Summary/ObjectiveUnder the umbrella of CAN, the Homeless Shelter’s mission is to provide a safe, clean, and supportive community which helps stabilize homeless men by promoting self-worth, providing linkages to community resources, and encouraging personal responsibility. The Custodian supports CAN’s mission by ensuring that shelter residents are in a clean, safe, and sanitary environment.
Essential Functions
- Directly responsible for maintaining a clean and healthy environment for residents, staff, and volunteers by performing a variety of cleaning and maintenance duties, utilizing daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly checklists
- Sweep, mop, and clean office and program delivery areas
- Remove garbage throughout the building, including program office areas
- Clean floors, restrooms and other assigned areas as needed
- Clean messes, spills and debris as needed
- Utilize cleaning supplies and equipment appropriately
- Monitor inventory of cleaning supplies and informs the Shelter Manager in a timely manner when supplies are needed
- Report routine observations of residential and public areas to supervisory staff including conditions that may affect the safety and/or security of residents, staff, or volunteers
- Facilitate effective communication with other staff members
- Attend staff meetings and trainings as scheduled
Minimum Skills/Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required
- At least 6 months of cleaning, custodial or janitorial experience in a social services environment
- Some human service experience preferred
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of cleaning methods for various surfaces, including floors
- Proficiency in operating cleaning equipment
- Knowledge of safe handling and proper use of cleaning chemicals and disinfectants
- Basic knowledge of minor building maintenance
- Understanding and adherence to health and safety regulations, such as OSHA standards
- Sits, stands, bends, lifts and move continually during work hours and is subject to lifting over 50lbs
- Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
Abilities and Skills
- Basic computer skills (able to access and send emails, join meetings virtually, etc.)
- Good decision-making and problem-solving skills
- Good communication skills, both oral and written
- Must be organized, flexible and dedicated to quality service delivery
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with others
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks effectively
- Demonstrate integrity and ethical standards in job performance
- Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality
AAP/EEO Statement
Community Assistance Network of Baltimore County is an equal opportunity employer.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Helping People. Changing Lives. The Community Assistance Network, Inc. (CAN)'s mission is to work in partnership with the community to develop, operate, and support programs that reduce vulnerability and promote personal growth, dignity, stability, and self-sufficiency among people in Baltimore County experiencing economic challenges. We’re just completing a community needs assessment and strategic plan and we’re opening our new Client Choice Pantry and renovated offices. We’re looking for an energetic and passionate fundraising professional to join our team and help us get to the next level!!
At CAN, we believe every employee should have the resources to be their best. As part of our overall rewards, we offer benefits programs designed to help you maintain a healthy lifestyle including health, dental and vision insurance. We also offer other benefits like paid time off, financial and savings programs, 401k employer matching, and access to our employee assistance program and other discounts.