Entry Level Janitor Jobs in Minnesota (NOW HIRING)

With a purpose to make tomorrow a little bit better than today for each other, our customers, and our communities, Ascentek provides an environment where you can love what you do and be your best every day.   

What you will enjoy by being a part of a 2025 USA Great Place to Work certified company: 

A position that is: Hourly, Full-time (1st Shift) 

• Medical Plan options, including fertility coverage and free mental health and telehealth coverage 
• Dental and Vision Insurance 
• FSA/HSA options 
• Paid parental leave 
• Company-provided short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance 
• Supplemental Insurances, including accident, critical illness, hospital, and supplemental life insurance 
• 401(k) with a generous company match 
• Pet Insurance Benefits 
• Tuition reimbursement 
• 21 Paid Days Off 
• 7 Paid Holidays  

The Industrial Service Tech supports customer operations by performing recurring environmental services, industrial cleaning, fluid maintenance support, and preventative maintenance activities at customer facilities. Working under close supervision and alongside experienced teammates, this role completes highly defined and standardized tasks that help maintain safe, clean, and efficient manufacturing environments. Responsibilities may include waste and recycling collection, machine cleaning, spill response, housekeeping activities, and assisting with fluid management and preventative maintenance tasks. This entry-level role is designed to provide hands-on training and development into more advanced industrial service responsibilities while building technical knowledge, safety awareness, and customer service skills within Maintenance 360 operations.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Perform recurring environmental services and housekeeping activities throughout customer facilities
• Empty trash, recycling, scrap metal, and waste containers while following site-specific disposal procedures
• Scan, document, and verify completion of assigned service routes and recurring tasks
• Break down cardboard, collect debris, and maintain clean work areas throughout manufacturing environments
• Support CNC machine cleaning and industrial housekeeping activities around production equipment
• Assist with preventative maintenance and fluid service activities under the direction of experienced teammates
• Remove, transport, and dispose of industrial fluids, waste, and debris following safety procedures
• Learn proper coolant management, fluid handling, chemical mixing, and testing procedures
• Support spill response and cleanup activities
• Safely operate basic tools, pumps, vacuums, carts, and industrial service equipment
• Follow detailed work instructions, recurring schedules, and standardized procedures
• Maintain safe, clean, and organized work environments at customer facilities
• Participate in on-the-job training and skill development activities
• Follow all EHSS policies, PPE requirements, and customer safety procedures
• Represent Ascentek professionally through dependable service and positive customer interactions

Education:

• High school diploma or GED

Experience and/or Training:

• Previous experience in manufacturing, janitorial, warehouse, labor, or industrial environments preferred
• Willingness to learn industrial maintenance, preventative maintenance, and fluid service processes
• Ability to perform repetitive and physically demanding work safely
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and standardized procedures

License/Certification:

• Valid driver’s license depending on assignment

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong commitment to workplace safety
• Basic mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn
• Strong work ethic and reliability
• Ability to communicate effectively with teammates and customers
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Ability to complete recurring tasks accurately and consistently

• Previous industrial cleaning or manufacturing experience
• Experience operating forklifts or material handling equipment
• Familiarity with industrial equipment or fluid handling processes
• Experience working in customer-facing environments
  

Physical, Mental, Environmental Demands:

• Labor intensive at external customer’s facilities/buildings. 
• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds independently. 
• Ability to safely use hand and power tools. 
• Ability to maneuver about a job site including small spaces in and around equipment. 
• Awareness of chemical hazards and machinery pinch point hazards associated with working in an industrial environment at an external customer’s site. 
• Working in a safe manner is a basis for employment at Ascentek.

The anticipated hiring range for the role you are applying for is $23 to $26 hourly. This anticipated hiring range is based on several factors, and subject to increase based on the below: 

1. Experience and qualifications: The depth of relevant experience and specific skills you bring to the position.
2. Education and certifications: Any additional qualifications that enhance your ability to succeed in the role.
3. Market and industry benchmarks: We compare compensation packages with industry standards to ensure we are competitive.
4. Internal equity: We strive to maintain pay equity across the organization to ensure fairness for all teammates performing similar work.

At Ascentek, we are committed to providing accurate and up-to-date information about our career opportunities. For the most accurate job descriptions, salary details, and benefit information, we encourage you to visit our official careers page at https://www.ascentek.com/careers/.

Ascentek is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.