Who We Are
Kirby-Smith Machinery, Inc. is a leading distributor of heavy equipment and cranes in the central United States. We are at the forefront of today’s construction industry growth and have several exciting job opportunities for talented, energized professionals across the region who want to join our #WeAre1KirbySmith family!
Shop Janitor Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off and Vacation
- Short/Long Term Disability
- Growth Opportunities
- Paid Training
- Family-owned and Operated
- Health and Wellness
- Above-average Industry Pay
Shop Janitor Position Purpose
Responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and organized work environment, ensuring the functionality and longevity of our equipment and work area by keeping the shop free of debris, spills, and clutter.
Shop Janitor Essential Functions
- Communicates and supports the Kirby Smith vision and core values of One Mission, One Team, One Plan, One Goal
- Maintains shop cleanliness:
- o Sweeps, mops, vacuums floors throughout the shop
- o Cleans work surfaces, benches, equipment, and aprons
- o Maintains the cleanliness of the shop bathroom
- o Maintains the cleanliness and organization of rigging connexes
- o Disposes of waste solids according to established Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
- Ensures shop functionality and safety:
- o Keeps shop refrigerators stocked with water
- o Maintains cleanliness of waste oil tank, waste oil pigs, and drain pans
- o Ensures gas cylinders are capped and stored properly, verifying no blockage exists in front of them
- o Clears obstructions from electrical panels, fire extinguishers, and eye wash stations
- o Reports any damaged or malfunctioning equipment to the supervisor
- Maintains organization and proper storage
- o Stores and organizes PPE and shop supplies
- o Maintains proper storage of seasonal equipment (e.g., torpedo heaters, portable coolers, water hoses)
- Additional duties
- o Maintains cleanliness of walkways and doors
- o Reports any safety hazards to the supervisor
- Consistent and reliable on-site attendance
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned
Shop Janitor Minimum Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Six (6) months experience in a fast-paced industrial cleaning environment, prior experience maintaining cleanliness in a workshop or industrial setting is a plus
- Ability to operate and maintain floor buffers, vacuum cleaners, and other janitorial equipment commonly used in industrial settings
- Ability to work independently and efficiently, prioritizing tasks and managing time effectively
- Knowledge and understanding of industrial cleaning practices, including the proper use of cleaning chemicals and procedures
Shop Janitor Physical Requirements
- Pushes/Pulls/Lifts/Carries up to 50 pounds without assistance
- Physical ability to squat, twist, turn, bend, stoop, climb, and reach overhead
- Must be able to work in extreme heat or cold and wet, damp, dusty, or windy conditions and tolerate exposure to typical noises, hazardous materials, and fumes/odors
- Physical ability to perform maintenance on equipment for extended hours of time with continual mounting and dismounting throughout the workday
- Ability to adhere to personal protective equipment (PPE) policy and maintain individual PPE in a functional condition
This is considered a Safety-Sensitive position.
We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.