Facilities Assistant/Custodian

Facilities Assistant/ Custodian

About Us

CARITAS creates a safe space to heal and time to rebuild. Through five core programs, we provide solutions in shelter, recovery services, workforce development, and our furniture bank, supporting individuals on their path to stability and self-sufficiency.

Position Summary

The Custodian is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly environment across designated CARITAS facilities. This role supports daily operations by ensuring all spaces; including common areas, restrooms, offices, and exterior areas, meet cleanliness, safety, and health standards.

The Custodian plays an important role in creating a welcoming and respectful environment for staff, program participants, volunteers, and visitors, program participants to build job skills, while contributing to a culture that promotes accountability, job skill development, and positive work habits.

Primary Responsibilities 

• Maintain assigned areas of buildings and grounds in a clean, sanitary, and orderly condition.
• Perform both routine and periodic deep cleaning tasks, including heavy-duty cleaning when required.
• Ensure cleaning supply stations are stocked and organized, and notify supervisor of supply needs.
• Support facility readiness for daily operations, meetings, and program activities.
• Interact respectfully and professionally with program participants, staff, volunteers, and external partners.

Other Responsibilities

• Perform routine custodial duties, including dusting, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, and sanitizing surfaces.
• Clean, disinfect, and restock restrooms and kitchenettes, ensuring adequate supplies of paper goods, soap, and cleaning materials.
• Collect, bag, and dispose of trash and recyclables in accordance with facility procedures, including use of dumpsters and compactors.
• Operate and maintain custodial equipment (e.g., vacuums, buffers), ensuring proper use and routine care.
• Clean and maintain floors, including scrubbing, finishing, and buffing as needed.
• Clean windows, mirrors, partitions, furniture, fixtures, and other surfaces using appropriate cleaning solutions and methods.
• Follow established safety procedures for the use of chemicals and equipment to prevent injury and damage to facilities.
• Secure facilities as required, including unlocking and locking designated areas.
• Monitor building conditions and report maintenance, repair, or safety concerns to appropriate staff, including submitting work orders as needed.

Qualifications

Must have reliable transportation and have knowledge of all federal, state and local compliance and safety regulations. The ability to work with contractors and outside suppliers and work well with CARITAS' client population are necessary. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required:

• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Knowledge of standard cleaning methods, materials, and safety procedures.
• Ability to safely operate custodial equipment and use cleaning chemicals appropriately.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high cleanliness standards.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks, including standing, walking, bending, and repetitive motions for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and move moderately heavy objects.
• Ability to work effectively in a mission-driven environment serving diverse populations.
• Knowledge of and adherence to federal, state, and local safety and compliance regulations.
• Ability to work collaboratively with contractors, vendors, and internal teams.
• Basic proficiency in G-mail, Google Docs, and Google Forms.

Supervisory Responsibilities

No direct reports.

More About CARITAS

Inclusion Statement:

CARITAS is committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness. In recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that individuals bring in terms of their education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran's status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and beliefs.

CARITAS Provides a Drug-Free Workplace:

The unlawful manufacture, sale, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of a controlled substance or marijuana is prohibited in the CARITAS workplace. As such, while on CARITAS' premises, performing CARITAS-related duties, or operating any CARITAS equipment, whether during work time or non-work time, employees are prohibited from being under the influence of drugs or alcohol, and are strictly prohibited from possessing illegal drugs, marijuana, or excessive quantities of prescription or over-the-counter drugs.

Status: This full-time, non-exempt position

Supervisor: Facilities Manager

Hours: 40 hours; generally 7am - 3pm M - F, with some weekends

Location: 2220 Stockton Street, Richmond, VA, 23224 and 700 Dinwiddie Ave, Richmond, VA 23224