Facilities Technician: Safety‑First Sanitation & Maintenance

Henkel; Missouri; On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Henkel in Saint Louis, MO is seeking a Facilities Technician to keep the site safe, clean, and operational. The role blends sanitation with light maintenance and requires adherence to safety regulations.

Responsibilities include janitorial work, equipment cleaning, waste handling, and basic repairs. Candidates should be capable of lifting, operating scrubbers, and following OSHA guidelines; prior janitorial or industrial cleaning experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of chemical cleaning products, safety practices, and SDS.
• Ability to stand, walk, lift, and bend for extended periods.
• Experience operating floor buffers, scrubbers, and other powered cleaning equipment.
• Understanding and use of basic hand tools and safe use of hand/power tools.
• Ability to read chemical labels and follow written/safety instructions.
• Previous janitorial or industrial cleaning experience preferred.
• Standing, walking, and climbing stairs for long periods.
• Lifting and moving heavy materials.
• Working in a high-production, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Facilities Technician for Henkel St. Louis will ensure the facility remains safe, sanitary, and operational.
• Janitorial & Sanitation: Clean and disinfect restrooms, breakrooms, locker rooms, and offices. Sweep, mop, scrub, and vacuum floors using industrial equipment, such as ride-on scrubbers.
• Production Area Cleaning: Sanitize production surfaces, wipe down machinery, and remove debris to maintain safe, non-slippery walkways.
• Waste Management: Dispose of trash, recycling, and specialized waste (including potential chemical waste) in accordance with environmental regulations.
• General Labor Support: Assist with moving heavy equipment, supplies, or furniture using hand trucks or forklifts.
• Basic Grounds Upkeep- Landscaping upkeep and lawn grooming.
• Facilities Basic Repairs- Repairing drywall, painting, moving appliances, reporting facilities defects like damaged asphalt, concrete, safety gating or fencing.
• Safety & Compliance: Follow all OSHA regulations, including using proper PPE and handling, storing, and mixing cleaning chemicals safely.
• Maintenance Reporting: Inspect the facility and report maintenance issues to supervisors.
• Inventory Control: Restock cleaning supplies, toilet paper, and soap in restrooms and common areas.

Skills

Chemical safety

Cleaning equipment

OSHA knowledge

Lifting

Hand tools

Reading labels

Industrial cleaning

Equipment operation

Tools

Floor buffers

Scrubbers

Powered cleaning equipment

Job description

Henkel in Saint Louis, MO is seeking a Facilities Technician to keep the site safe, clean, and operational. The role blends sanitation with light maintenance and requires adherence to safety regulations.

Responsibilities include janitorial work, equipment cleaning, waste handling, and basic repairs. Candidates should be capable of lifting, operating scrubbers, and following OSHA guidelines; prior janitorial or industrial cleaning experience is preferred.