Custodian

Position: Custodian

Status:  Full-time, Non-Exempt

Hours: Monday -Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 pm

Reports to: Facilities Operations Manager

Compensation: $25 per hour

DESCRIPTION

St. Mary’s Center,
www.stmaryscenter.org, is a community of hope, healing and justice. We provide nutrition, advocacy, counseling, shelter, and social support to seniors and preschoolers in the heart of Oakland. St. Mary’s Center operates transitional housing, a senior center, and preschool and is developing permanent supportive housing as part of a comprehensive, collaborative community development strategy along the San Pablo Avenue corridor. We are proud of an excellent multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality services to people with urgent needs. Charity Navigator awarded us a 4- star rating for fiscal management and integrity for six consecutive years, and St. Mary's Center is the California Association of Nonprofits 2021 District 9 Nonprofit of the Year. 

POSITION SUMMARY

The Custodian plays a vital role in maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment across all St. Mary’s Center facilities. This position supports the health and well-being of staff, clients, and visitors by ensuring that all areas—including residential, classroom, office, and common spaces—are maintained to high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.

PRIMARY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

• Perform routine cleaning duties such as sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, and removing cobwebs.


• Clean and disinfect restrooms, kitchens, and other high-traffic shared spaces.


• Empty and sanitize trash, compost, and recycling bins throughout the facilities.


• Wipe down and maintain surfaces including baseboards, bannisters, windows, and doors.


• Support deep-cleaning schedules, including periodic intensive cleaning of client rooms and communal areas.


• Maintain the cleanliness and appearance of building exteriors and entryways.


• Monitor and replenish cleaning and janitorial supplies; notify supervisor of low inventory.


• Follow all safety protocols, including the proper use and storage of cleaning chemicals and equipment.


• Assist with room turnover in the Transitional Housing program, ensuring rooms are clean and ready for new residents.


• Collaborate with program and facilities staff to respond to urgent cleaning needs.


• Perform additional custodian or light maintenance duties as assigned.


• Must be able to attend in-person or web-based meetings, sitting, listening, and taking notes.


• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Prior custodial or janitorial experience preferred.

• Familiarity with cleaning products, equipment, and safety procedures.


• Ability to work independently and take initiative.


• Commitment to maintaining a respectful and inclusive environment.


• Strong attention to detail and time management skills.

1. MARY’S CENTER’S TEAM EXPECTATIONS

Along with all employees, the Custodian is expected to:

• Foster an environment that promotes trust and cooperation among leadership and staff.


• Follow policies and procedures to ensure that the principles of St. Mary’s Center are implemented.


• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations and in accordance with professional codes of conduct.


• Attend and participate in required training sessions related to custodian and safety protocols.


• Understand the mission, values, and principles of St. Mary’s Center and apply them in work responsibilities.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  In general, while performing the duties of this job, the employee is expected to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.

• Must be able to clearly communicate with others to understand them and to be understood.


• Must be able to read and compose documents so that their intent is easily understood.


• Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.


• Must be able to occasionally move inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.

• Ability to work occasional nights/weekends.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Saint Mary’s Center is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an active Equal Employment Opportunity. We celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status. In compliance with the California Fair Chance Act, St. Mary’s Center will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if St. Mary’s Center is concerned about a conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the convection, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.