Janitor

Org Marketing Statement

Join Parker's Filtration Group and be part of a global team driving innovative filtration solutions that protect people, equipment, and the environment across diverse industries. Experience a dynamic, collaborative culture where your ideas fuel progress and your work makes a meaningful impact on sustainability and technological excellence.

Position Summary

Position Summary

The Janitor / Facility Cleaner is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, sanitary, and orderly manufacturing facility. This position performs routine and detailed cleaning throughout production, warehouse, office, restroom, breakroom, and common areas while following site safety rules, chemical-handling requirements, sanitation standards, and established cleaning schedules. The employee supports a safe and efficient manufacturing environment by promptly addressing spills, waste, debris, and housekeeping needs and by communicating facility or safety concerns to the appropriate leader.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Manufacturing & Production Area Cleaning

Sweep, dust mop, wet mop, scrub, vacuum, and clean floors in production, warehouse, shipping/receiving, and other manufacturing areas.

Remove dust, debris, scrap material, packaging waste, and other non-hazardous refuse from designated work areas and dispose of it in the appropriate containers.

Clean walls, doors, windows, ledges, rails, guardrails, floor markings, work surfaces, and other assigned facility surfaces.

Respond promptly to spills, leaks, or housekeeping hazards within the employee's training and authorization, and immediately report conditions requiring maintenance, environmental, safety, or hazardous-material response.

Facility & Common Area Cleaning

Clean and disinfect restrooms, breakrooms, offices, conference rooms, lobbies, training rooms, and other common areas.

Clean and sanitize sinks, toilets, urinals, mirrors, fixtures, dispensers, countertops, tables, chairs, appliances, and high-touch surfaces.

Empty trash and recycling receptacles; replace liners; transport waste to designated collection or disposal areas.

Restock paper products, soap, sanitizer, and other facility supplies and notify the appropriate person when inventory is low.

Clean interior glass and entry areas and perform other routine appearance-related cleaning to maintain a professional facility.

Cleaning Equipment, Chemicals & Supplies

Safely operate assigned janitorial equipment such as vacuums, floor scrubbers, sweepers, mops, brooms, squeegees, and related cleaning tools.

Use cleaning chemicals only for their intended purpose and in accordance with labels, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), site procedures, and required personal protective equipment (PPE).

Properly label, store, and secure cleaning chemicals and supplies; never mix incompatible chemicals.

Safety, Quality & Compliance

Follow all company safety rules, housekeeping standards, emergency procedures, and required PPE practices.

Place wet-floor signs, barricades, or other warning devices when cleaning creates a temporary hazard.

Perform other related cleaning, housekeeping, and facility-support duties as assigned to meet business and operational needs.

Minimum Qualifications

Ability to read and understand basic safety signs, chemical labels, work instructions, and cleaning schedules.

Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and work independently with limited supervision.

Prior janitorial, custodial, industrial cleaning, warehouse, or manufacturing experience is preferred but not required.

High school diploma or GED is preferred; equivalent experience may be considered.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Strong attention to cleanliness, detail, and safe work practices.

Ability to prioritize tasks and respond to changing cleaning needs in an active manufacturing environment.

Basic communication and teamwork skills with employees, supervisors, contractors, and visitors.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described below are representative of those required to perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodation may be provided in accordance with applicable law.

Regularly stand and walk for extended periods throughout the shift on concrete or other hard surfaces.

Frequently bend, stoop, squat, kneel, reach, push, pull, twist, and perform repetitive hand and arm movements.

Work Environment

Work is performed in manufacturing, warehouse, office, restroom, breakroom, and exterior or entry areas as assigned.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Additional Comments:

The essential functions have been provided as example of the type of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. The company reserves the right to modify the work assignments and/or to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions. The job description is not intended to be an inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to describe the general nature of the position.

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations.

("Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor")

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