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Custodian

Coherent


Job Location:

Saxonburg, PA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 16 March 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 27 August 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy
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Job Summary

Description

Hours: 3pm - 11pm 12am - 8 am 6pm - 2am

Routine cleaning and maintenance; highly visible areas are cleaned on a regular basis including but not limited to:

Vacuum office areas weekly

Empty trash containers in common areas

Transfer trash from collection hoppers to dumpster Wipe windowsills window interiors

Maintain vinyl flooring including stripping/waxing as required

Stairwells are maintained

Papers and other work-related materials are not to be disturbed in workstations and offices

Major cleaning (production areas)

Production area walls floors ceilings are kept clean and done so in a safe manner. Floors are to be kept cleaned and waxed to reduce particulate contamination. Major activities coordinated with Production personnel.

All production parts tooling. And other miscellaneous production related materials are to be protected.

Materials and tools are not to be relocated by Custodians without Production personnel approval.

All hazardous materials whether owned by the Production department or Physical Plant department are to be handled in a safe responsible manner.

All cleaning chemicals are to be properly labeled.

Ensure that all regulatory programs are adhered to specifically the procedure for introducing new chemicals into use.

Special training is required to ensure compliance with accepted clean room maintenance practices.

Equipment/machinery

Learn proper method of using machinery prior to use. All custodians are to be capable of using floor stripping and waxing equipment.

Follow proper maintenance schedules and practices for all machinery.

Coordinate repairs with Physical Plant technicians if unable to safely perform repairs.

Maintain an appropriate level of consumable parts e.g. belts rubber wiper blades etc.

Ensure proper operability of rest room equipment e.g. soap dispensers paper product dispensers.

Grounds maintenance

Assist Physical Plant technicians and outside contractors in snow removal on walkways around campus buildings.

General

Maintain appropriate stocking levels of cleaning materials and paper products.

Replace lighting in general areas when cleaning as required. Advise Physical Plant electricians of lamps that custodians are unable to replace.

Supplement plant security by monitoring activities of outside contractors as required.

Check all building perimeter doors to ensure that they are secure at the start of shift.

Education & Experience

High school graduate

Three (3) to five (5) years work experience with a minimum of two (2) years experience in custodial work within a manufacturing environment.

Experience in operating machinery associated with the position helpful. Strong preference for experience in maintaining production areas and clean rooms.

Experience preferred in floor care mechanics and proper operations of floor machines correct chemical mixtures etc.

Skills & Other Requirements

Displays high degree of self-motivation and initiative.

Maintains confidentiality.

Ability to accommodate flexible schedule.

Good interpersonal skills.

Collaborative working relationships.

Working Conditions

Various interior and exterior including plant floor office areas grounds

Exposure to noise dust fumes

Exposure to hazardous chemicals used on-site

Safety Requirements

All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and II-VI Corporate EHS standards.


Depending on location this position may be responsible for the execution and maintenance of the ISO 9000 and/or other applicable standards that may apply to the relevant roles and responsibilities within the Quality Management System and Environmental Management System.

CultureCommitment

Ensure adherence to companys values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent Corp.:

Integrity Create an Environment of Trust

Collaboration Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas

Accountability Own the Process and the Outcome

Respect Recognize the Value in Everyone

Enthusiasm Find a Sense of Purpose in Work


Coherent Corp. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex gender identity sexual orientation race color religion national origin disability protected Veteran status age or any other characteristic protected by law.


To conform to U.S. Government export regulations (ITAR) applicant must be a U.S. person lawful permanent resident of the U.S. protected individual as defined by 8. U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

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Coherent is a global leader in lasers, engineered materials and networking components. We are a vertically integrated manufacturing company that develops innovative products for diversified applications in the industrial, optical communications, military, life sciences, semiconductor ... View more

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