Janitor (Shop / Yard)

Main Purpose:

The Janitor maintains clean, safe and well-kept outdoor grounds and indoor shop areas through routine maintenance, cleaning and basic facility upkeep.

Essential Functions:

• Maintain walkways, parking areas and exterior building surroundings to ensure cleanliness and safety
• Clean and maintain outdoor areas by removing trash debris and leaves as needed
• Perform light cleaning of interior workspaces, hallways, windows and facility entrances
• Maintain cleanliness of shop areas through sweeping, mopping, dusting and wiping down surfaces
• Clean and sanitize restrooms including trash removal, sweeping, mopping, disinfecting and restocking supplies
• Empty trash cans and recycling bins and ensure proper waste disposal
• Monitor and replenish janitorial supplies such as paper products, soap and sanitizers
• Follow proper procedures for handling and storing cleaning chemicals safely
• Identify areas needing deep cleaning and perform periodic heavy-duty cleaning tasks
• Assist with setup and cleanup for meetings, events or facility activities
• Replace light bulbs, ceiling tiles and air filters as directed
• Perform other duties assigned by supervisor

Benefits Offered:

• Earned Wage Access
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Safety Awards
• Company Store
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Physical Requirements:

• Standing, sitting, walking, stooping, kneeling, climbing, feeling, talking, hearing and seeing
• Turning, twisting, bending and balancing
• Pushing, pulling and reaching
• Must be able to lift and / or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally 75 pounds

Job Requirements:

• 1+ years experience in a janitorial / groundskeeping role within an industrial, shop or yard environment 
• Must be able to pass pre-employment drug screen and physical
• Must be able to pass a background check

Desirable Experience, Education and Training:

• Ability to follow directions

Tools, Equipment and Technology:

• Broom
• Mop
• Cleaning chemicals and rags
• Bathroom restocking supplies
• Trash bags and cans

Environmental Conditions:

80 to 90% of the work activities are performed outdoors. Individuals will be required to work in changes of temperature, hot, cold, humid, wet and dry conditions, dust, mud etc. They will also be exposed to paint thinner and paint fumes. 

Gulf Island will not sponsor applications for work visas. Additionally, applicants for employment with Gulf Island must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Accordingly, Gulf Island will not consider applications from candidates who require the company to sponsor a work visa and who are not currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Gulf island is not accepting unsolicited candidates from search firms for posted employment opportunities. Please no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to Gulf Island employees via email, the internet, or any other form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for the position will be deemed the sole property of Gulf Island. No recruiting placement fee will be paid in the event Gulf Island hires the candidate due to the referral or through other means.

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