Custodian / Janitor

Alsco Inc.; St. Louis, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Plan with Company Match

Life Insurance, Disability Insurance

Vacation, Sick Time, Holidays

Choice of Global Cash Card or Direct‑D

Inclusive and Diverse Team Environment

Job summary

Alsco Uniforms in St. Louis, MO is seeking a Custodian/Janitor responsible for the general maintenance and cleanliness of equipment, facilities and grounds. This role includes preparing facilities for events and supporting other departments as needed.

Key duties include heavy cleaning, sanitizing, trash disposal, and safe operation of cleaning equipment. The position emphasizes safety, teamwork, and reliable, independent performance in a non-exempt environment.

Qualifications

• Recognize colors and sizes and sort accurately.
• Certified to safely operate a powered industrial truck where required.
• Basic knowledge of cleaning products and procedures.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and work well with a team.
• Work independently and follow written or verbal directions.

Responsibilities

• Perform heavy cleaning duties on equipment using appropriate methods.
• Scrub, sanitize, vacuum, sweep and mop offices and facilities.
• Move furniture and equipment between departments and to storage areas.
• Operate a powered industrial truck if certified.
• Participate in safety programs and report hazards or repairs.
• Keep maintenance records and restock cleaning supplies.
• Prepare facilities for meetings or events and maintain clean work areas.

Skills

Color/size recognition

Powered industrial truck operation

Cleaning products knowledge

Task prioritization

Independent work

Education

No formal education required

Tools

Powered Industrial Truck

Job description

St. Louis | SLSTL
315 Lynch St
St Louis, MO 63118, USA

Description

Classification:
Non-Exempt

We are Alsco Uniforms. We’ve been working hard for our customers since 1889 when we invented the uniform and linen rental industry. Alsco Uniforms has grown into a worldwide leader serving over 350,000 customers in 13 countries. It’s our job every day to make every aspect of the customer experience better. Whatever our customers need, Alsco Uniforms finds the answers that work for them.

Our employees are the heart and soul of Alsco Uniforms. As a result, we have a long history of strong financial performance, continuous improvement, and customer service. We’re seeking driven professionals with ambition to grow within our company. We’d love to talk to you about how you can fit into our team of diverse individuals and how your hard work will be rewarded with competitive pay and benefits and ongoing career development.

Join our team and build your career with Alsco Uniforms!

Job Summary

The Custodian is responsible for general maintenance and cleanliness of equipment, facilities and grounds. This position is also referred to as Janitor. Performs other tasks as required.

Benefits

• 401K Plan with Company Match
• Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
• Vacation, Sick Time, Holidays
• Choice of Global Cash Card or Direct Deposit
• Inclusive and Diverse Team Environment

Essential Functions

• Performs heavy cleaning duties such as clean plant equipment using compressed air and other methods.
• Scrub, sanitize, vacuum, sweep and mop.
• Dispose of trash, clean up spills, replace air fresheners, change out light bulbs, lock doors, paint, maintain water coolers, prepare facilities for events such as meetings or banquets.
• Clean offices, bathrooms, break rooms and other areas.
• Move furniture, supplies, textiles or equipment within departments or into storage and assist other departments with other tasks.
• Apply insecticides and fumigants, trim shrubbery and perform other outside maintenance, clear walkways of snow or leaves.
• Participate in Safety programs such as committees or emergency contingency, use Personal Protective Equipment as needed, notify supervision of repair needs, spills, safety concerns or hazardous situations.
• Keep records of maintenance, monitor cleaning supplies, restock supplies in bathrooms, break rooms and other areas.
• Operate a powered industrial truck to move, transfer, load and unload.
• Continuously meet efficiency and safety standards for the position.
• Follow instructions as directed by supervision.
• Keep work area neat and clean.
• Perform other tasks as required.

Additional Functions

• Work in other production positions as needed.

Qualifications

• Recognize colors and sizes, count and sort accurately.
• In some locations, be able and certified to safely operate a powered industrial truck.
• Basic knowledge of cleaning products and procedures or willing to learn.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and work effectively with a team.
• Work independently, comprehend and follow written or verbal direction.

Education

• No requirement.

Typical Physical Activity

• Physical Demands consist of standing, walking, bending, reaching, twisting, working in cramped areas, reaching overhead, pushing, pulling, grasping, lifting up to 90 lbs., carrying up to 50 lbs., and stooping.

Typical Environmental Conditions

• Inside and outside areas of a typical industrial laundry facility, which includes working with and around large machinery, in general offices, outside grounds, variations in temperature, odors, humidity, lint and dust.

Travel Requirements

• none.
• Physical requirements consist of being able to meet the physical demands for the entire shift.

Alsco is an affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Revised: 06/01/2021

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