Custodian

Role overview

This full-time custodial opportunity in Alice Springs is suited to someone who enjoys working in a supportive, community-focused setting and values a steady weekday schedule. The position covers housekeeping for temporary quarters, site cleaning, and laundry support for USG, GOA, contracted staff, and business travelers staying in the temporary quarters.

Work schedule

The role runs for 40 hours each week, Monday through Friday, from 07:30 to 16:00.

Key duties

• Carry out allocated custodial work across the Ops Building, Tech area, and Support areas.
• Handle laundry-related tasks for temporary quarters.
• Use the right custodial tools and equipment to polish floors and steam-clean carpets.
• Deliver strong customer service to everyone using the facilities.
• Remove dust and clear cobwebs.
• Collect and dispose of rubbish from temporary quarters, the Ops Building, Tech, and Support areas.
• Restock and maintain needed supplies in temporary quarters, the Ops Building, Tech, and Support areas.
• Track, store, and manage inventory for custodial supplies.
• Follow health, safety, and compliance requirements across the site and workplace.
• Take on other reasonable duties as assigned.

Work environment and physical demands

The job is performed in a standard office environment with no unusual hazards. The role may involve occasional lifting of up to 10 kg on your own, along with kneeling, standing, walking, and routine sitting. It also requires frequent use of speech and hearing for communication, steady mental alertness, and the ability to work to deadlines.

Experience and qualifications

Applicants should have 3 to 5 years of experience in hospitality or industrial custodial work. A Certificate in Health Support Services or a Certificate in Hospitality is preferred, and an undergraduate degree in Hospitality is also desirable.

Security, safety, and compliance

This position requires the employee to obtain and maintain the relevant security and medical clearances for the role. A TS/SCI clearance with Poly is required. The position is also safety sensitive. Employment is subject to company drug and alcohol policies and successful completion of drug screening, which may include pre-employment testing for marijuana and other federally controlled substances because of the company’s role as a federal contractor.

Employees are expected to support a strong safety culture, complete required training, take part in self-aid and buddy-aid responsibilities, assist with emergency response duties when needed, and contribute to safety committees and teams. Team members must also follow the company’s quality standards and comply with all operational, safety, quality, and environmental procedures, plans, and policies related to the job.

Equal opportunity

All qualified applicants are considered without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.