Impress employers and recruiters.
Choose from hundreds of resume examples.

Impress employers and recruiters.
Choose from hundreds of resume examples.

Target Resume Now

About the Role

The Janitor/Custodian is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, healthy, and welcoming environment for participants, families, staff, and visitors. This position supports daily facility operations by ensuring classrooms, offices, restrooms, common areas, and program spaces are properly cleaned, maintained, and prepared for use. The role plays a vital part in promoting health, safety, and facility readiness while contributing to a positive environment that supports youth development, family engagement, and community programming.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize classrooms, offices, restrooms, hallways, common areas, and program spaces.
• Sweep, mop, vacuum, dust, and maintain floors and surfaces throughout the facility.
• Empty trash and recycling receptacles and ensure proper disposal of waste.
• Replenish restroom, cleaning, and facility supplies as needed.
• Maintain the cleanliness and organization of storage areas, supply rooms, and maintenance spaces.
• Assist with room setup and breakdown for meetings, workshops, events, and community activities.
• Support facility readiness before, during, and after program operations.
• Assist with moving furniture, equipment, and supplies as needed.
• Monitor facility conditions and report maintenance concerns to program leadership.
• Support special events and program activities as assigned.
• Ensure compliance with health, sanitation, and safety standards.
• Safely handle and store cleaning supplies, chemicals, and equipment.
• Identify and report safety hazards, facility concerns, or maintenance issues.
• Assist with emergency preparedness procedures and facility safety efforts.
• Support efforts to maintain a safe and welcoming environment for all participants and visitors.
• Follow organizational policies, procedures, and facility standards.
• Maintain cleaning schedules, supply inventories, and maintenance logs as assigned.
• Ensure proper use and care of custodial equipment and supplies.
• Participate in required trainings and professional development opportunities.
• Support monitoring visits, inspections, and compliance reviews as needed.
• Collaborate with program staff to support daily operations and facility needs.
• Provide courteous and professional interactions with participants, families, staff, and visitors.
• Support community events, family engagement activities, and organizational initiatives.
• Serve as a positive representative of Hands That Make A Difference.
• Contribute to a clean, safe, and welcoming environment that supports program success.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous custodial, janitorial, maintenance, or facility support experience preferred.
• Experience working in schools, community centers, nonprofit organizations, or public facilities preferred.
• Experience using cleaning equipment and supplies safely and effectively is preferred.
• Ability to operate cleaning equipment and custodial tools safely.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff and visitors.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe and welcoming environment.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, reach, and perform physical tasks throughout the workday.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and move materials and equipment up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors as needed.
• Ability to respond to facility and maintenance needs in a timely manner.
• Background Check.
• Completion of all required DYCD trainings.
• Additional clearances as required by organizational policies.

Skills

• Knowledge of custodial cleaning methods, sanitation practices, and safety procedures.
• Reliability
• Accountability
• Safety Awareness
• Attention to Detail
• Organization
• Time Management
• Teamwork
• Professionalism

Experience Level

• Previous custodial, janitorial, maintenance, or facility support experience preferred.
• Experience working in schools, community centers, nonprofit organizations, or public facilities preferred.
• Experience using cleaning equipment and supplies safely and effectively is preferred.

Education Level

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.

Salary/Compensations

• Competitive salary

Benefits

• Company parties
• Competitive salary
• Free uniforms

About the Company

• Hands That Make A Difference is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an environment where all employees, participants, and families are treated with dignity, respect, and fairness.

Equal Opportunity

• Hands That Make A Difference is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an environment where all employees, participants, and families are treated with dignity, respect, and fairness.