Job Title:  Custodian

Position Summary

Assists the Maintenance Manager or Plant Manager in maintaining an organized, clean, and safe working
environment, which contributes to the overall operation and well-being of the facility.

Duties

Operational Excellence (100%)
1. Services, cleans, and supplies facility interior including restrooms, break/lunchrooms, changing rooms, lobby,
conference rooms, and offices. The duties can include, but are not limited to: routine cleaning and/or
polishing furniture and office equipment; cleans drapes or window blinds / shades; washes windows,
counters, walls ceiling and woodwork; sweeps, vacuums, shampoos, scrubs and waxes floors, etc.; empties
trash containers as needed.

2. Ensures day-to-day continuity of cleaning schedule by maintaining an inventory of custodial
supplies necessary to perform job, advising proper individuals when supplies need to be ordered
and making recommendations for proper cleaning supplies.

3. Assists production by helping in movement of product within facility as necessary (may require tow
motor qualification).

4. Supports Maintenance function by performing general minor maintenance tasks (painting, plumbing, lighting,
and other building repairs).

5. Contributes to the overall functioning of the facility by performing messenger and delivery activities within
and outside of the facility (mail, parts from suppliers, etc.).

6. Completes required training and re-training to follow procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and
power equipment etc. to ensure safety of all.

7. Sets up, arranges, and removes decorations, tables, chairs, etc. to prepare facility for meetings, events, and
functions.

8. Contributes in a team effort by performing in accordance to all STERIS policies, GMP, Lean principles and
other directives; supports the directives and decisions of higher-level management and performs other duties
as assigned.

Duties - cont'd

In a numbered list, describe specific work experience requirements; include years of experience for each requirement:
1. One (1) year experience in general housekeeping.

In a numbered list, describe specific skills and/or business competencies:
1. Valid driver’s license preferred
2. Completion of forklift operator training class if required to operate tow motor (if applicable)
3. Ability to effectively read, write and verbally communicate
4. Ability to work independently under general guidelines and supervision
5. Requires effective interpersonal skills as demonstrated through prior experience
6. Able to adapt to changing duties and responsibilities
7. Normal hearing range sufficient to hear alarms, bells, horns, etc.
8. A minimum of Level 1 math skills (add and subtract 2-digit numbers. Multiply and divide 10’s and 100’s
by 2,3,4,5, ability to use the four arithmetic functions of add, subtract, multiply and divide with money,
measurements, e.g. cup, pint, inch, foot, lbs. etc.)
9. Excellent Customer service skills
10. Understands and follows safety policies and procedures, including bloodborne pathogens training and
safe lifting techniques
11. Basic Computer Skills

Education Degree

Required Experience

Preferred Experience

Skills