Benefits:

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Wellness resources

Summary/Objective

Under 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.