Job Title: Maintenance Helper / Janitorial Department: Maintenance & Sanitation Job Summary Responsible for maintaining facility cleanliness, executing janitorial schedules, supporting minor facility maintenance, and ensuring strict adherence to quality, safety, HACCP, and SQF procedures. Essential Duties & Responsibilities • Facility & Janitorial Care: Execute daily janitorial schedules; clean and restock washrooms, offices, lunchrooms, and production areas; perform deep equipment cleaning in a safe, efficient manner. • Facility Maintenance: Perform minor facilities maintenance including changing light bulbs and filters, minor plumbing repairs, touch-up painting, ceiling repair, and outdoor building/grounds upkeep. • Equipment & Safety Operations: Operate janitorial floor equipment, garbage compactors, industrial grinding and baling machines, ladders, aerial lifts, and forklifts safely; perform basic equipment lubrication under supervision; maintain a safe work area following all plant protocols. • Chemicals & Inventory: Safely handle and apply cleaning chemicals according to protocol; conduct weekly inventory of cleaning supplies and submit orders to the Maintenance Supervisor. • Quality & Compliance: Follow all HACCP, SQF, and facility safety policies and procedures at all times. • Maintenance Support: Assist the maintenance department with minor tasks as needed. Non-Essential Duties • Assist and help train team members as needed. • Maintain flexibility to work overtime as required. Tech-Level / Supervisory Duties (When Applicable) • Direct and assign daily tasks for the janitorial team. • Conduct and document department training. • Verify and sign off on completion of the Janitorial Master Cleaning List. Qualifications & Requirements • Experience: Basic exposure to cleaning chemicals and routine janitorial/facility maintenance duties (sweeping, mopping, trash removal, office/restroom care). • Skills: Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English; basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication). • Physical Demands: Frequently required to stand, walk, reach above shoulder height, and lift/move up to 25 lbs (occasionally up to 50 lbs using proper lifting techniques). Ability to work from ladders/aerial lifts. • Work Environment: Loud production environment with temperature fluctuations (above/below 70°F). Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required at all times. Option 2: Candidate Match Summary (Best for sending a quick text or email pitch to a client) Role Overview: Maintenance Helper / Janitorial • Core Responsibilities: General sanitation, restroom restocking, chemical handling, operating floor equipment, industrial balers/grinders, and forklift operation. • Maintenance Tasks: Minor facility repairs (plumbing, lighting, filters, painting, ground maintenance), working off ladders/lifts, and supporting maintenance technicians. • Compliance & Safety: Must follow strict HACCP, SQF, and OSHA safety protocols. • Physical Requirements: Standing/walking long shifts; lifting up to 25–50 lbs. • Rate Target: Candidates with this dual janitorial/light maintenance skill set typically fall into the mid-to-upper pay tiers for facility support. Compensation / Pay Rate (Up to): $18.00 - $18.00