Facilities Custodian & Light Maintenance

Methode Electronics Inc.; Rolling Meadows (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life & Disability coverage

Wellness program

Time off benefits

401(k) plan with company contribution

Job summary

Methode Electronics Inc. is seeking a versatile facilities technician to perform custodial duties, light maintenance, and material-handling across production, office, and grounds areas.

The role requires lifting up to 50 pounds, forklift operation, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment with varying outdoor conditions, cleaning chemicals, and equipment noise.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Prior custodial, facilities maintenance, or general labor experience preferred.
• Ability to solve practical problems and interpret written, oral, and scheduled instructions.
• Ability to safely operate a forklift and other material handling equipment; forklift certification required or must be obtained within a specified period of hire.
• Basic mechanical aptitude to perform minor repairs and routine facility maintenance.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and prioritize tasks across multiple areas of the facility.
• Availability to respond to occasional facility emergencies outside of routine duties.

Responsibilities

• Sweep, mop, vacuum, dust, and polish floors and surfaces; clean and wash windows throughout the facility.
• Clean restrooms, production areas, and office areas, including covering other areas as needed.
• Empty trash receptacles and restock supplies throughout the building.
• Maintain the lunchroom before and after breaks and shifts.
• Change floor mops and mop heads across departments and collect rags for pick-up.
• Wax and refinish production floors as scheduled.
• Operate forklifts and other material handling equipment to prepare, weigh, and load scrap and materials for removal.
• Assist with snow removal and salting of entryways and other emergency situations.

Skills

Practical problem solving

Independent work

Multi-tasking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Methode Electronics Inc. is seeking a versatile facilities technician to perform custodial duties, light maintenance, and material-handling across production, office, and grounds areas.

The role requires lifting up to 50 pounds, forklift operation, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment with varying outdoor conditions, cleaning chemicals, and equipment noise.