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November 11, 2025

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We are actively seeking to hire a highly motivated, dependable, and trustworthy individual who excels in customer service and pays attention to detail to clean and maintain a commercial buildings. While prior experience in janitorial, housekeeping, or in a related field is preferred, we encourage enthusiastic candidates to apply. Applicants must successfully pass a background check. Full-Time Custodian Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 Benefits: <ul><li> Healthcare plan</li><li> Dental insurance</li><li> Vision insurance</li><li> Vacation pay</li><li> Holiday pay</li><li> 401(k) plan</li><li> Flexible spending options</li><li> Wisley or direct deposit</li><li> Competitive wages </li></ul>Key Responsibilities: <ul><li> Effective communication skills and understanding of English</li><li> Maintain cleanliness of common areas within the facility</li><li> Perform sweeping, dusting, mopping, emptying of trash to designated area and replacement with trash bag liner, and cleaning of spills.</li><li> Perform cleaning of the restrooms and restock of supplies</li><li> Use of a leaf blower machine</li><li> Use of a buffer/scrubber machine</li><li> Drive a golf cart</li><li> Lifting, pushing trash from bins and bending</li><li> Ability to stand and walk for extended periods</li><li> Cleaning and disinfecting of surfaces that are frequently touched</li><li> Perform other duties provided by management or property manager </li></ul>Skills/Qualifications: <ul><li> Must pass background check</li><li> Must have a valid driver's license</li><li> High school diploma/GED preferred</li><li> Previous janitorial, custodian, housekeeping experience or related experience is preferred, and willing to train.</li><li> Ability to follow verbal and written instructions in English</li><li> Must have good public relations skills and communication</li><li> Applicants must perform basic manual labor, clean common areas, frequently lift, push, press, pull, carry a minimum of 30lbs (up to 50lbs), be able to reach overhead, grasp objects, bend, kneel, crawl, squat, climb, stretch, walk up and down stairway, use of elevator, use a ladder climb up and down and stand throughout their shifts. </li></ul>Schedule: <ul><li> MONDAY: 6:00AM-2:30PM, TUESDAY: 2:30PM-10PM, THURSDAY: 6:00AM-2:30PM, FRIDAY: 2:30PM-10PM</li><li> Must be open to working weekdays, weekends and holidays.</li><li> 40 hours/per week </li></ul>Compensation: $19.00/per hour Hawaiian Building Maintenance 1013 Kawaiahao Street (Office closed to walk-ins) Fax resume: 808-531-6946 Equal Opportunity Employer www.hbmhawaii.com

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