Maintenance Helper Janitorial

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