Custodian/Janitor

Position Title: Custodian

Status: Represented - Transport Workers Union, Local 223

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Department: Maintenance

Wage: $18.13 /hr.

Schedule: 8-hour days, 5 days a week

Metro connects people, places, and opportunities through quality transit services. This role reports to the Custodial Supervisor. Responsible for cleaning and minor maintenance of the facilities and vehicles, which could include the entire building and ancillary locations such as shelters, stations, and transit centers, buses, and service vehicles. Metro is looking for staff who like working with the public and have excellent customer service skills. If you have a good driving record, are safety conscious and demonstrate excellence in customer service, consider a career with Metro.

Custodial Qualifications:

• 1+ year experience in cleaning primary and ancillary locations.
• Must be 21 years of age.
• Must have a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Possess a valid driver’s license and excellent driving record to meet insurance standards.
• Able to pass physical and back screen; drug screen and complete an extensive background check.
• Must possess stable and verifiable work history, with exceptional record of attendance and punctuality.
• Knowledge of cleaning products and minor repairs of machines and tools.
• Possess a high-level of cleanliness.
• Have the ability to work with minimal or no supervision.
• Must possess stable and verifiable work history, with exceptional record of attendance and punctuality.
• Positive attitude and demonstrated excellence in customer service.

Custodial Essential Duties:

• Regular and predictable performance of essential job functions.
• Clean, dust, and wipe down furniture and fixtures; empty wastebaskets and trash containers; empty and clean ash trays and urns; inventory/replace water dispenser bottles; pick up and disposal of litter adjacent to facilities, change light bulbs; clean, wash, and disinfect drinking fountains, coffee machines, vending machines, desks, and other areas. Clean, dust, wipe down, mop and sweep bus and vehicle interiors.
• Vacuum, shampoo, and spot clean carpets.
• Sweep, strip, mop, and buff solid surface floors.
• Wash/wipe interior and exterior windows and mirrors
• Coordinate resources for the set up and take down of furniture, supplies, tools and equipment for office and meeting room use.
• Clean and sanitize facility restrooms using established practices and procedures.
• Restock disposables such as paper supplies, sanitizer, and soap as needed.
• Comply with all safety and health rules and follow label instructions regarding caustic chemicals and cleaning supplies. Store and handle in a protected and orderly manner to ensure the safety of staff and the public. Maintain inventories and associated equipment.
• Report on cleaning/maintenance activities and needs.
• Respond to service calls for custodial assistance.
• Handle recycling materials.
• Secure primary and ancillary locations, by locking doors, windows, and gates and setting alarms where applicable.
• Must be able to lift 75 lbs.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Custodial Benefits:

• Low-cost employee contributions for individual and family group health, vision, and dental insurance
• Company paid life insurance.
• Company paid short term and long-term disability insurance.
• Pre-tax payroll deduction for flexible spending account
• Ten paid holidays per year
• Paid vacations
• Annual uniform allowance
• Pension plan
• 457(b) retirement savings plan
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Complimentary transit pass

ONLY THE BEST QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED. NO PHONE CALLS.

"An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer"

Metro considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, sex, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, age, pregnancy, marital status, veteran’s status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, or any other protected basis prohibited by law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.13 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Application Question(s):

• The minimum age to work in a safety-sensitive driving position is 21. Do you qualify?
• Are you able to lift 75 pounds?
• I understand that this role requires a variety of different shifts every week including days, evenings, weekends & holidays?
• Do you have any relatives employed by Metro?
• Are you authorized to work in the United States?
• Have you ever worked for Metro Transit before?
• I authorize Metro to complete pre-employment screenings, background checks, physicals, drug and alcohol screenings. Please enter yes or no.
• Describe your driving record over the last 5 years including any accidents and citations.

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Custodial: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person