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Custodian

Posted: 08/12/2024

Who We Are

The Road Home was founded in 1923 and has been a leader in the endeavor to end homelessness for over 100 years. We provide low-barrier emergency shelters, supportive services, and housing-first-minded rental assistance that helps individuals and families step out of homelessness and back into the community.?We are seeking compassionate and empathetic individuals who are interested in making a difference in the lives of others and their community. 

The Road Home is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging (DEIB) is essential to The Road Home’s mission of helping people experiencing homelessness move back into housing. We know that having a more diverse team makes our organization stronger and leads to better experiences and outcomes for the people in our programs.

The Road Home is a 501c3 non-profit social services agency whose mission is to help people step out of homelessness and back into our community.
Come be part of the solution.
We have a robust, reasonably-priced, and inclusive benefits plan for full and part-time employees (25-40 hours/week)

  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • HSA, FSA, HRA (We reimburse part of your deductible!)
  • Retirement Plan (403B with TRH contribution and match)
  • FREE Life Insurance for employees
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & 12 Public Holidays)
  • One Floating Holiday Per Year
  • Free Short Term & Long Term Disability
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Free Training & Development
  • Tuition Assistance for a wide variety of classes!
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualifying agency

*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions, so please still apply 

*Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time. 

 

JOB SUMMARY

The Custodian position will maintain the cleanliness, safety, and operation of the agency while providing excellent customer service. The Custodian must interact with guests and staff in a friendly, enthusiastic, outgoing, and helpful manner while working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. They must be hardworking, flexible, and possess attention to detail.


Position Status
Full-Time

Shift
Flexible

Salary Range
$15.75/hour starting

 

JOB DUTIES

  • Coordinate and complete the laundering of all facility linens as needed to ensure guests are supplied with the required bedding each day.
  • Perform daily maintenance to keep restrooms fully stocked and operational by identifying needs, restocking supplies, and working with custodial and maintenance staff to keep sinks and toilets in working order.
  • Frequent interaction with guests, staff, and others working or visiting the agency.
  • Responding to the needs of guests, staff, and other working or visiting the agency.
  • Custodial duties include, but are not limited to:
  • Floor care and maintenance, e.g., cleaning, preparation, stripping, scraping, waxing, buffing, and resurfacing
  • Vacuuming offices, hallways, common areas, and resident rooms
  • Window cleaning
  • Landscaping and minor exterior maintenance
  • Assist with basic repair or replacement of facility equipment and systems as needed
  • Monitor and respond to inappropriate behavior as needed, including enforcing rules and regulations, regulating guests’ actions, and requesting assistance from other staff if necessary.
  • Follow all security, safety, and sanitation procedures established by the agency.
*Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

  • A high school diploma or GED required
  • Previous housekeeping or custodial experience preferred

Physical and Equipment Requirements

  • Ability to lift and/or move 50 pounds and bend, squat, twist, push and pull to perform normal job functions
  • Ability to operate equipment and machinery as outlined in this job description including climbing ladders
  • Must have a valid, unexpired driver’s license and the ability to drive a vehicle

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