Custodian, 1st Shift - The Toro Company

Job ID JR17373 Date posted 09/25/2026

Who Are We?     

The Toro Company is a homegrown, Minnesota-based company that has been in business since 1914. We pride ourselves on providing world class equipment to help maintain the environment that we love, while putting an emphasis on giving back to the communities that surround us. From residential lawns and gardens to venues such as St. Andrews Links and Target Field, we are a company with a global footprint and a passion for helping people beautify whatever landscape they may be in. With 100 years of operation under our belt and an average employee tenure of 15 years, come find out what makes The Toro Company the best place in Tomah!  

The Custodian is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly environment across assigned facilities. This role exists at two levels with duties and expectations increasing in scope and complexity at the higher level. 

Starting Pay: $23.03 per hour  

2nd Shift: Monday – Friday, 2:30pm – 11:00pm with overtime when needed. 

What Will You Do?  

In order to grow and build a successful career with The Toro Company, you will be responsible for:   

• Responsible for interior of building (office & plant) by sweeping and mopping floors, emptying waste containers. Must be observant to detect any unusual conditions or cleaning necessary in the plant. 
• Separate cardboard from waste and bail in hydraulic machines. 
• Separate other recyclable items, i.e. metal, paper, plastics, & place in designated containers. 
• Work with outside vendors to manage daily pick up of material 
• May do minor painting, material handling 
• Other duties as assigned 

What Do You Need?  

To be considered for this role, an individual should meet the following minimal requirements:   

• High school diploma or GED. 
• 0–2 years of maintenance or related experience, helpful. 
• Ability to follow instructions and learn new skills. 
• Strong attention to detail and reliability. 
• Strong interpersonal skills in working with a variety of cross-functional teams. 
• Strong understanding of safety regulations and compliance standards 
• Must be certified to operate a forklift or ability to obtain certification 

Career Progression: 

This position is part of a two-level career track. Advancement is not automatic and depends on the following: 

• Availability of an open Level II position within the department 
• Demonstrative performance, technical proficient and leadership capabilities 
• Proactive learning of Level II requirements 
• Recommendation from management and successful completion of internal job application process. 

Employees are encouraged to develop their skills and express interest in advancement opportunities; however, promotions are contingent on business need and position availability. 

Physical Demands: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to perform the following functions for 8 to 10 hours per day.  

• Standing, walking: Continuous  
• Bending/Kneeling/Crouching/Stooping: Continuous  
• Reaching Above Shoulder: Frequent  
• Climbing (stairs, ladders, etc.): Occasional 
• Sitting: Occasional  

Working

• Read/Monitor various equipment/machinery: Occasional                 
• Being around and/or operating moving machinery/equipment: Occasional  
• Unprotected Heights: Occasional  
• Lifting from 0 to 55 pounds: Occasional  
• Push/Pull/Maneuver Equipment/Products/Materials: Occasional  
• Operating a vehicle (as part of your job): Frequent  

Hand Movements 

• Simple grasping (right and left): Frequent  
• Firm grasping (right and left): Occasional  
• Fine manipulating (right and left): Occasional  
• Recording data: Occasional  
• Operating office equipment: Occasional  
• Operating computer: Occasional  
• Foot movements to operate foot controls: Occasional  

Vision: good, close vision, corrected to normal: YES 

Color Definition Required: YES  

Hearing: Good hearing, corrected to normal: YES 

Mobility: Ability to be mobile throughout required work areas.  

• Plant, Equipment/Maintenance or Repair Area: Frequent  
• Office locations: Occasional  

Basic Mental Requirements: This job requires mental capabilities to efficiently prioritize tasks ranging from material handling and transporting products.  Furthermore, the incumbent must have a high degree of attention to prevent injury to others.  

Working Conditions and Exposures: Working conditions vary. Exposures include moving equipment/machinery, noise, vibration, heat, and some moderate climate variability. 

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): This position requires the use of PPE. Safety glasses, hearing protection, footwear with steel-toe and metatarsal guards. Other PPE may be task specific or required based on the job or department: gloves, face shield, high visibility vest, FR clothing, respirator, etc. Training on PPE standards, use, and hazard awareness will be provided. 

“NOTE:  This is not necessarily an exhaustive lift of job duties and requirements associated with this job but is intended to represent an accurate reflection of the current job.”  

The Toro Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants based on merit and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service, or other non-merit factors. We are committed to creating a welcoming environment for all employees.