Custodian

nVent; Town of Oregon (WI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

nVent Management Company is seeking a Custodian to keep production areas clean and safe, supporting a dynamic manufacturing team. Responsibilities include separating recyclables, light maintenance, and cleaning tasks to ensure a pristine work environment.

The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and reliable attendance, with opportunities to contribute to energy conservation and compliant operations within a global electrical solutions company.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required, or an equivalent combination of education and training.
• Ability to read, write, and perform basic math operations.
• Common sense to follow simple instructions and handle standardized situations.
• Basic computer skills for manufacturing equipment operation and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a spotless and safe work environment in production areas.
• Separate recyclables and construction debris for accurate collection.
• Perform light maintenance tasks including air filters and light cleaning.
• Assist with pre-shipment cleaning and general labor duties.
• Communicate repair or maintenance needs to outside contractors as needed.
• Support safety and energy conservation initiatives within the facility.

Skills

Strong oral communication

Excellent teamwork

Punctuality

Initiative

Quality and efficiency

Safety awareness

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We’re looking for people who put their innovation to work to advance our success – and their own. Join an organization that ensures a more secure world through connecting and protecting our customers with inventive electrical solutions.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Join nVent Management Company as a Custodian and be a vital part of our world-class manufacturing team! You will play a crucial role in maintaining a spotless and safe work environment. This position offers an outstanding opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative setting where our innovative solutions ensure a more secure world.

• Separate recyclables and construction debris, ensuring they are placed accurately for collection.
• Keep production areas exceptionally clean and sanitized according to daily schedules and as needed.
• Assist with general labor tasks such as point touch-up and pre-shipment building cleaning.
• Perform light maintenance tasks, including changing air filters, moving furniture, and snow removal.
• Identify maintenance tasks and communicate requirements to outside contractors.
• Recommend measures to improve electrical infrastructure, equipment performance, and energy conservation.
• Operate a forklift (certification will be provided if needed).
• Undertake other assigned duties that help build an enjoyable and pride-filled workplace.

Proficiency

• Strong oral communication skills – speak clearly, listen well, and respond to questions effectively.
• Excellent teamwork – contribute to a positive team spirit and support others’ efforts to succeed.
• Consistent attendance and punctuality.
• Initiative – volunteer readily, seek increased responsibilities, and offer help when needed.
• Dedication to quality and quantity – complete work timely and efficiently.
• Safety and security awareness – observe procedures, report unsafe conditions, and use materials accurately.

To Succeed In This Role, You Should Demonstrate

• High school diploma or GED, or one to three months related experience/training, or an equivalent combination.
• Ability to read, write, and perform basic math operations.
• Common sense understanding to follow simple instructions and handle standardized situations.
• Basic computer skills for manufacturing equipment operation and Microsoft Office.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

The work setting includes potential exposure to electrical shock hazards, fumes, airborne particles, outdoor weather conditions, and occasional vibration. Noise levels are generally moderate. Physical requirements involve frequent standing, walking, handling, reaching, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. Sitting occurs occasionally, lifting up to 50 pounds regularly, lifting up to 100 pounds often, and lifting more than 100 pounds at times. Specific vision capabilities include the ability to adjust focus.

We Have

• A dynamic global reach with diverse operations around the world that will stretch your abilities, provide plentiful career opportunities, and allow you to make an impact every day
  • nVent is a leading global provider of electrical connection and protection solutions. We believe our inventive electrical solutions enable safer systems and ensure a more secure world. We design, manufacture, market, install and service high performance products and solutions that connect and protect some of the world's most sensitive equipment, buildings and critical processes. We offer a comprehensive range of systems protection and electrical connections solutions across industry-leading brands that are recognized globally for quality, reliability and innovation.
  • Our principal office is in London and our management office in the United States is in Minneapolis. Our robust portfolio of leading electrical product brands dates back more than 100 years and includes nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, ILSCO, SCHROFF and TRACHTE. Learn more at www.nvent.com.
• Commitment to strengthen communities where our employees live and work
  • We encourage and support the philanthropic activities of our employees worldwide
  • Through our nVent in Action matching program, we provide funds to nonprofit and educational organizations where our employees volunteer or donate money
• Core values that shape our culture and drive us to deliver the best for our employees and our customers. We’re known for being:
  • Innovative & adaptable
  • Dedicated to absolute integrity
  • Focused on the customer first
  • Respectful and team oriented
  • Optimistic and energizing
  • Accountable for performance
  • Benefits to support the lives of our employees

Benefit Overview

• Medical, dental, and vision plans along with flexible spending accounts, short-term and long-term disability benefits, critical illness, accident insurance and life insurance.
• A 401(k) retirement plan and an employee stock purchase plan — both include a company match.
• Other supplemental benefits may include tuition reimbursement, caregiver, personal and parental leave, back-up care services, paid time off including volunteer time, a well-being program, and/or legal & identity theft protection.

At nVent, we connect and protect our customers with inventive electrical solutions. People are our most valuable asset. Inclusion and diversity means that we celebrate and encourage each other’s authenticity because we understand that uniqueness sparks growth.