Custodian
- Newark, NJ, United States
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- Posting language
- English
Original job description
Job Summary Choice Aviation Services is seeking a reliable, hardworking, and detail-oriented Custodian to join our team at Newark Airport- Newark, New Jersey. The custodian is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, sanitary, and organized warehouse environment. The ideal candidate takes pride in their work, follows safety procedures, and can work independently or as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform daily cleaning and sanitation of warehouse floors, offices, restrooms, breakrooms, and common areas.
- Sweep, mop, vacuum, dust, and maintain assigned work areas.
- Collect and dispose of trash, cardboard, and other waste materials in designated areas.
- Clean and sanitize restrooms, sinks, countertops, and frequently touched surfaces.
- Replenish restroom supplies, including paper towels, toilet paper, and soap.
- Maintain cleanliness around warehouse equipment, storage areas, and loading docks.
- Operate basic cleaning equipment, including floor scrubbers, vacuums, and mops, as trained.
- Properly handle, label, and store cleaning chemicals and supplies in accordance with safety guidelines.
- Identify and report maintenance concerns, spills, hazards, or damaged equipment to management.
- Follow company policies, OSHA safety guidelines, and applicable airport security procedures.
- Assist with additional cleaning and general warehouse housekeeping duties as assigned.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Previous custodial, janitorial, housekeeping, or warehouse cleaning experience preferred but not required.
- Ability to work independently and follow instructions.
- Strong attention to detail and time-management skills.
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment
- Willingness to learn proper cleaning and sanitation procedures.
- Ability to safely use cleaning supplies and equipment.
- Reliable attendance and a positive, team-oriented attitude.
- Ability to meet applicable airport access and security requirements, if assigned to restricted areas.
- Flexibility to work assigned shifts, including weekends or holidays, as needed.
- Completely pass an airport criminal background and pre-employment drug screening
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and reach throughout the work shift.
- Ability to lift and carry cleaning supplies and equipment, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Comfortable working in warehouse environments with varying temperatures and noise levels.
- Ability to perform repetitive cleaning tasks safely.
Why Join Choice Aviation?
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Supportive, team-oriented work environment.
- Hands-on experience in aviation warehouse operations.
- Opportunity to contribute to a growing aviation services company
(1st) Shift 5:00 a.m.- 1:30 p.m. (2nd) Shift: 2:00 p.m.- 10:30 p.m.
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Skills
- Work independently
- Cleaning
- Sanitation
- Clean equipment
- Housekeeping
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Security regulations
- Warehouse operations