Custodial Day Porter

Focus on the Family; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 15,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation Time

Holidays

Fitness Center

Bookstore Discount

Job summary

Focus on the Family in Colorado Springs is seeking a part-time or full-time custodial team member to maintain clean facilities and collaborate with the Facilities team. The role requires basic cleaning tasks, safety awareness, and reliability in a faith-based environment.

Responsibilities include restocking supplies, operating cleaning equipment, and assisting with event setup. The position emphasizes physical stamina and a professional, dependable demeanor.

Qualifications

• 0–6 months experience in custodial or similar role.

Responsibilities

• Performs general cleaning duties including moving furniture and floor cleaning.
• Monitors restroom supplies and maintains cleanliness of facilities.
• Cleans and disinfects restrooms; replenishes supplies.
• Operates custodial equipment and maintains finishes.
• Assists in on-site event setup and teardown.
• Reports maintenance issues for timely repair.

Skills

English literacy

Cleaning & sanitation

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Physical stamina

Safety awareness

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Job description

Headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Focus on the Family has nearly 700 employees who work to achieve the mission of enriching the lives of families, engaging the culture, advocating for life and spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The work is meaningful, the culture is rewarding, and the purpose is eternal.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Performs general cleaning duties to include moving furniture, floor cleaning, and furniture cleaning
• Monitors restroom and custodial closets for adequate stocking levels
• Keeps outside walkways to entrances clean and free from debris, snow, and ice
• Collects and removes trash and recyclables including heavy lifting, sorting, and breaking down boxes and other items
• Participates in on-site event set up and tear down
• May be asked to assist Facilities Tech and/or Furniture Services Team to assist in repairs and set up / tear down
• Cleans and disinfects restroom facilities as needed and replenishes all supplies
• Is responsible for cyclical cleaning of furniture, fixtures, walls, windows, blinds, sills, vents, etc.
• Washes interior glass surfaces, windows, doors, and tabletops
• Is aware of inoperable equipment, maintenance issues, preventative repairs, and reports to Facilities Admin with clarity and for timely repair
• Uses upright vacuums, wide area vacuums, and backpack vacuums as required
• Able to learn and implement preventative and routine maintenance of custodial equipment
• Maintains wood and metal finishes
• Operates washer and dryer machines. Folds, sorts, and resupplies cleaning cloths and mops as part of in-house microfiber laundry program

Other Duties/Responsibilities:

• Must have reliable transportation
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Works within safety guidelines
• Maintains working knowledge of proper cleaning techniques and standards
• Basic computer and keyboarding skills

Working Environment/Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to pass a Post Offer Pre-hire Physical exam and annual Fit-For-Duty test
• Must be able to carry, lift, push and pull up to 50lbs
• Must be able to walk 7 hours/day and sit 1 hour/day
• Requires repetitive tasks/motions, good eye-hand-foot coordination, and good manual dexterity
• Must be able to hear alarms/phone/tape recorder/normal speaking voice
• Exposure to various conditions such as cleaning chemicals, fumes, dust, and bodily waste
• Frequently requires climbing, bending, kneeling, squatting, crawling, crouching, balancing, and reaching above the head

Job Qualifications/Requirements

Character/Spiritual:

Exemplifies Ephesians 5:1-2, “Therefore be imitators of God as dear children and walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us...”

Pursues the Great Commission given by Jesus Christ in Matthew 28:19-20, “Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”

Is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ; maintains a courteous, Christ-like attitude in dealing with people within and outside of Focus; adheres to the Standard of Moral Conduct and Statement of Faith; upholds Focus on the Family's ministry in prayer

Prays personally for Focus on the Family’s staff and constituents and may occasionally lead in a public prayer

Engages in Christian ministry

Demonstrates behaviors aligned with FOF core values

Personal Characteristics:

• Energetic, reliable, and professional
• Highly organized, dedicated, and able to handle a variety of duties simultaneously
• Must be detail oriented, dependable, self-motivated, and team focused
• Must have an even temperament that allows for working in a high-pressure, high-visibility environment
• Must possess timeliness and punctuality for duration of each shift

Knowledge/Experience:

• 0 – 6 months experience

Skills, Abilities, and Special Talents/Gifts:

• Ability to read and write the English language, to comprehend and follow printed and verbal instructions
• Ability to understand instructions and underlying principles
• Ability to reason and make judgmentsAbility to understand meanings of words and ideas associated with them
• Ability to perform arithmetic operations quickly and accurately
• Have a clean and neat appearance
• Ability to establish and maintain rapport with employees in other departments
• Ability to work under direct supervision in teams by following standard procedures
• Ability to operate various custodial equipment

Pay Range: $16.20 to $18.28

Employees scheduled for 20 hours or more per week are eligible for:

• Norton LifeLock ID Theft Coverage
• Legal Shield/ID Shield Coverage
• AFLAC
• 403B Retirement Plan
• Vacation Time & Vacation Payout
• Sick Time
• Holidays
• Service Awards
• Community Service Days
• Bookstore Discount
• Fitness Center

Employees scheduled for 30 hours or more per week are eligible for all the above and:

• Medical Plan
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Warehouse Membership Reimbursement

• Temporary employees are not eligible for benefits, except for:
• Sick Time
• Bookstore Discount
• Fitness Center

Tentative Search Timeline:

• Priority will be given to applications submitted by October 10, 2026, However, this posting will remain open until filled.
• The potential employee start date is October 26, 2026

Helping Families Thrive in Christ! Focus on the Family is a 501c3 Christian Non-Profit Ministry.