Position Summary
The Janitorial Technician is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and organized environment throughout the manufacturing facility, offices, and common areas. This role supports the operation of a high-reliability electronics manufacturing (SMT / PCBA) facility by ensuring production areas, workspaces, and shared facilities meet cleanliness and safety standards.
The ideal candidate is dependable, detail-oriented, and able to work effectively in a manufacturing environment with minimal supervision.
Key Responsibilities
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
- Clean and maintain manufacturing floors, offices, restrooms, break rooms, and conference areas
- Sweep, mop, and maintain production floors and walkways
- Empty trash and recycling bins throughout the facility
- Clean windows, glass surfaces, doors, and walls as needed
- Maintain cleanliness in receiving, warehouse, and staging areas
Production Area Support
- Maintain clean floors and walkways in SMT production areas
- Follow ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) safety requirements when working near electronics manufacturing equipment
- Ensure no contamination or debris enters production areas
- Support housekeeping standards required for electronics manufacturing environments
Restroom & Common Area Maintenance
- Clean and sanitize restrooms daily
- Refill supplies such as soap, paper towels, and toilet paper
- Maintain cleanliness of employee break rooms and kitchens
- Clean and maintain locker rooms and common areas
Waste Management
- Collect and dispose of facility waste
- Separate general waste, recycling, and manufacturing waste
- Transport trash to designated dumpster areas
- Assist with cardboard recycling and material disposal
Safety & Compliance
- Follow all facility safety procedures and PPE requirements
- Report spills, hazards, or maintenance issues immediately
- Maintain safe cleaning practices around sensitive manufacturing equipment
- Support 5S and facility organization standards
Qualifications
Required
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- Prior janitorial or facility cleaning experience preferred
- Ability to lift up to 40 pounds
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, and perform physical work throughout the shift
- Reliable attendance and strong work ethic
Preferred
- Experience working in a manufacturing environment
- Familiarity with ESD-safe environments
- Experience supporting 5S or facility organization standards
Work Environment
This position works in a mixed office and electronics manufacturing environment, including production floors with SMT equipment, warehouse areas, and office spaces.
Employees may be required to:
- Wear ESD protection and PPE
- Work around manufacturing equipment
- Use cleaning chemicals and janitorial equipment
Schedule
Full-time or part-time positions may be available depending on facility needs.
Benefits
- Competitive hourly pay
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off
- 401(k)
- Opportunities for advancement within the company
Pay Range
$19—$23 USD
ITAR/EAR Compliance: Due to the nature of the work performed at Rocket EMS, this position may require access to export-controlled technical data or technology. The successful candidate must be eligible to access such information under applicable U.S. export-control laws or be eligible for any required government authorization.
Rocket EMS will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the California Fair Chance Act. Candidates are not required to disclose criminal history or participate in a background check unless and until a conditional offer of employment has been made. Any final offer of employment may be conditioned on completion of a background check, consistent with applicable law.
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