Shop Janitor

JOB SUMMARY: The Shop Janitor is responsible for keeping the building in a clean and orderly condition.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
• Clean building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing or vacuuming daily and as needed
• Service and clean all restrooms
• Dust walls, machines and equipment
• Clean windows
• Follow procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power equipment
• Requisition supplies and equipment needed for cleaning and grounds and building maintenance as necessary
• Remove snow from walkways using snow shovels and spread snow melting chemicals
• Liaise with supervisor on problems to achieve efficient repair
• Identify abnormalities and repairs required within the building and advise the supervisors accordingly
• Identify areas of process improvement, cost and waste reduction
• Work in an efficient and timely manner
• Undertake relevant training and development as required
• Carry out duties within a realistic time line ensuring that deadlines are met
• Maintain cooperative working relationship and demonstrate sensitivity to and respect for a diverse population

ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
• Move heavy furniture, equipment and supplies either manually or by using hand trucks
• Set up, arrange, and remove decorations, tables, chairs and trash receptacles to prepare facilities for company events and meetings
• Adhere to and carry out existing work practices, procedures and policies
• Maintain confidentiality and observe data protection and associated guidelines where appropriate
• Understand and comply with safety and environmental policies
• Other duties as assigned

EXPERIENCE:
• Fork lift experience preferred
• Experience cleaning industrial/commercial buildings required

EDUCATION:
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent

CERTIFICATIONS:
• Ability to become forklift certified
• Valid driver’s license

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
• Must be meticulous in attention to detail
• Ability to work independently in the absence of supervision
• Excellent listening skills
• Take and understand measurements
• Ability to follow directions
• Ability to maintain focus
• Meet deadlines
• Basic math skills (add, subtract, divide and multiply)
• Basic reading abilities
• Ability to write legibly
• Follow safety and materials policies and procedures

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
• Must be able to pass physical exam
• Ability to lift a minimum of 70 lbs.
• Ability to exert maximum force to pull and carry objects.
• Ability to sit, stand, bend, squat and kneel
• Vision a minimum 20/40 with or without corrective lenses
• Good hearing

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:
• Lenco Industries supports and complies with all Federal and State Safety, Health and Environmental (SHE) requirements. All employees are required to comply with and participate in all Lenco Industries’ SHE programs. Safety is everyone’s responsibility. Working safely is a precondition of employment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
• The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.