Custodian

About the role

For more than 50 years, Active Generations has been a trusted leader in supporting adults through wellness programs, essential services, and meaningful community connections. With a growing team across multiple locations, we continue to evolve and expand our impact while staying grounded in our mission. Our work centers on creating environments where people can thrive—physically, socially, and emotionally.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine custodial duties throughout the facility, including cleaning restrooms, common areas, offices, meeting rooms, program spaces, dining areas, and other assigned spaces.
• Sweep, mop, vacuum, dust, clean glass and surfaces, and clean and sanitize high-touch areas.
• Clean, sanitize, and restock restrooms and other designated areas.
• Empty trash and recycling and dispose of materials appropriately.
• Monitor facility cleanliness throughout the workday and promptly address spills, debris, and other immediate cleaning needs.
• Set up and tear down rooms for meetings, programs, classes, rentals, special events, and other activities according to schedules, room layouts, and provided instructions.
• Arrange and move tables, chairs, podiums, signage, and other event equipment and supplies.
• Ensure event and program spaces are clean, organized, appropriately arranged, and ready for use prior to scheduled activities.
• Complete timely room resets following programs and events to prepare spaces for upcoming activities.
• Review daily and upcoming schedules to anticipate cleaning, setup, teardown, and facility needs.
• Aid members, guests, renters, volunteers, and team members with reasonable facility and event-related needs.
• Maintain appropriate levels of custodial supplies and communicate replenishment needs to the appropriate team member.
• Properly use, clean, maintain, and store custodial tools, equipment, cleaning products, and supplies.
• Follow established safety procedures for the handling and use of cleaning chemicals, equipment, and personal protective equipment.
• Assist with light facility tasks as assigned and identify and report maintenance needs, damaged property, equipment concerns, or potential safety hazards.
• Help maintain safe and accessible entrances, walkways, exits, and event spaces, including assisting with seasonal facility needs as assigned.
• Communicate event setup concerns, scheduling conflicts, damages, safety concerns, or facility needs to the appropriate team member in a timely manner.
• Maintain flexibility and adjust priorities based on changing event schedules, facility needs, and organizational activities.
• Maintain a professional, respectful, and service-oriented presence when interacting with members, guests, volunteers, renters, vendors, and team members.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous experience in custodial services, facilities, hospitality, event setup, maintenance, or a related environment is preferred.
• Experience working in a community center, senior services organization, event venue, hospitality setting, or other public-facing environment is beneficial.

Qualifications

• Must possess knowledge of basic custodial practices, cleaning methods, safe handling of cleaning products, and general workplace safety.
• The position requires strong attention to detail; the ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions, event schedules, and room setup diagrams; and the ability to organize and prioritize work independently while adjusting to changing facility and event needs.
• The individual must be able to safely use custodial tools and equipment, recognize and appropriately report maintenance and safety concerns, and communicate effectively and professionally with team members, members, volunteers, renters, vendors, and guests.
• Dependability, initiative, time management, good judgment, teamwork, and a commitment to maintaining clean, safe, and welcoming facilities are essential to success in this position.

Skills

• Knowledge of basic custodial practices, cleaning methods, safe handling of cleaning products, and general workplace safety.
• Strong attention to detail.
• The ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions, event schedules, and room setup diagrams.
• The ability to organize and prioritize work independently while adjusting to changing facility and event needs.
• Safety awareness and the ability to recognize and appropriately report maintenance and safety concerns.
• Effective communication and professionalism when interacting with team members, members, volunteers, renters, vendors, and guests.

Benefits

Active Generations offers a supportive and inclusive work environment where you can make a meaningful difference in the lives of others. We provide a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, retirement savings options, paid time off, and opportunities for professional development and growth within the organization.

Pay

Compensation for this role is competitive and commensurate with experience. Details will be shared during the interview process.

Schedule

Hours for this role are flexible and may vary based on operational and event needs. Shifts may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, or occasional holidays. Specific schedule details will be discussed during the interview process.