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Day Guard Shack Jobs in Iowa (NOW HIRING)

Custodian

Cedar Rapids, IA · On-site

$18/hr

It entails A LOT of walking (miles a day) and includes emptying trashes (heavy lifting) and cleaning outside areas (make sure to bring coat): Yard area, guard shack, smoke area, etc. While janitorial ...

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What is the difference between Day Guard Shack vs Night Guard Shack?

AspectDay Guard ShackNight Guard Shack
CertificationsSecurity Guard License, CPRSecurity Guard License, CPR
Work EnvironmentDaytime shifts, outdoor or indoorNight shifts, outdoor or indoor
Employer & IndustrySecurity companies, retail, industrial sitesSecurity companies, industrial sites, residential complexes

Both Day Guard Shack and Night Guard Shack roles require similar certifications and work in security environments, but they differ mainly in shift timing. Day Guard Shacks operate during daytime hours, focusing on daytime security needs, while Night Guard Shacks work overnight, handling different security challenges. Understanding these differences helps job seekers choose the right shift based on their preferences and availability.

How hard is it to get hired as a day guard shack?

Getting hired as a day guard shack typically requires a high school diploma or equivalent, a clean background check, and sometimes security or customer service experience. Employers often look for reliability, good communication skills, and the ability to work independently in a security environment.

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Custodian

MalaceHR

Cedar Rapids, IA • On-site

$18/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 18 days ago


Job description

Seeking EXPERIENCED Custodians for Manufacturing Facility in Cedar Rapids, IA starting ASAP.

Shifts:

  • 1st and 2nd
  • $18/hour

Essential Janitorial Duties and Responsibilities:

General Cleaning - Restrooms, Break Rooms, Conference Rooms, etc., This is a PHYSICALLY DEMANDING position. It entails A LOT of walking (miles a day) and includes emptying trashes (heavy lifting) and cleaning outside areas (make sure to bring coat): Yard area, guard shack, smoke area, etc.

While janitorial is a good part of the services we offer, we also handle various other tasks. Tasks include, but are not limited to:

  • Removing and Bailing Cardboard
  • Moving and stacking Pallets
  • Floor cleaning
  • Fork truck operation

Qualifications:;

  • Previous experience in a janitor, custodian, cleaner or housekeeping position preferred
  • Frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling greater than 50 lbs.
  • Must be able to follow basic safety procedures and precautions due to physical risks and exposure to hazardous chemicals
  • Experience using a Tugger
  • Must have reliable transportation
Tugger Responsibilities.
  • Responsible for all basic cleaning
  • Primary duties will pertain to baling cardboard and general warehouse cleaning
  • Collect garbage bins from warehouse floor, empty, and return
  • Break down cardboard for recycling.
  • Must know how to drive, will be trained on driving a golf cart for trash collecting
  • Additional duties may include working in a warehouse environment and use of baler or other warehouse equipment
  • This role can be labor intensive and requires physical heavy lifting
  • Ideal candidate should be physically fit and have strong upper body strength for moving large carts of cardboard
  • Maintain the work area, keep equipment in a clean and orderly condition, and follow prescribed safety regulations
  • Work in a safe manner in compliance with all company, state, federal policies
  • Cleaning of restrooms includes restocking toilet tissue and other dispensers, emptying trash, clean and sanitize fixtures, clean mirrors, spot clean partition doors and walls, sweep and mop tile floors, and clean toilets and urinals
  • Move furniture, vacuum, reposition furniture, empty trash and replace liners
  • Check all trash containers prior to moving it
  • Cleaning includes dust mopping, damp mopping, sweeping, vacuuming, gum removal, dusting, picking up larger objects off the floor and spot cleaning glass
  • Performs additional duties as required, including attending to flooded areas, incidental spills, and related clean-up work for trash and restroom concerns
  • Restock carts and closets at the end of each shift