Housekeeping & Set Up Custodian

Legends Global • Philadelphia, PA

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About The Position

The Housekeeping & Set Up Custodian maintains cleanliness and event readiness across exhibit halls, meeting rooms, ballrooms, conference rooms, and other event spaces. The role combines routine sanitation and facility cleaning with event set-up and teardown, including arranging furniture, staging, and signage according to floor plans and event orders. The custodian also transports equipment and supplies, reports maintenance or safety hazards, and follows applicable safety procedures.

Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and reach, and to repeatedly lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds throughout an 8-hour shift.
• Ability to prioritize tasks independently and meet 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 appropriate cleaning chemicals and safety gear.
• Empty trash bins, replace liners, and dispose of waste and recycling properly.
• 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.
• Conduct pre- and post-event sweeps and ensure spaces are clean, reset, and free of debris after activities.
• Transport equipment, supplies, and heavy inventory across 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 safe handling of commercial cleaning chemicals and wearing required PPE.

What This Job Offers

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