Building & Grounds Custodian at Medline Industries, Inc. in Grayslake, Illinois

Job Description:

Job Summary

This position reports directly to the Maintenance Supervisor, and is responsible for performing custodial, groundskeeper and facility maintenance duties on building and grounds to provide a safe and clean environment for staff. The Maintenance/Custodian position requires the ability to inspect, facilities and conduct minor maintenance on the building, fixtures, furnishings and removing snow. The Maintenance/Custodian is able to troubleshoot maintenance problems; handle and coordinate repairs and renovations with the office manager that may include the coordination of services provided by outside vendors.

Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Performs related duties and general maintenance work as required including plumbing, electrical, lighting, painting, mechanical, pressure washing or related work as assigned.




• Performs general housekeeping to include clean, vacuum, sweep and sanitize building daily, including floors, restrooms, grounds, and common areas.




• Process trash removal and corrugated scraps with a compactor.




• Checks and secures building at beginning and end of shift for the purpose of ensuring the safety and cleanliness of the building.




• Clears snow from entrances and walks, and spreads sand and ice melting chemicals.




• Maintain equipment in functional condition.




• Perform minor maintenance on the building

Preferred Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent




• Previous custodial or maintenance experience preferred.




• Ability to frequently lift, push and slide packages that typically weigh up to 50 lbs., and may weigh up to 75 lbs.




• Physical activities necessary to perform one or more essential functions of the position.




• Ability to bend, twist, reach, push, lift for extended periods daily




• Frequently move, lift, carry supplies/equipment up to 50 lbs and may have to occasionally lift up to 75 lbs




• Must be able to stand for minimum of 8 hours and up to 12 hours for up to 6 days a week




• Ability to continuously ascend and descend from ladders and stairs, work at heights and/or from a ladder, work from a lying down position, work with your hands above your head.

Benefits - Medline is committed to offering competitive benefits and a variety of choices to best meet the needs of you and your family. For employees scheduled to work at least 30 hours per week, this includes health and well-being, financial fitness, career development, paid time off and more. Employees scheduled to work less than 30 hours per week can participate in the 401(k) plan, access the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERG) and Medline Service Corps. For a more comprehensive list of our benefits, please click here.

Every day, we’re focused on building a more diverse and inclusive company, one that recognizes, values and respects the differences we all bring to the workplace. From doing what’s right to delivering business results, together, we’re better. Explore our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion page here.

Medline Industries, LP is an equal opportunity employer. Medline evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.

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