Custodian, 1st Shift - The Toro Company

The Toro Company; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

The Toro Company in Tomah, Wisconsin is seeking a Custodian to maintain a clean, safe, and orderly environment across its facilities. The role covers interior cleaning, waste management, and supporting plant operations on the 2nd shift (Mon-Fri 2:30pm–11:00pm) with overtime as needed.

Starting pay is $23.03 per hour. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, 0–2 years of maintenance experience, and the ability to follow instructions, learn new skills, and operate safety procedures and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 0–2 years of maintenance or related experience is helpful.
• Ability to follow instructions and learn new skills.
• Strong attention to detail and reliability.
• Strong interpersonal skills with cross-functional teams.
• Understand safety regulations and compliance standards.
• Forklift certification or ability to obtain certification.

Responsibilities

• Clean interior of building (office & plant) by sweeping and mopping floors.
• Empty waste containers and separate recyclables for bale or disposal.
• Work with outside vendors for daily material pickup.
• May perform minor painting or material handling tasks.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Operate safety procedures and PPE as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Ability to follow instructions

Learn new skills

Safety regulations understanding

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

Who Are We?

The Toro Company is a homegrown, Minnesota-based company that has been in business since 1914. We pride ourselves on providing world class equipment to help maintain the environment that we love, while putting an emphasis on giving back to the communities that surround us. From residential lawns and gardens to venues such as St. Andrews Links and Target Field, we are a company with a global footprint and a passion for helping people beautify whatever landscape they may be in. With 100 years of operation under our belt and an average employee tenure of 15 years, come find out what makes The Toro Company the best place in Tomah!

The Custodian is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly environment across assigned facilities. This role exists at two levels with duties and expectations increasing in scope and complexity at the higher level.

Starting Pay: $23.03 per hour

2nd Shift: Monday – Friday, 2:30pm – 11:00pm with overtime when needed.

What Will You Do?

• Responsible for interior of building (office & plant) by sweeping and mopping floors, emptying waste containers. Must be observant to detect any unusual conditions or cleaning necessary in the plant.
• Separate cardboard from waste and bail in hydraulic machines.
• Separate other recyclable items, i.e. metal, paper, plastics, & place in designated containers.
• Work with outside vendors to manage daily pick up of material
• May do minor painting, material handling
• Other duties as assigned

What Do You Need?

• High school diploma or GED.
• 0–2 years of maintenance or related experience, helpful.
• Ability to follow instructions and learn new skills.
• Strong attention to detail and reliability.
• Strong interpersonal skills in working with a variety of cross-functional teams.
• Strong understanding of safety regulations and compliance standards
• Must be certified to operate a forklift or ability to obtain certification

Career Progression

• Availability of an open Level II position within the department
• Demonstrative performance, technical proficient and leadership capabilities
• Proactive learning of Level II requirements
• Recommendation from management and successful completion of internal job application process.

Employees are encouraged to develop their skills and express interest in advancement opportunities; however, promotions are contingent on business need and position availability.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Standing, walking: Continuous
• Bending/Kneeling/Crouching/Stooping: Continuous
• Reaching Above Shoulder: Frequent
• Climbing (stairs, ladders, etc.): Occasional
• Sitting: Occasional

Working

• Read/Monitor various equipment/machinery: Occasional
• Being around and/or operating moving machinery/equipment: Occasional
• Unprotected Heights: Occasional
• Lifting from 0 to 55 pounds: Occasional
• Push/Pull/Maneuver Equipment/Products/Materials: Occasional
• Operating a vehicle (as part of your job): Frequent

Hand Movements

• Simple grasping (right and left): Frequent
• Firm grasping (right and left): Occasional
• Fine manipulating (right and left): Occasional
• Recording data: Occasional
• Operating office equipment: Occasional
• Operating computer: Occasional
• Foot movements to operate foot controls: Occasional

Vision: good, close vision, corrected to normal: YES

Color Definition Required: YES

Hearing: Good hearing, corrected to normal: YES

Mobility: Ability to be mobile throughout required work areas.

• Plant, Equipment/Maintenance or Repair Area: Frequent
• Office locations: Occasional

Basic Mental Requirements: This job requires mental capabilities to efficiently prioritize tasks ranging from material handling and transporting products. Furthermore, the incumbent must have a high degree of attention to prevent injury to others.

Working Conditions and Exposures: Working conditions vary. Exposures include moving equipment/machinery, noise, vibration, heat, and some moderate climate variability.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): This position requires the use of PPE. Safety glasses, hearing protection, footwear with steel-toe and metatarsal guards. Other PPE may be task specific or required based on the job or department: gloves, face shield, high visibility vest, FR clothing, respirator, etc. Training on PPE standards, use, and hazard awareness will be provided.

NOTE: This is not necessarily an exhaustive lift of job duties and requirements associated with this job but is intended to represent an accurate reflection of the current job.

The Toro Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants based on merit and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service, or other non-merit factors. We are committed to creating a welcoming environment for all employees.