Custodian

Esperanza Health Center; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 19,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Esperanza Health Center, Inc. is seeking a Custodian to maintain clean and orderly facilities at its Philadelphia sites. The role involves environmental services, equipment operation, and seasonal maintenance, with evening and weekend hours totaling 15–20 hours per week.

The position requires the ability to work across sites, handle cleaning tasks, and support safety and facility needs while upholding the organization’s standards.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of health care systems and related services.
• Ability to remain calm in a chaotic situation.
• Good oral communication skills.
• Able to work on a team.
• Able to share Christian faith with others.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize restrooms and bathrooms using established practices and procedures.
• Operate and maintain cleaning equipment and supplies (buffers, scrubbers, vacuums, mops, etc.).
• Assist with setup for meetings, classrooms, conferences, and events.
• Perform seasonal maintenance such as snow removal and landscaping.
• Close and secure buildings, ensure doors/windows are locked, and report issues.

Skills

Healthcare knowledge

Communication skills

Teamwork

Faith sharing

Job description

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Custodian

Philadelphia, PA, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1769

Salary Range: $14.00 To $15.00 Hourly

SUMMARY: The Custodial Specialist is responsible for maintaining the clean and orderly state of the buildings and grounds at all three Esperanza Health Center sites. The Custodial Specialist provides environmental services using cleaning equipment, machines, and supplies; performs cleaning, sanitation, and other custodial tasks, participates in seasonal maintenance projects such as snow removal and landscaping, and participates in emergency situations. The Custodial Specialist works evenings and weekends and travels from site to site as assigned. This position typically works scheduled hours between 5-9PM, totaling 15-20 hours per week.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Environmental services
• Clean and sanitize restrooms/bathrooms using established practices and procedure.
• Clean, dust, and wipe furniture; sweep, mop, or vacuum floors; empty/clean wastebaskets and trash containers; replace light bulbs and refill restroom dispensers.
• Assist with the setup of facilities for meetings, classrooms, conferences, events, etc.
• Strip, clean, buff and apply floor sealer and floor finish to hard surface floors, vacuum and shampoo carpets.
• Use and maintain assigned power equipment and hand tools; buffers, auto scrubbers, extractors, high pressure washers, high speed buffers and vacuums, brooms, mops, and squeegees for the cleaning and general maintenance of floors, walls, carpets, furniture, etc.
• Wash walls and equipment; use ladders when required in work assignments.
• Lock and unlock assigned buildings: secure building when facilities are not in use checking for unlocked doors and windows, report any unauthorized occupants, turn off lights.
• Follow instructions regarding the use of chemicals and supplies. Use as directed.
• Move furniture, equipment, supplies and tools on an incidental basis.
• Wash accessible interior and exterior windows. Clean blinds. Launder cleaning rags and mops.
• Washes dishes or utensils as required.
• Perform clean up and maintenance projects as requested.
• Maintain the cleanliness and general orderliness of the interior and exterior of all sites.

2. Seasonal Maintenance and Emergencies

• Projects that include, but are not limited to snow removal, landscaping and window washing.
• Providing custodial services at retreats, as requested
• Attend to emergencies when necessary.

3. Other duties

• Position may be cross-trained with on-site security at a later date.
• Attend safety meetings and other related meetings.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of health care systems and related services.
• Ability to remain calm in a chaotic situation.
• Good oral communication skills.
• Able to work on a team.
• Able to share Christian faith with others.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Bending, shoveling, twisting, climbing stairs and ladders.
• Using chemicals and cleaning supplies, etc.