Center Custodian

Philadelphia Corporation for Aging • Philadelphia, PA

1d • $43,050 - $51,273 • Onsite

About The Position

Philadelphia Corporation for Aging (PCA) is seeking a Full-Time Center Custodian for the Firehouse Active Adult Center. Founded in 1973, PCA is a private nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for older Philadelphians and those with disabilities. The Custodian will be responsible for providing cleaning and sanitation services for the Senior Center facility, ensuring proper maintenance in accordance with Health Department and Senior Center Standards, and performing minor maintenance and repairs as needed. This role operates under the supervision of the Center Director.

Requirements

• High school or vocational school graduate or equivalent.
• Experience with cleaning highly trafficked areas
• Four years' related maintenance experience
• Experience completing minor repairs
• Familiarity with HVAC systems
• Experience receiving and accounting for deliveries
• Experience coordinating and moving material and furnishings
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and work independently is critical.
• Ability to lift over 30 lbs.
• Ability to assemble items as needed (desks, shelves, etc.)
• Pre-employment physical
• Drug testing
• Criminal history clearance

Nice To Haves

• Maintain an ongoing deep cleaning schedule
• Cleaning of kitchen areas and restrooms are completed in expected time frame
• Maintains pleasant and cooperative attitude
• Assures consumer confidentiality as required
• Develops job skills as needed to adapt to change
• Provides excellent customer service to all center customers

Responsibilities

• Clean restrooms, including all sinks, stall walls, toilets, urinals and floors. On a daily basis, check for cleanliness at regular intervals throughout the day.
• Sweep, mop, vacuum floors; dust and wash baseboards, dust offices, furniture and fixtures throughout the facility.
• Clean-up spills or problem areas immediately.
• Work with the Center Director on a deep cleaning schedule which provides the highest standard of cleanliness.
• Pick up and remove trash from all areas.
• Clean trash cans and waste baskets as needed; ensure all trash cans have lids and liners.
• Clean kitchen including sink, shelves, floors and wipe down kitchen appliances on a daily basis, or more frequently as needed. Sweep and mop the kitchen floor daily.
• Move supplies, equipment and small furniture, as needed, in support of center programming.
• Detect and report any malfunctions or defects related to the electrical, mechanical or plumbing operations of the center. All defects or damages are to be reported as required.
• Maintain all records related to the repair and maintenance of center equipment including HVAC inspections, sprinkler inspections, etc. Interact with PCA facilities manager and vendors as needed.
• Maintain the exterior of the facility including clean sidewalks, light snow removal, tidy garden/flower beds and assist with garden maintenance (by members) as needed.
• Perform light and routine maintenance including: changing lightbulbs; periodic inspection of outside and roof top drains, downspouts and gutters; minor facility repairs.
• Ensure proper signage is affixed where needed (i.e. “No Smoking” “Wash Hands”, “Exit Signage” etc.).
• Other duties as may be assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, vision, and dental coverage
• Flexible spending plan (health and dependent care)
• EAP, life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance
• Pre-tax commuting, and parking benefits
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer contributions and optional employee pre-tax contributions.
• Annual paid time off and vacation will be based upon tenure (Note: vacation and personal days are front loaded and are pro-rated if date of hire is not January 1st; sick days are accrued based on hours worked).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED