Facilities Representative

Shepherd Electric Company; Richmond, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Shepherd Electric Supply in Richmond, VA is seeking a Facilities Representative to maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming branch environment. You will be responsible for cleaning restrooms, break rooms, offices, and common areas, and keeping floors and entrances spotless to support daily operations.

This role emphasizes safety, attention to detail, and dependable teamwork. You will manage cleaning supplies, stock essentials, report hazards, and coordinate with the team to keep the branch ready

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Prior janitorial, custodial, or cleaning experience preferred; we will train the right candidate.
• Knowledge of safe use of cleaning products and equipment, or willingness to learn.
• Ability to follow a cleaning schedule and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. and to stand, walk, bend, and be on your feet for extended periods.
• Ability to work the scheduled shift, including evenings/weekends if applicable — confirm.
• Ability to successfully complete pre-employment screening requirements.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize restrooms, break rooms, offices, and common areas on a set schedule.
• Sweep, mop, vacuum, and maintain floors throughout the branch, including warehouse and counter/will-call areas.
• Wipe and disinfect high-touch surfaces — counters, door handles, and shared equipment.
• Keep entrances, glass doors, and customer-facing areas clean and welcoming.
• Clean up spills immediately and place wet-floor signage to prevent slips and falls.
• Keep aisles, walkways, and emergency exits clear and free of hazards.
• Store and handle cleaning chemicals safely, per label instructions and Shepherd standards.
• Report any hazard you can’t resolve — a leak, a broken fixture, a damaged floor — right away.
• Keep restrooms and break rooms stocked with paper products, soap, and supplies.
• Track cleaning supply levels and reorder or report before anything runs out.
• Keep equipment and supplies stored safely and in their proper place.
• Empty trash and recycling on a regular cadence and dispose of waste per branch guidelines.
• Keep dumpster and waste areas clean and orderly.
• Follow proper procedures for any regulated or special-handling waste.

Skills

Attention to detail

Dependable

Safety-minded

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

About Shepherd Electric Supply Since 1892, Shepherd Electric Supply has been the first call when complex, time-critical electrical challenges need to be solved, and reliability truly matters. We move materials accurately and on time, so contractors stay on schedule, projects stay on track, and customers never have to wonder if we will come through. Our success comes from people who take pride in doing things the right way — safely, accurately, and with care for teammates and customers alike. If you want to do work that matters at a company that notices, this is the place.

Why This Role Matters

A clean, safe, well-kept branch is not a nice-to-have — it is the environment every promise Shepherd makes depends on. Teammates work safer and faster in a space that’s orderly. Customers who walk into a clean, cared-for branch trust the operation behind it. The Facilities Representative keeps that environment right, every day. This is not just pushing a broom. You are the person who keeps floors safe to walk, restrooms and break rooms decent for the people who use them, and the whole branch presentable to anyone who comes through the door. When a spill gets cleaned before someone slips, or a restroom is stocked before anyone notices it wasn’t — that’s the job done right. This role is for someone who takes pride in a space, who notices the details others walk past, and who understands that a clean, safe branch is part of how Shepherd shows up for its people and its customers.

Work Shift and Hours

Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 4:00pm

Compensation Details

The expected pay rate for this position is starting between $18.00 - $25.00 per hour depending on experience.

How This Role Connects to Our Compass

We Keep Our Promises: A clean, safe branch isn’t a once-in-a-while thing — it’s every shift, on schedule, whether or not anyone is watching. Restrooms stocked, floors clean, trash handled. People count on the space being right, and you make sure it is.

We Stay Hungry: You notice what needs attention before you’re asked, and you look for the smarter way — the recurring mess with a root cause, the supply that always runs out, the corner everyone forgets. You don’t just clean the space, you keep making it better.

We Grow Together: You share the branch with the whole team and its customers. You time your work so it doesn’t disrupt operations, work respectfully around people, and treat the space as everyone’s. A well-kept branch lifts everyone in it.

We Own It: You don’t walk past the spill, the overflowing bin, or the smudged glass door. You take responsibility for the whole space — and when something’s beyond cleaning, like a leak or a broken fixture, you report it rather than leave it for the next person.

We Go Above & Beyond: You see the details others miss — the entrance a customer notices first, the break room that makes a teammate’s day a little better. You leave the branch cleaner and more welcoming than the minimum ever would.

Key Outcomes

Organized by what matters, not just what you do.

Cleanliness & Sanitation

• Clean and sanitize restrooms, break rooms, offices, and common areas on a set schedule so they stay consistently presentable.
• Sweep, mop, vacuum, and maintain floors throughout the branch, including warehouse and counter/will-call areas.
• Wipe and disinfect high-touch surfaces — counters, door handles, and shared equipment.
• Keep entrances, glass doors, and customer-facing areas clean and welcoming.

Safety & Hazard Prevention

• Clean up spills immediately and place wet-floor signage to prevent slips and falls.
• Keep aisles, walkways, and emergency exits clear and free of hazards.
• Store and handle cleaning chemicals safely, per label instructions and Shepherd standards.
• Report any hazard you can’t resolve — a leak, a broken fixture, a damaged floor — right away.

Supplies & Restocking

• Keep restrooms and break rooms stocked with paper products, soap, and supplies.
• Track cleaning supply levels and reorder or report before anything runs out.
• Keep equipment and supplies stored safely and in their proper place.

Waste & Recycling

• Empty trash and recycling on a regular cadence and dispose of waste per branch guidelines.
• Keep dumpster and waste areas clean and orderly.
• Follow proper procedures for any regulated or special-handling waste [confirm what applies at this branch].

Care of the Space & Continuous Improvement

• Notice recurring problem areas and address the cause, not just the symptom.
• Report building or maintenance issues you spot while cleaning.
• Look for smarter, better ways to keep the branch clean and safe.

What Success Looks Like

After 90 days, you and your Manager should both be able to point to these markers:

• Restrooms, break rooms, and common areas are consistently clean and stocked, every shift.
• Floors are clean and dry, and spills are handled quickly with proper signage.
• Trash and recycling never pile up, and waste areas stay orderly.
• Aisles and exits stay clear, and hazards are reported promptly.
• You’ve flagged at least one issue — a leak, a recurring mess, a safety concern — before it became a problem.
• Teammates and customers notice the branch is clean and well cared for.

Who Thrives Here

This role is a strong fit if:

• You take pride in a clean, orderly space and notice the details others walk past.
• You take ownership without being reminded — you don’t leave a spill or a full bin for someone else.
• You’re dependable and consistent, because cleanliness is about doing it right every day.
• You work respectfully and considerately around teammates and customers.
• You stay safety-minded — for yourself and everyone in the building.
• You care about the work being done right, not just done.
• You want to be part of a team that notices when you do the job well.

Qualifications & Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Prior janitorial, custodial, or cleaning experience preferred; we will train the right candidate.
• Knowledge of safe use of cleaning products and equipment, or willingness to learn.
• Ability to follow a cleaning schedule and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to lift up to [25] lbs. and to stand, walk, bend, and be on your feet for extended periods [confirm physical requirements].
• Ability to work the scheduled shift, including [evenings/weekends if applicable — confirm].
• Ability to successfully complete pre-employment screening requirements.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals occupying this position of employment. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skill required of all individuals assigned to this job title. Management reserves the right to modify all or part of this job description at its discretion in order to meet location requirements, staffing levels, and/or any other needs of the business. All of the essential functions of the job, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or equivalent state law, may not have been described. All requests for reasonable accommodation(s) will be reviewed and evaluated on a case‑by‑case basis.

Why should you join Shepherd Electrical Supply?

At Shepherd Electric Supply, excellence in service, pricing, and products has been our mission since 1892. As the oldest wholesale electrical distributor in the Baltimore/Washington area, we take pride in our exceptional customer service and extensive inventory. We have a rich history of partnering with industry leaders like Siemens and Eaton, and our commitment to quality and innovation has made us a trusted name in the industry. Join our team and be a part of our legacy!

Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled

At Shepherd Electric Supply, our people are the cornerstone of our success. We proudly have one of the most experienced, knowledgeable, and dedicated teams in the industry, spanning across sales, project management, wire cutting, shipping, and receiving, and our skilled drivers who ensure reliable next-day delivery. Serving customers throughout Maryland, Northern Virginia, Washington D.C., and Pennsylvania, we are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business.