Benefits:

Flexible schedule

Free food & snacks

Free uniforms

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Location: Broadview Heights, Ohio Reports To: Operations/Technology Manager Employment Type: Full-Time/Part-Time

Position Summary:

The Facility Custodian is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, sanitary, and welcoming environment for participants, staff, and visitors at Care Forever adult senior day center. This role supports daily operations by ensuring all program areas meet health, safety, and regulatory standards, contributing to the overall well-being and comfort of older adults served.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Perform daily cleaning and sanitation of common areas, restrooms, activity rooms, dining areas, offices, and entrances

Sweep, mop, vacuum, and maintain floors, including carpet and hard surfaces

Clean and disinfect high-touch surfaces (e.g., door handles, railings, tables, chairs)

Restock supplies such as paper products, soap, hand sanitizer, and cleaning materials

Safely handle and dispose of trash, recyclables, and biohazard materials (if applicable)

Assist with laundry duties, including washing, drying, and folding linens or participant items as needed

Monitor facility for maintenance issues (e.g., leaks, damage, safety hazards) and report promptly to management

Set up and break down rooms for activities, meals, and special events

Maintain outdoor areas such as entrances, sidewalks, and parking areas (e.g., light snow removal, debris cleanup)

Follow infection control procedures and universal precautions at all times

Ensure compliance with local, state, and organizational health and safety regulations

Support emergency cleaning needs (e.g., spills, accidents) in a timely and professional manner

Interact respectfully with participants, maintaining dignity and confidentiality

May assist leadership with scheduling and performing required safety drills

Required Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED preferred

Prior janitorial, housekeeping, or custodial experience preferred (healthcare or senior services setting a plus)

Knowledge of cleaning techniques, sanitation standards, and safe use of cleaning chemicals

Must pass background check and meet any applicable state requirements for working in a senior care setting

Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently

Dependable, punctual, and able to follow schedules and task lists

Preferred Qualifications:

Understanding of infection control practices preferred

Knowledge of cleaning techniques, sanitation standards, and safe use of cleaning chemicals

Ability to operate basic cleaning equipment (e.g., vacuum, floor buffer, mop systems)

Physical Demands:

Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, and squat for prolonged periods; ability to push and pull objects and lift and carry up to 35 pounds, unassisted, frequently and occasionally up to 50 pounds. Full use of gross and fine motor skills of the upper and lower extremities (i.e., documenting task lists, using cleaning supplies & equipment, etc.)

Working Conditions:

Primarily inside in well-lit, well-ventilated areas up to 8 hours per day.

Every effort has been made to make this job description as complete as possible. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or is a logical assignment to the position.