The Janitor/Custodian is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, healthy, and welcoming environment for participants, families, staff, and visitors participating in the DYCD-funded COMPASS Program. 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 Janitor/Custodian plays a vital role in promoting health, safety, and facility readiness while contributing to a positive environment that supports youth development, family engagement, and community programming.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Facility Maintenance & Cleaning
- 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.
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Facility Operations & Support
- 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.
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Health & Safety Responsibilities
- 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.
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Compliance & Administrative Responsibilities
- 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.
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Program & Community Support
- 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.
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Minimum Qualifications
Education
High School Diploma or GED preferred.
Experience
- 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.
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Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Knowledge of custodial cleaning methods, sanitation practices, and safety procedures.
- 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.
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Core Competencies
- Reliability
- Accountability
- Safety Awareness
- Attention to Detail
- Organization
- Time Management
- Teamwork
Professionalism
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Physical Requirements
- 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 operate cleaning equipment and custodial tools safely.
- Ability to work indoors and outdoors as needed.
Ability to respond to facility and maintenance needs in a timely manner.
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Required Certifications & Clearances
- Background Check
- Completion of all required DYCD trainings
Additional clearances as required by organizational policies
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Accountability Measures (KPIs)
- Facility cleanliness and sanitation standards.
- Timely completion of assigned custodial duties.
- Compliance with health, safety, and facility procedures.
- Maintenance of organized and adequately stocked facility spaces.
- Timely reporting of maintenance and safety concerns.
- Support of facility readiness for daily programming and special events.
Contribution to a safe, welcoming, and professional environment.
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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
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.
