Maintenance Custodian

Sandvik has an opportunity for a Maintenance Custodian in Alachua, Florida USA (greater Gainesville, FL area). 

About Sandvik 

Sandvik is a global engineering leader with over 41,000 employees worldwide. We’re proud to be ranked among Forbes’ Top 100 Global Employers. At our Rotary Drilling Division headquarters in Alachua, Florida, we design and build world-class surface mining drill rigs used across the globe. Our culture is driven by innovation, collaboration, and a passion for solving real-world challenges — all in a fun, inclusive, and rewarding work environment. 

Job Overview

The Custodian supports a safe, clean, and orderly work environment at Sandvik’s Alachua facility. This role is responsible for sanitation, general housekeeping, and routine facilities maintenance to ensure the health and safety of all building occupants. Duties include cleaning indoor areas, maintaining outdoor spaces, and following established procedures aligned with Sandvik's safety standards. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Clean and maintain assigned areas to meet Facilities standards and expectations. 

• Perform tasks such as mopping floors, cleaning windows, wiping tables, cleaning restrooms, vacuuming, emptying trash, and replenishing supplies. 

• Maintain a trash and recycling removal schedule consistent with local pickup times. 

• Replace air filters and conduct minor upkeep tasks as directed. 

• Clean up spills and ensure surfaces are sanitized to maintain workplace hygiene. 

• Follow established cleaning procedures to support a safe work environment, including OSHA and company regulations. 

• Maintain cleanliness of outdoor areas such as walkways, green spaces, and building exterior surfaces (mowing, trimming, pressure washing, etc.). 

• Operate cleaning equipment safely and effectively (e.g., floor scrubbers, buffers). 

• Report maintenance issues or safety hazards to the Facilities Manager promptly. 

Work Environment & Physical Requirements 

• Requires standing, walking, bending, lifting, and exposure to cleaning agents for extended periods.

• Occasional exposure to loud noises. 

Education & Qualifications 

• Ability to work in the U.S. on a full-time indefinite basis without sponsorship

• High School Diploma/GED 

• Previous custodial, janitorial, or facilities maintenance experience. 

• Familiarity with safe handling of cleaning chemicals. 

• Ability to operate custodial tools and equipment. 

• Basic knowledge of OSHA safety requirements. 

Benefits 

We offer a competitive total rewards package, including: 

• Health care coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription, telemedicine) starting 30 days after hire. 

• Paid vacation with up to 80 hours rollover.

• 401(k) with 5% annual salary contribution + 50% match on the first 6% starting 90 days after hire. 

• Tuition reimbursement and professional development support. 

• A diverse, inclusive workplace where innovation thrives.