Facilities at CAPITAL STEEL and WIRE INC – Ithaca, Michigan

Department: Facilities

Reports To: Facilities Manager

Classification: Non-exempt (Hourly)

Pay: $15/hr

Hours: 6am - 2:30pm (PART - TIME) 20HRS PER WEEK with Potential for Full-time later within 2026

Job Summary:

Responsible for general upkeep, indoor and outdoor custodial and facilities projects for the Ithaca production plant.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

Responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of the entire facility, ensuring that all areas, including restrooms, break rooms, office spaces, and common areas, are consistently organized, cleaned, and presentable.

Proactively manage waste disposal, including the collection and removal of trash to maintain a clean and sanitary environment.

Operate and maintain floor cleaning equipment, such as sweepers and oil mating, working with the safety coordinator and maintenance to ensure all floors are properly maintained for safety and aesthetic appeal.

Work closely with the Facilities Manager to address specific maintenance and cleanliness needs as they arise, prioritizing tasks to ensure smooth day-to-day operations and a welcoming environment for all staff and visitors.

Responsible for groundskeeping including operating 360 riding lawn mower and other lawn and landscape equipment, seasonal upkeep such as shoveling and salting, and serving as backup for snow plowing.

Assist with general facility-related projects at the plant.

Responsible for miscellaneous errands and deliveries.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED preferred.

Must be 21 years-of-age or older.

Janitorial or general labor experience required.

Valid Michigan driver’s license and ability to be covered on company auto insurance (based on driving record) required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Ability to operate machinery, including fork truck, for custodial and groundskeeping functions

Ability to follow all safety policies and procedures

Ability to work independently, demonstrating self-sufficiency in managing tasks while also being adaptable to guidance and supervision from management.

General computer experience preferred

Physical and Environmental Requirements:

• Ability to stand for an entire shift to perform job duties
• Physical activity such as bending, reaching, and twisting to access and clean various areas of the facilities and grounds and to operate required machinery
• Manual dexterity to operate required machinery
• Excessive walking during the entire shift for general upkeep of facility and grounds
• Ability to safely ascend and descend steps, stairs, or ladders for painting duties and to access fork truck, vehicles, and various areas of the facilities
• Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds to perform general upkeep and projects; occasionally lift and move up to 75 pounds.
• Exposure to machinery and loud noises
• Perform outdoor work in various climates and conditions.
• Local travel required for company business.

Authority:

All employees at this facility have the responsibility and authority to note areas of product or customer issues and bring it to management’s attention.

Employee Acknowledgement

I acknowledge that I have reviewed this job description, and I understand and can perform the essential functions and other requirements of the position, with or without accommodation. I agree that if there is anything in the job description that I do not understand, I will seek clarification from my supervisor or Human Resources. I understand that Capital Steel & Wire has the right to revise this job description at any time. I acknowledge that Capital Steel & Wire is an at-will employer which means that either I or the company can terminate the relationship at any time. This job description does not supersede the at-will status and does not constitute an employment contract for any specified period of time.