Custodian

The Integrated Products Division of Applied Research Associates is looking for a person to maintain the cleanliness of our facilities.  The ideal candidate will have experience in custodial services, preferably in an industrial setting.  This role requires a thorough cleaning and tidying of the premises two to three times a week.  If you are detail-oriented, a self-starter, and would like to become part of a local employee-owned business, this might be the job for you! 

ARA is looking for a Part Time Custodian to perform facility custodial duties. You will be responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of our building.

The anticipated hourly rate for this position is $15 to $18/hour, depending on education and experience. 

• What you’ll do as a Custodian:
  • Ensure office is prepared for daily use by taking out trash & recycling
  • Vacuum carpets, mop floors
  • Dust, remove cobwebs
  • Wash and sanitize toilets, sinks, showers
  • Restock disposables (soap, paper towels, toilet paper)
  • Wash and sanitize breakroom counters, tables and food storage and heating equipment
  • Wash and polish conference room tables
  • Undertake occasional “as needed” tasks, such as washing windows and mirrors, shampoo or steam-clean carpets and rugs
  • Manages inventory of cleaning supplies
• Custodian Requirements
  • Knowledge and use of cleaning supplies and equipment
  • Attention to detail
  • Ability to stoop, kneel, bend, and lift
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision
  • Good communication skills
• Custodian Preferences
  • High School diploma
• Company & Division Information

Applied Research Associates, Inc. is an employee-owned international research and engineering company recognized for providing technically superior solutions to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences. The company, founded in Albuquerque, NM, in 1979, currently employs over 2,300 employee-owners and continues to grow. ARA offices throughout the United States and Canada provide a broad range of technical expertise in defense technologies, civil technologies, computer software and simulation, systems analysis, environmental technologies, and testing and measurement. The corporation also provides sophisticated technical products for environmental site characterization, pavement analysis, and robotics.

At ARA, employees are our greatest assets. The corporation realizes that employee ownership spawns greater creativity and initiative along with higher performance and customer satisfaction levels. ARA gives its employees the tools, training, and opportunities to take more active roles as owners. The culture is challenging; innovation and experimentation are the norm. For additional information and an opportunity to join this unique workplace, please apply at careers.ara.com.