Maintenance Custodian 1st Shift (6:00am-2:30pm M-F), $16.50 - Readerlink Distribution Services

• Sweeps, mops, and waxes floors.
• Empties and cleans waste receptacles.
• Consolidates cardboard waste and operates compactor.
• Cleans restrooms and replenishes sanitary supplies.
• Cleans breakroom surfaces.  
• Sweeps sidewalks and recreation areas, and performs light grounds keeping duties as necessary.
• Moves and arranges furniture and equipment; performs room setups and teardowns for meetings and events.
• Replaces light bulbs. 
• Performs basic maintenance work including noncomplex electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting and mechanical repairs.
• Operates and performs basic maintenance on power cleaning equipment.
• Operates hand and power tools.
• Special projects and other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of cleaning methods, materials and equipment used in custodial work.
• Knowledge of grounds keeping methods, equipment and procedures.
• Basic knowledge of building maintenance methods, tools and equipment.
• Ability to maintain assigned areas and buildings in a clean and orderly condition.
• Ability to perform grounds keeping work.
• Ability to perform basic building maintenance work and assignments.
• Ability to operate custodial and cleaning equipment.
• Ability to earn forklift certification.
• Ability to use hand and power tools.
• Ability to perform physical labor.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.

• Must be able to stand up to 8 hours in a day.
• Must be able to walk up to 6 hours.
• Will continuously reach up and out.
• Will occasionally climb.
• Will regularly push/pull up to 25 pounds and occasionally push/pull up to 100 pounds.
• Will occasionally have repetitive foot movement.
• Will frequently have repetitive hand/arm movements for simple reaching, simple and firm grasping and/or fine hand manipulation.
• Specific vision ability required by this job includes close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, and reach with hands and arms.
• Must be able to wear protective equipment.

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and speak effectively to managers and employees.

• Must be proficient in mathematics.
• Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts and apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportion to practical situations.

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists and interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

• The work performed is in a factory environment.
• The employee is frequently exposed to vibrations and dust and will be working around moving machinery.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate at low decibels.
• Must be able to work in a fast paced, team environment.

ReaderLink is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. EOE/Minorities/Female/Disabled/Veteran.

ReaderLink is committed to recruiting, hiring and promoting people with disabilities and veterans. If you need an accommodation to assist with completing the electronic application, please email your request to info@readerlink.com, or call: (708) 356-3737.