Plant Custodian

City Utilities of Springfield; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

City Utilities of Springfield is seeking a dependable janitorial technician to perform cleaning, minor maintenance, and outdoor yard care at the power station and surrounding areas.

Applicants should have a high school education or equivalent, at least one year of janitorial equipment experience, six months’ industrial and lawn equipment operation, a valid Class F driver’s license, and the ability to work safely around machinery; shift work and safety-sensitive duties may apply.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent preferred; one year of janitorial equipment experience required.
• Six months of industrial and lawn equipment operation experience will be considered.
• Experience cleaning and sanitizing bathrooms in an industrial setting or show strong custodial aptitude.

Responsibilities

• General care, maintenance, and janitorial upkeep of assigned area including floors, windows, lavatories, and equipment.
• Remove trash and maintain inventory of janitorial supplies.
• Yard/outdoor care: mowing, pruning, spraying, weed eating, fertilizing, snow removal.
• Paint, minor carpentry, replace light bulbs, operate and maintain equipment.

Skills

janitorial experience

industrial cleaning

lawn equipment operation

bathroom sanitation

safety awareness

LOTO procedures

digital tools familiarity

Education

High school education or equivalent

Tools

Power cleaning equipment

MS Office

Enterprise software

Job description

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

Under the direction of the Supervisor-Power Station Maintenance, performs janitorial and minor maintenance duties in the power station and assigned adjacent outside areas.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. General care, maintenance, and janitorial upkeep of assigned area. This includes but is not limited to: floors, windows, lavatory fixtures, and office and plant equipment.
2. Removes trash from assigned area.
3. Yard and outdoor care, maintenance, and upkeep. This includes, but is not limited to: mowing, pruning, spraying, weed eating, fertilizing, and snow removal.
4. Performs painting, minor carpentry work, changes light bulbs, and performs other minor maintenance work.
5. Operates and performs routine maintenance on all equipment utilized.
6. Works safely and encourages safe work of others.
7. Maintains inventory of janitorial supplies.
8. Performs other related duties and functions as required or assigned by management.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience: High school education or equivalent is preferred. At least one year of recent experience using janitorial equipment and supplies is required. Must have six months’ recent industrial and lawn equipment operational experience. Must have six months’ recent experience cleaning and sanitizing bathrooms, vacuuming floors, and using cleaning supplies in an industrial field or be able to demonstrate a strong aptitude for custodial, facility service, or related through previous work experience. Additional knowledge of power cleaning equipment preferred. Must have a strong, steady work history as well as some experience working independently with minimal supervision.

Licensing/Certification: Must have a valid driver’s license (minimum Class F).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Working knowledge of industrial-type maintenance cleaning including stripping and buffing equipment.
• Ability to: o Work around moving and rotating machinery while cleaning.
• Ability to: o Work safely with limited supervision.
• Ability to: o Maintain inventory of janitorial supplies.
• Ability to: o Use appropriate janitorial supplies for cleaning.
• Ability to: o Maintain a clean working environment of assigned area.
• Ability to: o Schedule/prioritize assigned workloads.
• Ability to: o Operate industrial and lawn equipment.
• Ability to: o Fix minor repair/maintenance on industrial and lawn equipment.
• Ability to: o Read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to: o Work courteously with customers and coworkers.
• Ability to: o Work with chemicals and hazardous cleaning material in a safe manner.
• Ability to: o Learn LOTO procedures (Lock Out/Tag Out) due to working around power plant equipment.
• Ability to: o Effectively utilize a range of digital tools and platforms, including but not limited to Microsoft Office Suite, enterprise software, artificial intelligence-enhanced applications, and self-service systems. Must possess a willingness and capacity to learn and adapt to emerging technologies, including mobile devices, cloud-based systems, and data-driven platforms relevant to utility operations.
• Maintain adherence to all company policies.

Physical Requirements:

Physical requirements include: sitting, standing, grasping, bending, crouching, reaching, balancing, twisting, kneeling, pushing, pulling, and climbing. Must be physically able to perform some custodial duties at heights. Must be able to respond to audible and visual alarms, including safety and production alarms. Must be able to lift 50 pounds. Must be able to work within the rated capacity of the utility’s aerial lifts, ladders, fall restraint devices, and/or other job-related equipment. Working Conditions: Works indoors or outdoors in an industrial plant atmosphere. May work in proximity to low and high voltages, heat, noise, toxic chemicals, toxic vegetation, and in ects. May be required to wear a respirator. Must be clean-shaven such that facial hair will not interfere with the respirator seal during annual fit testing of respiratory protection and when required to wear the respirator on the job.

Safety Sensitive Position:

A safety-sensitive position involves the performance of duties which may have a direct and immediate impact on the safety of the public and other public employees. This is a safety sensitive position.

Miscellaneous Requirements:

• Required to wear uniform clothing provided by City Utilities, including flame retardant/arc rated clothing. Management retains the right to require replacement due to wear or staining.
• Shift work and/or overtime may be required.
• Employee must remain alert and aware of their surroundings at all times and maintain the ability to respond to changing circumstances in a timely manner.
• Ability to work successfully with diverse groups of people.