Custodian

Job Summary

The Custodian keeps Bart's Electric offices, shops, warehouse, and common areas clean, safe, and well maintained so employees and visitors have a professional, healthy environment to work in.

This role works independently across the facility and has routine access to occupied offices and work areas, so dependability, discretion, and a steady eye for detail matter as much as the cleaning itself.

Core Accountability

The Custodian is accountable for the consistent cleaning, sanitation, and upkeep of assigned company facilities; for following established cleaning schedules, safety procedures, and chemical-handling requirements; and for promptly reporting maintenance or safety concerns.

Duties and Responsibilities

Cleans and sanitizes offices, conference rooms, break rooms, restrooms, and other common areas on an established schedule.

Sweeps, mops, vacuums, and spot-cleans floors, carpets, and entryways.

Empties trash and recycling containers and takes waste to designated disposal areas.

Restocks restroom and break room supplies, including paper products, soap, and sanitizer.

Cleans windows, doors, glass, fixtures, and high-touch surfaces.

Performs general cleaning in shop and warehouse areas as assigned, keeping walkways and exits clear.

Sets up and breaks down rooms for meetings, trainings, and company events.

Monitors cleaning supply inventory and notifies the supervisor when supplies need to be ordered.

Operates and performs basic upkeep on cleaning equipment such as vacuums, floor machines, and carts.

Uses and stores cleaning chemicals safely in accordance with Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and company safety procedures.

Identifies and reports maintenance issues, spills, damage, and safety hazards promptly.

Secures buildings, locks doors, and turns off lights and equipment at the end of shifts as directed.

Performs exterior work including trash pickup, weed pulling, sidewalk sweeping and clearing, and salt application during winter months.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Key Performance Indicators

Cleanliness standards. Maintains assigned areas to company cleanliness standards, with few complaints or re-cleaning requests.

Schedule completion. Completes daily, weekly, and periodic cleaning tasks on schedule.

Supply management. Keeps restrooms and break rooms fully stocked, with no supply outages.

Safety compliance. Follows chemical handling, PPE, and safety procedures with no preventable incidents.

Issue reporting. Reports maintenance issues and hazards promptly so they can be corrected quickly.

Reliability. Maintains good attendance and responds reliably to cleaning requests during the shift.

Discretion. Handles access to offices and work areas appropriately and keeps what is seen there confidential.

Required Skills and Abilities

Reliable, dependable, and trustworthy.

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and follow a cleaning schedule.

Knowledge of basic cleaning methods, equipment, and chemicals, or willingness to learn.

Ability to read and follow product labels, Safety Data Sheets, and written instructions.

Attention to detail and pride in maintaining a clean workplace.

Courteous and respectful when working around employees and visitors.

Ability to maintain the confidentiality of documents and information seen while cleaning offices.

Regular, predictable, and punctual attendance.

Education and Experience

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Previous custodial, janitorial, or facility maintenance experience preferred.

Physical Requirements

Prolonged periods of standing, walking, bending, stooping, and reaching.

Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

Ability to push and pull cleaning carts, equipment, and trash containers.

Ability to climb step stools and ladders as needed.

Exposure to cleaning chemicals and dust. Must wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).

Exterior work in varying weather conditions, including heat, cold, and winter precipitation.

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

Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources at

Phone: 816-421-0007

Email: hr@bartselectric.com

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

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