Janitor
ESS MetronAbout ESS-Metron ESS Metron is a global leader in designing and manufacturing high-quality low and medium voltage power distribution solutions. With over 60 years of experience, we specialize in integrated power distribution centers, custom control products, modular control buildings, and skid-mounted systems built for the most demanding environments. Our team is dedicated to powering the future by delivering innovative, custom-engineered electrical solutions that enable our clients to operate reliably every day. As a rapidly growing company, ESS Metron serves a diverse range of market segments including Utilities, Oil & Gas, Water & Wastewater, Transportation, Government, Data Centers, Alternative Energy, and Commercial Construction. Join us and be part of a team that’s shaping the future of power distribution through cutting-edge technology and exceptional service. ESS Metron prides itself on offering very competitive salaries and benefits while providing a company culture that emphasizes teamwork, business and personal growth, and a competitive spirit where making money and enjoying your work are not mutually exclusive. About this role The Janitor keeps ESS Metron’s manufacturing facility, offices, and common areas clean, safe, and well organized. This role exists because a clean, orderly plant is essential to the safety of our team, the quality of the power distribution equipment we build, and the impression we make on customers who visit for tours and factory acceptance tests. Working closely with production, maintenance, and office staff, you will handle routine cleaning, waste and recycling, restocking, and general upkeep across the site. Your work directly supports a safe, productive workplace where everyone can do their best work. What you’ll be doing Clean and maintain production areas, offices, conference rooms, break rooms, and restrooms on a set schedule so they are consistently safe, sanitary, and presentable. Sweep, mop, scrub, and vacuum floors, and operate floor care equipment such as auto-scrubbers, floor buffers, and shop vacuums to keep walkways and work areas free of debris and slip hazards. Collect and remove trash, recycling, and scrap materials (e.g., cardboard, wood, metal shavings, and wire scraps) and take them to designated containers and dumpsters. Restock restrooms and break rooms with soap, paper products, and other supplies, and track inventory so supplies never run out. Clean and disinfect high-touch surfaces, including door handles, time clocks, shared tools, and lunch tables, to help keep employees healthy. Prepare offices, conference rooms, and shop areas ahead of customer visits, plant tours, and factory acceptance tests. Identify and report needed repairs, spills, leaks, or unsafe conditions to supervisors or maintenance promptly. Safely handle, label, and store cleaning chemicals in accordance with Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and company procedures. What you’ll have High school diploma or GED preferred, but not required. 1+ year of janitorial, custodial, or facilities experience, preferably in a manufacturing, industrial, or commercial setting; we will train the right candidate. Familiarity with commercial cleaning equipment and supplies, and the ability to use chemicals safely and correctly. Basic understanding of workplace safety practices; OSHA 10 or forklift experience is a plus. Strong attention to detail and pride in keeping a workspace clean and organized. Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently and manage time across a full cleaning schedule. Good communication skills and a team-player attitude when working around production and office staff. Physical requirements and work environment Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and perform repetitive tasks for extended periods. Ability to lift, push, and carry up to 50 lbs. (e.g., trash bags, supply boxes, and scrap bins). Ability to work onsite in a manufacturing environment, including a shop floor with h…