Job Title: Custodian

Department: Building

Reports To: Director IT and Facilities

Position Type: Regular, Full-time, 30 hours/week

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Pay: $16 an hour

Benefits: Eligible (details below)

Schedule: Approximately M-F 3:00pm-9:00pm

Last Modified: March 2023

Organization Overview

The Goodman Community Center (GCC) is here for our whole community. People from all walks of life and all ages come for programs and services that make their lives — and our community — stronger. We strengthen lives and secure futures within a community where everyone is valued and has the resources they need to be successful. Goodman Community Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Position Description

This position is responsible for performing the custodian job duties to maintain a clean and safe environment for all staff, volunteers, program participants, customers, and guests of the Goodman Community Center.

Essential Functions

• Complete room set-ups for meetings, special functions and events as diagrammed.
• Complete all tasks outlined on daily and weekly cleaning schedule.
• Vacuum all carpeted areas.
• Sweep and damp mop all floor surfaces.
• Clean and maintain building entryways and exits, keeping doorways welcoming and clear of debris.
• Clean and restock restrooms i.e.: toilets, urinals, sinks, mirrors, partitions, floors and showers.
• Remove all trash, waste, and recyclables.
• Dust windowsills, window blinds, and other horizontal surfaces weekly.
• Clean and maintain common areas including water fountains and furnishings.
• Clean windows and glass doors.
• Sweep and mop gymnasium floor.
• Shampoo carpets.
• Follow procedures for preventative maintenance and operation of basic cleaning equipment.
• Maintain clean custodial closet in area of responsibility and re-stock with all necessary supplies and equipment for efficiency.
• Follow basic cleaning procedures and proper use of chemicals.
• Report security discrepancies or building issues to supervisor.
• Comply with all safety regulations.
• Perform basic mechanical equipment maintenance and repair as requested by supervisor.
• Perform snow removal and outdoor grounds maintenance as necessary.
• Perform other job-related duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties of this position.

Job Requirements

• 6 months+ prior custodial experience
• Ability to stay focused on accomplishing set daily tasks and follow through on requests
• Ability to read schedules, duties and room diagrams
• High School education or equivalent
• Good customer service skills
• Good communication skills to interact with all staff, volunteers and community members and ability to communicate effectively regarding the particular cleaning needs and requirements of various programs
• Willingness to accept direction, advice and work as part of a team
• Trustworthy and dependable

Special Position Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds daily and push equipment up to 300 pounds
• Ability to move, twist and bend regularly in order to set up room equipment
• Ability to continuously operate necessary cleaning equipment (mechanical as well as manual equipment), including but not limited to vacuum cleaner, mop, auto-scrubber, swing machine, etc.
• Ability to stand and work upright for entire scheduled shift

Preference

• Basic computer skills- email
• Experience training others in custodial duties
• Experience setting up cleaning systems
• Education or specialized mechanical systems or equipment training
• Valid Driver’s license and clean driving record

Benefits

• Free Onsite Childcare for all employees upon hire, pending program availability (ages 3+)
• Free access to on-site Lussier Fitness Center with personal training
• Approximately 20 hours of Paid Time Off (PTO) Accrued annually (based on a 40-hr/week schedule)
• Annual Review with opportunity for typical 3% merit increase
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Employer-Paid Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Savings with up to 4% Employer Match
• Health Insurance (GHC) including a $0 or a $500 deductible plan
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discount on room rental
• Flexible Spending Account for medical and childcare expenses