Custodian

Job Summary

The Custodian keeps Bart's Electric offices, shops, warehouse, and common areas clean, safe, and well maintained so employees and visitors have a professional, healthy environment to work in.

This role works independently across the facility and has routine access to occupied offices and work areas, so dependability, discretion, and a steady eye for detail matter as much as the cleaning itself.

Core Accountability

The Custodian is accountable for the consistent cleaning, sanitation, and upkeep of assigned company facilities; for following established cleaning schedules, safety procedures, and chemical-handling requirements; and for promptly reporting maintenance or safety concerns.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Cleans and sanitizes offices, conference rooms, break rooms, restrooms, and other common areas on an established schedule.
• Sweeps, mops, vacuums, and spot-cleans floors, carpets, and entryways.
• Empties trash and recycling containers and takes waste to designated disposal areas.
• Restocks restroom and break room supplies, including paper products, soap, and sanitizer.
• Cleans windows, doors, glass, fixtures, and high-touch surfaces.
• Performs general cleaning in shop and warehouse areas as assigned, keeping walkways and exits clear.
• Sets up and breaks down rooms for meetings, trainings, and company events.
• Monitors cleaning supply inventory and notifies the supervisor when supplies need to be ordered.
• Operates and performs basic upkeep on cleaning equipment such as vacuums, floor machines, and carts.
• Uses and stores cleaning chemicals safely in accordance with Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and company safety procedures.
• Identifies and reports maintenance issues, spills, damage, and safety hazards promptly.
• Secures buildings, locks doors, and turns off lights and equipment at the end of shifts as directed.
• Performs exterior work including trash pickup, weed pulling, sidewalk sweeping and clearing, and salt application during winter months.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Key Performance Indicators

• Cleanliness standards. Maintains assigned areas to company cleanliness standards, with few complaints or re-cleaning requests.
• Schedule completion. Completes daily, weekly, and periodic cleaning tasks on schedule.
• Supply management. Keeps restrooms and break rooms fully stocked, with no supply outages.
• Safety compliance. Follows chemical handling, PPE, and safety procedures with no preventable incidents.
• Issue reporting. Reports maintenance issues and hazards promptly so they can be corrected quickly.
• Reliability. Maintains good attendance and responds reliably to cleaning requests during the shift.
• Discretion. Handles access to offices and work areas appropriately and keeps what is seen there confidential.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Reliable, dependable, and trustworthy.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and follow a cleaning schedule.
• Knowledge of basic cleaning methods, equipment, and chemicals, or willingness to learn.
• Ability to read and follow product labels, Safety Data Sheets, and written instructions.
• Attention to detail and pride in maintaining a clean workplace.
• Courteous and respectful when working around employees and visitors.
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of documents and information seen while cleaning offices.
• Regular, predictable, and punctual attendance.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous custodial, janitorial, or facility maintenance experience preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of standing, walking, bending, stooping, and reaching.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to push and pull cleaning carts, equipment, and trash containers.
• Ability to climb step stools and ladders as needed.
• Exposure to cleaning chemicals and dust. Must wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Exterior work in varying weather conditions, including heat, cold, and winter precipitation.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.