Custodian

Job Title: Custodian Reports To: Senior Warehouse Manager Positions Supervised:* None *Status: Full-Time* FLSA: *Non-Exempt Hours: 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Monday – Friday

Responsibilities:

• Ensure offices and break room are cleaned.

• Ensure that the warehouse facility meets Memphis and Shelby County Health Department, AIB, and Feeding America guidelines through daily cleaning in the warehouse, offices, bathrooms, and break room, and maintenance of the outside perimeters.

• Tracks and records all cleaning activities from the Master Cleaning schedules and logs.

• Responds to service requests, including the setup and take down of furniture and equipment.

• Handle special projects as necessary, including waxing floors, shampooing carpets, etc.

• Maintain the exterior of the building, including cutting grass and shrubs, removal of trash, etc.

• Remove trash by established procedures.

• Help to maintain a pest-free environment by checking and replacing pest control devices, checking and properly positioning rodent traps, and maintaining accurate pest control logs.

• Clean and disinfect restrooms and other common areas.

• Maintain working relationships that ensure the success of Food Bank programs. This includes maintaining positive interpersonal relationships with donors, volunteers, agency representatives, Food Bank management, and staff.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent; one year of custodial experience.

• Good verbal and written communication skills.

• Knowledge of good record-keeping procedures and the ability to maintain accurate and legible records.

• Ability to work with pesticides; handle and safely dispose of hazardous materials.

• Ability to operate a pressure washer, forklift, and a manual or powered pallet jack; forklift certification a plus.

• Knowledge of maintaining, cleaning, and preserving a variety of surfaces; proper use of a wide range of chemicals according to state and federal regulations.

• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.

• Ability to complete a Safe Food Handling Course.

• Ability to work well with donors, volunteers, agency representatives, volunteers, senior aides, and other Food Bank staff.

• Acceptance of the philosophy of food banking.

To apply, stop by the office at 3865 S. Perkins Rd. Memphis, TN 38118 Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.

Job Type: Full-time