Facilities Custodian

Facilities Custodian

Sern BioScience is searching for a Facilities Custodian to join the Engineering, Maintenance, and Facilities team. In this role you will be responsible for maintaining facility cleanliness, helping to ensure a safe and presentable environment for staff, clients, and guests. Duties will include typical custodial tasks such as floor and refuse maintenance, as well as other tasks within the scope of duties assigned by the Facilities Manager. Those with a strong desire to be mobile and work independently are encouraged to apply.

Sern BioScience develops and manufactures novel drug products for a variety of pharmaceutical applications. We aim to build a workforce that is collaborative, creative, and kind. In addition to the skills required of the role, qualified candidates will approach their work with integrity and enthusiasm to promote a positive work culture. Employees are awarded generous PTO accrual, low-cost health benefits, and a 5% 401(k) contribution that does not require an employee match or vesting.

Duties and Responsibilities

Performs daily maintenance tasks to ensure the facilities are exceptionally clean and organized

Empties refuse containers

Disinfects, cleans, and maintains common employee and client areas, including restrooms, kitchens, conference rooms and lobbies

Selects and uses appropriate PPE provided by the Company

Removes, installs, cleans and maintains product dispensing equipment such as soap dispensers, paper towel dispensers and other dispensers as assigned

Changes batteries, tests for proper operations and adjusts dispensing quantities.

Cleans and maintains plumbing fixtures; changes batteries in automated faucets, urinals and toilets, removes and cleans aerators / screens, installs automatic flush valves, tests fixtures and adjusts for proper operation

Washes and cleans mirrors to a streak free finish

Wipes down and cleans all horizontal counter surfaces

Wipes down and cleans all sinks to include faucets and soap dispensers

Uses the appropriate cleaning method to ensure all toilets and urinals are cleaned and free of stains

Sweeps and mops floors to ensure they are free of dirt, debris, and foreign material

Restocks paper and feminine hygiene products and sanitizes all high touch areas

Uses ladders and associated appropriate equipment to clean windows, overhead lighting, air diffusers, exposed pipe, ventilation and other elevated building attributes

Transports trash to the appropriate collection point and deposits

Reorganizes conference rooms to the standard layout provided by the Facilities Services Supervisor

Performs routine maintenance on all floor surfaces, including carpet, vinyl, and tile.

Extracts carpets and furnishings as needed

Applies protectant to extracted carpets and upholstery

Performs deep cleaning methods to strip and refinish floors; uses and maintains hard floor maintenance equipment

Performs other scheduled facility maintenance tasks and assists Facilities Department

Assists in event set-up and furniture moves

Moves furniture and equipment, arranges tables and chairs for conferences and events

Performs set-up and breakdown of events, including tables, chairs, and related items

On standby during events to handle spills and remove trash

Recognizes immediate and potential safety hazards and pursues appropriate actions to resolve and report

Performs daily inspections of facilities and documents according to Company procedures

Plans and performs projects, requests supplies, performs work requests, and requests equipment repairs

Responsible for maintaining a clean and safe working environment

Position could be asked to work a varied on-call schedule that may include evenings, nights, and weekends or other non-routine hours from time to time and in case of emergency

Performs other related duties as assigned

Required Knowledge and Skills

Basic math skills

Knowledge of operations of floor cleaning and carpet extraction equipment

Strong interpersonal as well as written and oral communication skills

Must be self-motivated and possess the ability to work independently

Ability to make decisions, prioritize workload, and respond appropriately to change

A working knowledge of custodial cleaning chemicals and equipment

Must have an awareness of safety and display proper safety behavior

Comprehensive knowledge of basic hand tools and equipment used on the job

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software

Education, Experience and Additional Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent

Two years of related work experience in custodial maintenance or related area preferred

Must have and maintain a valid Oregon Driver's license (ODL) or obtain ODL within 30 days of employment

Must carry and maintain personal vehicle insurance

Ability to routinely lift 25 lbs., occasionally lift 50lbs.

Ability to perform prolonged standing or walking, working from ladders, bending, stooping, twisting, and reaching

$20 - $24 an hour