Custodian (Pennington, AL)

Description

Job Summary:

As a Custodian, you will be responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and orderliness of commercial, municipal, or industrial sites. You will perform various cleaning and maintenance tasks to ensure a safe and healthy environment for employees, clients, and visitors. If in a lead capacity, you will also provide direction and quality inspections to ensure adherence to account manager/supervisor instructions and recommend disciplinary actions if necessary.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Clean and polish lighting fixtures, marble surfaces, and trim.

• Clean rooms, hallways, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, corridors, elevators, stairways, locker rooms, and other work areas.

• Sweep, scrub, wax, and polish floors.

• Clean rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, and draperies.

• Dust furniture and equipment.

• Polish metalwork.

• Wash walls, ceiling, and woodwork.

• Wash windows, door panels, and sills.

• Empty wastebaskets and clean ashtrays.

• Transport trash and waste to disposal area.

• Replenish bathroom supplies.

• Transport small equipment or tools between departments.

• Additional responsibilities and duties as required. May vary depending on the nature of the site and the obligations of the client.

Requirements

Essential Qualifications:

• Custodial experience is a plus.

• Must be 18 years of age or older.

• Must pass a drug test.

• Must pass pre-screening site-specific exams and training materials.

• Must pass a background check.

Job Requirements:

Competencies:

• To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Problem-Solving

• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Develops grounds for alternative solutions; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

• Technical Skills

• Strives to build knowledge and skills, Shares expertise continuously.

• Customer Service

• Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to Management.

Working Conditions:

• Work schedules may vary depending on the facility's needs, and may include weekends and holidays.

• May require exposure to cleaning chemicals and other hazardous materials.

• May involve working in confined spaces or at heights.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

• Must be able to stand, walk, bend, and stoop for extended periods.

• Must be able to perform tasks that require reaching, pushing, pulling, and grasping.

• Site may require extensive stair climbing.

Palacios Marine & Industrial is an equal opportunity employer prohibiting discrimination and harassment based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by law. This policy applies to all employment practices, including hiring, promotion, termination, compensation, and training. Hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs.