Facilities Maintenance Custodian

Position Overview

The Facilities Maintenance Custodian is responsible for maintenance, upkeep and cleaning of the facility.

The duties and responsibilities of this job include:

• Plant 5S Projects
• Clean and disinfect all areas of all buildings including the break room, offices, restrooms, changing rooms and the plant floor.
• Clean the interior of buildings including floors, carpet, rugs, windows and walls
• Disinfect commonly used items like desks, door handles, office tools and phones
• Maintain cleaning inventory, placing orders for new products when needed
• Maintain outdoor grounds, cut grass and trim bushes, pick up trash, maintain common walkways and patio.
• Remove debris and snow from sidewalks
• Empty trash and recycling bins
• Stock and maintain supply rooms
• Perform minor repairs on machinery, equipment and tools
• Clean and maintain restrooms including toilets, sinks, showers, etc.
• Wash and clean windows and mirrors
• Notify supervisors of unsafe conditions
• Operate floor scrubbers and other equipment
• Dust furniture and fixtures
• Clean up spills
• Wipe tables, countertops and sinks and common areas
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• All other tasks as assigned by the manager.

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

Skills

• Ability to stand and walk for long periods
• Ability to lift and move over 50 pounds
• Knowledge of different cleaning products and tools
• Time-management and multitasking abilities
• Physical strength and stamina
• Organization skills
• Good verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work with minimal supervision

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment can be loud.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands or fingers to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position, and hours of work and days are Monday through Friday, 1st (7:00 am – 3:30 pm) 2nd (3:00 pm – 11:30 pm) or 3rd shift (11:00 pm – 7:30 am). Occasional Saturday/Sunday hours may be required.

Travel

• International and domestic for customer interactions and/or training less than 10% of time

Required Education and Experience

• High school graduate or GED qualified.
• 2-3 years of cleaning/custodial/maintenance experience.

Reports to – Plant and Process Engineer

Wage Range – $15 – $16.50/hour

Blasch Precision Ceramics is located in Albany, NY, and produces unique precision refractory and ceramic shapes for many industrial markets. Blasch has proprietary processes which enable the manufacture of complex shapes not possible with other ceramic forming technologies.

This position offers an attractive compensation and benefit package. Successful candidates must pass a pre-employment drug screen and physical examination. Please upload your resume and cover letter below or send to:HR@blaschceramics.com .

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