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Farm Custodian – Indoor Sustainable Farm

Wage: $17.00/hour, paid weekly

Schedule: Night Shift | 5-day work week - 9:30 PM to 6 AM Wednesday through Sunday

Benefits: Full benefits starting Day 1

Overview:

As a Farm Custodian at AeroFarms, you’ll play a critical role in maintaining a clean, safe, and efficient work environment within our indoor vertical farm and office spaces. Reporting directly to the Sanitation Manager, you'll follow established protocols and Standard Sanitation Operating Procedures (SSOPs) to support food safety, workplace hygiene, and operational excellence.

We’re looking for dependable, hardworking individuals who takes pride in cleanliness and cares about contributing to a mission-driven company revolutionizing sustainable agriculture.

Key Responsibilities:

Daily Facility Cleaning & Sanitation

+ Perform daily cleaning tasks, including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, cleaning and re-filling foot mats, stocking vending machines with PPE, and trash removal.

+ Clean, sanitize and re-stock high-traffic areas daily: restrooms, break rooms, offices, and hallways.

+ Clean and disinfect shared tools, equipment, and workstations.

Janitorial Team Expectations & Checklists

+ Work as part of a collaborative janitorial team responsible for completing assigned cleaning tasks on a daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.

+ Complete the daily task checklist every shift and contribute to progress on long-term tasks to ensure all checklists are completed on schedule.

+ Weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual responsibilities may include:

+ Using ladders to clean high surfaces like windows, walls, ceiling vents, etc.

+ Power-washing outdoor patios and walkways

+ Deep-cleaning appliances like refrigerators, freezers, ice machines and microwaves

+ Monitoring and cleaning the parking lot and exterior grounds

+ Cleaning carpets with a carpet washer

+ Buffing and waxing floors

+ Assisting with cleaning and re-setting common areas after celebrations and events.

Safety & Compliance

+ Follow all safety procedures, including proper handling of cleaning chemicals and bodily fluid cleanup protocols.

+ Report any unsafe conditions, hazards, or equipment issues to management immediately.

+ Ensure cleanliness in sensitive areas, such as chemical storage or restricted zones.

+ Replenish PPE and sanitation supplies (e.g., gloves, masks, disinfectants) as needed.

Inventory Support

+ Monitor cleaning supply inventory and alert supervisor when restocking is needed.

+ Maintain basic records of cleaning supply usage.

+ Collaborate with team members and procurement to ensure uninterrupted cleaning operations.

Qualifications:

+ High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

+ Basic English reading, writing, and speaking skills required.

+ Prior custodial or janitorial experience helpful but not required – we provide training!

+ Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 50 lbs and work on your feet for extended periods.

+ Availability to work weekends and night shifts.

+ Comfortable using cleaning tools and equipment (e.g., mops, brooms, ladders, power washers) and cleaning chemicals (Windex, bleach, Lysol disinfectant wipes, etc.).

+ Trustworthy, team-oriented, dependable and good work ethic.

Why Join AeroFarms?

+ Competitive weekly pay

+ Full benefits from your first day

+ Paid training and opportunities to grow

+ Be part of a sustainable agriculture movement

+ Work in a clean, high-tech, and innovative indoor farm environment

Ready to help build the future of farming? Apply today and grow with us at AeroFarms.

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