Facilities Custodian

Serán 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.
Serán 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. Want to learn more about what we do, who we are, and how you can contribute? We look forward to seeing your application.

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 sc