to identify reasonable accommodations.