School Custodian

ABM Industries Inc.; Grandville (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facility management provider is seeking a School Custodian to perform general cleaning duties at educational institutions. This role is ideal for those entering the workforce, with no experience or high school diploma required. Responsibilities include maintaining cleanliness in various areas, ensuring safety standards, and establishing effective communication with staff. ABM is committed to hiring veterans and encourages military candidates to apply.

Qualifications

• No experience required; on-the-job training provided.
• Preferred: One year of similar work experience.

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain assigned areas including classrooms and restrooms.
• Follow procedures for using chemical cleaners and power equipment.
• Notify management of repair needs.

Skills

Communication

Job description

The School Custodian performs general cleaning duties in designated areas at a K-12 school, college or university campus environment.

• No experience required and on the job training provided.

• No high school diploma, GED or college degree required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• One (1) year of prior similar work experience.

Responsibilities:

• Clean and maintain assigned area, which may include classrooms, hallways, restrooms, locker rooms, office, and stairways

• Sweep, remove debris, clean spills, and mop floors in designated areas

• Regularly check trash receptacles, emptying as needed, in all designated areas

• Follow procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power equipment in order to prevent damage to floors and fixtures

• Notify lead cleaner or manager concerning the need for minor or major repairs or additions to building operating systems

• Establish and maintain effective communication and working relationships with clients, co-workers, shift coordinators, supervisors, managers, etc.

• Collect, consolidate, and separate recycling into proper receptacles

• Clean and dust desks, chairs, tables furniture, fixtures, doors, sills, floors, ceiling, and walls

• Polish hard surfaces, e.g. woodwork, stainless steel surfaces

• Wipe and clean tabletops, chairs, and equipment in food areas

• Move cabinets, boxes, furniture, crates and equipment to clean areas, either manually or by using hand trucks

• Clean interior partition glass, windows, glass partitions, and mirrors using soapy water or other cleaners, sponges, and squeegees

• Sweep walks, rake leaves, cut grass, remove snow or perform other incidental seasonal tasks

• Maintain the cleanliness of restrooms (clean and polish as needed)

• Comply with all safety, security, compliance, and quality standards and procedures established by the Company, Clients, and regulatory authorities

A good job for someone just entering the workforce or returning to the workforce with limited experience and education. ABM is a military and veteran friendly employer, veterans and candidates with military experience encouraged to apply. Military Occupational Specialty Code: 92S, 92Y, LS, 3051, 3F1X1

About the company

ABM Industries Inc. is a facility management provider in the United States. Founded in 1909 by Morris Rosenberg in San Francisco, California, as a window washing business. ABM provides facility services in areas such as electrical and lighting, energy, facility engineering, HVAC and mechanical, janitorial services, landscape and grounds, parking and transportation. ABM's services also include energy efficiency and sustainability such as building improvements, electric vehicle charging stations, and renewable energy solutions.