Custodian

Location: Eugene, Oregon

This position must follow regulatory, Oregon Tilth regulations, Safety regulations, and GMP compliance at all times.

Supervised by: Facilities Coordinator and Facilities Director

General Description: This is a full-time position scheduled Monday through Friday, 9am to 5:30pm. The Custodian is responsible for the cleanliness of and upkeep of the facilities. This includes completing each task on the cleaning logs within the designated time frame, assisting with recycling and waste removal for the entire company, and ensuring the company meets or exceeds the requirements of Oregon Tilth and any other state or federal agencies.

Wage starting at $18.00 per hour. 

Knowledge Skills and abilities required:

• Excellent and efficient janitorial skills including sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, and dusting.
  
  
• The ability to clean a department/section thoroughly in an efficient manner.
  
  
• Good organizational and time management skills.
  
  
• Ability to take instructions and to work independently.
  
  
• Ability to use a variety of cleaning apparatus.
  
  
• Must effectively communicate with the Facilities Director and the direct supervisor as well as other staff/departments and have a professional demeanor.
  
  
• The ability to follow instructions and work well with others in a team orientated environment.
  
  
• Must have valid driver’s license and ability to drive.
  
  
• Position requires the ability to "shift gears" at a moment's notice and have a Professional Attitude.
  
  
• Must have the ability to perform quick and accurate work with a strong attention to detail and cleanliness.
  
  
• Mechanical aptitude: The ability to build workstations, chairs, shelving, etc.
  
  

Essential Functions:

• Dependability: is consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction, and solicits feedback for improved performance.

• Following MRH procedures and protocols.
  
  
• Daily, weekly, bi-weekly and monthly responsibilities including many tasks all of which are outlined on the cleaning logs.
  
  
• Keeping accurate and current cleaning logs.
  
  
• Responsible for moving all recyclable materials through to their assigned receptacles with minimal accumulation.
  
  
• Ensuring that the recycling program is working efficiently. Reporting any problems found.
  
  
• Stocking and maintaining departments with paper products and cleaning supplies as necessary.

• Assisting the Facility Director, Facilities Maintenance Supervisor, and Custodial Lead with maintenance, construction, and repair issues as needed.
  
  
• Travel to other local site for duties (primarily the three buildings on Stewart Road).
  
  
• Other Duties as Assigned.

Physical Requirements Include but are not limited to:

• Working in a fast paced environment containing dust and known hazards such as essential oil spills.
  
  
• Heavy Lifting may be required, up to 75 lbs, as well as moving heavy and/or large/bulky materials associated with the cleaning and other duties for the facilities.
  
  
• Must be able to perform the physical twisting, stooping, bending at knees, bending at the waist, etc. related with essential custodial duties.
  
  
• Must be able to be on one's feet most of the day as well as up and down stairs, walking between buildings, etc.
  
  
• Exposure to herb dust and to strong aromatics

 Tools and Equipment used:

• Mobile cart
• Hand-held radio
• Basic cleaning equipment to include but not limited to: mops, buckets, vacuums, approved cleaning agents, etc.
• Carts, barrels, large recycling receptacles
• Ladders, step stools, etc.
• Other equipment as needed with the proper training and safety precautions in place