Custodian (part-time)

Job Summary

Ronald McDonald House Ann Arbor provides a welcoming “home away from home” for families whose critically ill children are receiving care in the hospital. We provide comfortable lodging, meals, and activities so families can focus on what matters most—their child.  We are seeking a part-time Custodian to help keep our facilities clean, safe, and comfortable for the families we serve.

The Difference You’ll Make

A clean and comfortable environment can make a meaningful difference for families who are spending their days caring for a critically ill child. By keeping the House welcoming, sanitary, and well maintained, you help provide families with a place where they can rest, recharge, and focus on their child’s recovery.

If you are dependable, detail-oriented, and take pride in helping create a warm and welcoming environment for others, we would love to hear from you.

Schedule: 20 hours per week, Thursday through Sunday.  Thursday and Friday: late afternoon/early evening; Saturday and Sunday: morning/early afternoon.   Some flexibility may be permitted.

Essential Job Functions

Responsibilities include:

• Clean and disinfect guest rooms, sleeping areas, bathrooms, and other designated spaces.


• Clean and maintain beds and mattresses, floors (carpet and vinyl), toilets, walls, doors, tubs, and showers.


• Remake beds and prepare bathrooms with fresh linens and supplies for incoming guests.


• Clean and maintain common areas, including kitchens and dining rooms.


• Empty trash and clean appliances and other household equipment.


• Operate standard cleaning equipment, such as vacuums, mops, and floor scrubbers.


• Follow established cleaning and sanitation procedures to maintain a healthy environment.


• Complete other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience – An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered

Prior custodial experience not required, however the successful candidate will have:

• A strong attention to detail and pride in maintaining a clean environment.


• Good time-management and organizational skills.


• General knowledge of standard cleaning products, supplies, and equipment.


• The ability to work independently and complete assigned tasks reliably.


• A courteous, friendly, and respectful approach when interacting with families, guests, volunteers, and staff.


• Onsite training and mentoring by other custodial team members will be provided

Physical Abilities – The physical demands described below are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions

The ability to:

• Walk, stand, bend, stoop, climb, and reach as needed to perform cleaning duties.


• Read and follow cleaning instructions and product labels.


• Lift and carry up to 35 pounds.


• Safely operate standard cleaning equipment and supplies.