Utility Worker in Saginaw, Michigan at Caravan Facilities Management L.L.C.

Department: Operations
Reports To: Area Manager
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Caravan Facilities Management is seeking a dependable Travel Janitor to provide janitorial and facility support services at multiple customer locations throughout the Saginaw area, with occasional travel to sites in Bay City and Midland. This position requires flexibility to travel between assigned facilities, maintain high cleaning standards, and serve as a professional representative of the company when interacting with customers, vendors, and site personnel.

The Travel Janitor is responsible for maintaining clean, safe, and orderly facilities while assisting with inventory management, quality audits, basic facility support tasks, and customer communication when site management is unavailable.

The duties listed below are representative of the position and may not include all assigned responsibilities.

• Clean and sanitize offices, hallways, lobbies, restrooms, break rooms, locker rooms, stairwells, and common areas.
• Sweep, mop, scrub, wax, and polish floors.
• Clean carpets, rugs, upholstered furniture, and other surfaces.
• Dust furniture, fixtures, equipment, and workspaces.
• Wash walls, ceilings, windows, doors, and trim.
• Polish metal fixtures and surfaces.
• Empty trash receptacles and transport waste to designated disposal areas.
• Replenish restroom and facility supplies.
• Replace light bulbs and report maintenance concerns.
• Maintain building exterior appearance as required.
• Perform seasonal duties including snow removal and minor groundskeeping.

• Travel between assigned customer locations to provide janitorial coverage and support.
• Serve as the primary onsite contact for customers and vendors when supervisors are unavailable.
• Conduct quality inspections and report service concerns.
• Order and monitor janitorial inventory, consumable supplies, and paper products.
• Coordinate vendor services and report equipment issues requiring repair.
• Complete safety observations and assist with site safety audits.
• Set up tables, chairs, and meeting spaces as requested.
• Move pallets, break down cardboard, and transport small equipment or materials as needed.

• Must be willing and able to travel between multiple customer locations.
• Primary service area includes Saginaw, with occasional assignments in Bay City and Midland.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and maintain an acceptable driving record.
• Must have a reliable personal vehicle available for daily work travel.

• Must be able to successfully pass:
  • Criminal background check
  • Fingerprinting requirements
  • Any customer-specific screening requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous janitorial, custodial, cleaning, or facilities maintenance experience preferred.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

Successful candidates will demonstrate:

• Strong customer service skills
• Dependability and reliability
• Professional communication
• Problem-solving abilities
• Time management and organization
• Adaptability to changing priorities and locations
• Attention to detail and quality
• Safety awareness
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Commitment to attendance and punctuality

The employee regularly works in commercial and industrial environments and may be exposed to:

• Wet or humid conditions
• Moving mechanical equipment
• Cleaning chemicals and cleaning agents
• Dust, fumes, and airborne particles
• Indoor and outdoor weather conditions
• Cold and hot temperatures
• Moderate to loud noise levels

Travel between customer locations is a regular requirement of this position.

While performing the essential functions of this role, the employee must regularly:

• Stand and walk for extended periods
• Bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach
• Use hands and arms for cleaning tasks
• Climb stairs and maintain balance
• Lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds
• Operate cleaning equipment and tools
• Enter and exit a vehicle multiple times throughout the shift

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

• Ordering supplies and managing inventory levels
• Conducting quality audits of assigned locations
• Serving as the first line of communication with onsite customers
• Coordinating vendor activities and service requests
• Reporting facility and equipment repair needs
• Supporting safety initiatives, audits, and observations
• Maintaining professional relationships with customers and fellow employees at all assigned locations

This position is ideal for a self-motivated individual who enjoys working independently, traveling between facilities, and taking ownership of maintaining high standards of cleanliness and customer satisfaction.