Janitor

US LBM Holdings, LLC; Dyersville (IA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Lumber Specialties, a Division of US LBM Holdings, LLC, is seeking a dedicated janitor to perform daily housekeeping across multiple facilities in Iowa and Illinois. Responsibilities include cleaning interior and exterior areas, heavy cleaning duties, and assisting with minor building maintenance tasks to ensure a safe, orderly environment.

The role requires at least a high school diploma or GED, 1–3 years of commercial housekeeping experience, and strong time management.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required (preferred).
• 1-3 years of commercial housekeeping and building maintenance experience encouraged.
• Solid basic math skills and ability to read English instructions.

Responsibilities

• Keep interior and exterior of buildings clean and orderly.
• Perform heavy cleaning duties (floors, walls, restrooms).
• Inspect and repair minor problems with plumbing, electrical, and HVAC.
• Move equipment and supplies using hand trucks or by hand.
• Set up, arrange and remove decorations for events and meetings.
• Notify management about major repairs or supply needs.
• Finish and inspect work to meet quality standards.

Skills

Time management

Independent work

Reliability

English reading

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Founded in 1983, Lumber Specialties operates multiple facilities in Dyersville, Story City, Osceola, Iowa and Kirkland, Illinois that total more than 100,000 square feet of manufacturing space on 64 acres. Lumber Specialties produces roof and floor trusses, wall panels as well as providing engineered wood products, steel beams and laminated columns to customers throughout the Midwest. Lumber Specialties is a division of US LBM, one of the country's leading distributors of specialty building materials.

A Brief Overview

The Janitor assists operations by performing a variety of tasks and being responsible for daily housekeeping of the company facilities.

What you will do

• Keep interior and exterior of buildings in clean and orderly condition.
• Perform heavy cleaning duties, such as cleaning, vacuuming floors, washing walls and glass.
• Dust furniture, walls, machines, and equipment; service, clean, and supply restrooms.
• Clear and remove rubbish.
• Notify management or designated personnel concerning the need for major repairs or additions to building operating systems, ordering housekeeping supplies and materials.
• Perform routine P&M on light fixtures, bulbs, etc.
• Inspect and repair minor problems with facility's plumbing (e.g. fix leaky faucets), electrical (outlet and switches), HVAC (replace AC filters, etc.) and other building systems.
• Maintain grounds around the building keeping everything looking neat by trimming shrubbery using hand power trimmers.
• Set up, arrange and remove decorations, tables, chairs, to prepare facilities for events such as banquets and meetings.
• Gather and empty trash; collect and separate recyclables from trash and deposit in correct collection bins.
• Performs insect and rodent control on periodic basis.
• Understand cleaning chemicals and how they work when combined.
• Monitor building security and safety by performing such tasks as locking doors after operating hours.
• Move equipment, and supplies, either manually or by using hand trucks.
• Use hand and other related tools to accomplish housekeeping and maintenance tasks.
• Finish, inspect and ensure work complies with quality standards and expectations.
• Show progress in skill level.

Required For All Jobs

• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all policies and standards.
• Adhere to Company's commitment to workplace safety.
• Participate in and complete assigned trainings.

Education Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.

Experience Qualifications

• 1-3 years of commercial housekeeping and building maintenance experience required.

Skills and Abilities

• Must have excellent time management skills and the ability to work independently.
• Must have good work ethic, attitude and be reliable.
• Solid basic math skills are necessary.
• Capable of reading and understanding English instructions both written and verbal; read, comprehend and comply with Company's policies and procedures including safety and security.
• Understanding and commitment to a safe work environment.
• Reliable transportation is required.

Lumber Specialties, a Division of US LBM Holdings, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, order of protection status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law.