Housekeeping & Set Up Custodian

ASM Global • Philadelphia, PA

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About The Position

The Housekeeping & Set Up Custodian maintains high standards of cleanliness and set-up across exhibit halls, meeting rooms, ballrooms, conference rooms, and event spaces. The position combines daily sanitation duties with physical event configurations, including setting up tables, chairs, and staging, so spaces are clean and ready for customer and employee events.

The role also supports event and meeting-space configuration, pre- and post-event resets, equipment transport, and general facility safety. The employee reports maintenance or safety hazards to the Operations Manager, Foreman on duty, and/or Senior Operations Coordinator, and follows OSHA and company safety protocols.

Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, reach, and lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds repeatedly throughout an 8-hour shift.
• Strong ability to prioritize tasks independently and meet strict operational or event schedule deadlines.
• Basic verbal communication skills to report issues and coordinate with team members, Operations Managers, and Foremen.
• Willingness to work varied shifts, including early mornings, late nights, weekends, and holidays, depending on facility or event schedules.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in housekeeping, janitorial work, event set-up, or warehouse/facilities operations.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize restrooms, meeting rooms, exhibit halls, break rooms, designated private or guest rooms, and common areas.
• Sweep, mop, vacuum, and dust hard and carpeted floors using proper cleaning chemicals and safety gear.
• Empty trash bins, replace liners, and properly dispose of waste and recycling.
• Restock paper towels, soap, toilet paper, trash liners, cleaning agents, and other supplies in restrooms and stations.
• Move, assemble, and arrange tables, chairs, podiums, staging, and signage according to floor plans and event orders.
• Perform pre- and post-event sweeps, ensuring spaces are reset, clean, and free of debris after activities.
• Safely transport equipment, supplies, and heavy inventory throughout the facility using carts, dollies, hand trucks, or forklifts.
• Report maintenance or safety hazards, such as water leaks, broken furniture, and burnt-out lights, to the Operations Manager, Foreman on duty, and/or Senior Operations Coordinator.
• Follow OSHA and company safety protocols, including proper handling of commercial cleaning chemicals and wearing required personal protective equipment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed