Custodial/Janitor for Maintenance & Groundskeeper
12 days ago
Kansas City
Job DescriptionDescription: Position Overview: Seeking a versatile, well-rounded professional to uphold both interior cleanliness and outdoor grounds maintenance across varied company zones—including warehouse, welding department, assembly line, and offices. This role demands proactive execution and adherence to a structured schedule. Key Responsibilities: • Grounds & Exterior Care:, • Mow lawns, trim hedges, maintain landscaping, and apply weed-killer or herbicides., • Keep outdoor areas clean, tidy, and safe (around the whole building, trash compactor), • Interior & Building Maintenance:, • Handle minor plumbing, electrical repairs, painting, carpentry, and general upkeep., • Manage thorough cleaning throughout all areas, especially high-traffic zones like assembly lines, warehouses, and welding departments., • Empty trash bins with forklift, restock supplies, sanitize surfaces., • Equipment & Material Handling:, • Operate various cleaning and maintenance equipment., • Safely move supplies and materials, leveraging forklift usage when needed., • Schedule & Priority Management:, • Execute a detailed cleaning and maintenance schedule reliably., • Adjust prioritization based on urgent needs and area-specific demands. 1. Cleaning & Sanitation • Perform daily cleaning: sweeping, mopping, dusting, web control, floors and surfaces., • surfaces: desks, door handles, office equipment, restrooms, lobbies, parts in general with dust., • Clean windows, mirrors, glass doors, around door handles grime., • Empty and manage trash and recycling receptacles throughout all areas—including warehouses, welding, and assembly zones. By hand small and with forklift large. 2. Grounds & Exterior Maintenance • Mow lawns, trim shrubs and hedges, edge lawns, and maintain landscaped areas, • Weed control, herbicide/pesticide application, debris removal, and snow/ice management if applicable, • Clean outdoor assets: blow walkways, parking lots, empty dumpster areas, • Maintain and perform minor repairs., • Upkeep exclusive equipment to department. 3. Minor Repairs & Preventive Maintenance • Fix small plumbing issues (e.g., leaky faucets, clogged toilets), replace light bulbs, carry out minor electrical repairs, painting, drywall, and carpentry., • Troubleshoot or assist with HVAC system issues and coordinate service as needed., • Conduct preventive servicing of equipment/tools, cleaning, greasing, blade changes, and ensuring operability., • Operate forklifts, pressure washers, and custodial equipment safely. 4. Inventory & Supply Management • Monitor, restock, and manage janitorial and maintenance supplies; reorder proactively as needed, • Ensure janitorial closets and storage areas remain organized, clean, and compliant with safety , upkeep inventory and report. 5. Inspections & Reporting • Conduct routine inspections: buildings, grounds, equipment for cleanliness, safety, or repair needs, • Report significant maintenance issues promptly to management or facilities team. 6. Security & Access Control • Unlock and lock buildings at the beginning and end of shifts—monitor access and secure facilities., • Monitor and report unsafe conditions, potential hazards, or equipment malfunctions. 7. Special Projects & Event Support • Assist with event setup/breakdown—furniture arrangement, equipment placement across the facility., • Support occasional special deep-clean tasks like carpet shampooing, waxing, upholstery, vent cleaning, or high-reach dusting 8. Administrative & Training Duties • Participate in team meetings as required, safety training, and document completion of job tasks. Category Examples of Activities Cleaning & Sanitation Floors, surfaces, restrooms, windows, trash Grounds Maintenance Mowing, trimming, weeding, debris, snow/ice Repair & Maintenance Plumbing, electrical, painting, HVAC, equipment servicing Inventory Management Supplies stock, reorder, janitorial closet upkeep Inspections & Reporting Safety/hygiene checks, issue escalation Security & Access Lock/unlock buildings, monitor unsafe conditions Special Projects Deep clean, event setups, waxing. Admin & Training Meetings, logging, safety protocols, records