Hazardous Waste Custodian: Clean, Safe Facilities

SBM Management Services, LP; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

SBM Management Services, LP is seeking a Custodian in Allentown, PA to ensure cleanliness and sanitation of all assigned areas. The role involves performing janitorial duties and hazardous waste tasks while operating cleaning equipment and maintaining a safe, organized workspace.

Responsibilities include following safety rules, assisting the shift lead, and collaborating with supervisors and coworkers to meet daily targets.

Qualifications

• No specific education requirement, 3-6 months training or experience preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• May be required to have a valid driver’s license. Completed all safety and task training certification. May be required to be forklift certified.
• Bilingual a plus
• Ability to read and interpret instructions, procedures, manuals, and other documents
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of cleaning methods and equipment and willing to share with team
• Knowledge of the upkeep and care of the cleaning equipment
• Knowledge of cleaning compounds and chemicals, and their safe, efficient use

Responsibilities

• Perform janitorial duties
• Perform all duties listed on the daily schedule
• Perform Hazardous Waste responsibilities including collecting, classifying, sorting, storing, shipping and receiving, labeling, cleaning, recycling, packaging of special and hazardous waste.
• Operate motorized cleaning equipment
• Maintain daily upkeep of assigned area
• Report incidents and hazardous conditions to supervisor
• Comply with safety rules, policies, and procedures
• Stop at risk behavior of others and self
• Perform work assignments in a team with other employees
• Perform repetitive tasks
• Maintain clean work area
• Follow all protocols, company procedures, policies, and rules
• Take direction and respond to supervision
• Talk with lead, supervisor, co-workers, managers, and customers in a professional manner
• Fill in during staff shortage
• Support shift lead in completing punch-list items
• Use proper personal protective equipment
• Present a professional appearance and conduct
• Understand customer service and satisfaction
• Understand reporting systems, and of the environment

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Bilingual a plus

Cleaning methods

Tools

Forklift certified

Job description

SBM Management Services, LP is seeking a Custodian in Allentown, PA to ensure cleanliness and sanitation of all assigned areas. The role involves performing janitorial duties and hazardous waste tasks while operating cleaning equipment and maintaining a safe, organized workspace.

Responsibilities include following safety rules, assisting the shift lead, and collaborating with supervisors and coworkers to meet daily targets.