Janitor

Brightli • Springfield, MO

5d

About The Position

The Janitor provides janitorial and light maintenance services for assigned facilities and grounds. The role helps keep buildings clean, functional, safe, and inviting through routine cleaning, maintenance, groundskeeping, and facility support. The work supports individuals, families, staff, and community partners, contributing to a positive environment for clients, visitors, and employees.

The position is part-time and based in Springfield, Missouri, within the Employment Services department. The organization describes a collaborative, mission-driven workplace focused on employee wellbeing, belonging, and supporting individuals and communities. Brightli’s mission includes improving client care, sharing resources to reduce the financial burden on community mental health centers, advocating for access to mental health and substance use care, and evolving behavioral health services. Firefly is a smoke- and tobacco-free workplace.

Requirements

• Janitorial, maintenance, facilities, or related work experience is preferred.
• If facilitating Skills Training program activities, must possess or be willing to obtain a high school diploma or equivalent certificate.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Word, Excel, internet platforms, and other electronic systems.
• Understanding of and commitment to supporting individuals with disabilities and/or barriers to employment, education, or independent living.
• Successful completion of criminal background, driving record, abuse/neglect, and fingerprint screenings.
• Current driver's license, acceptable driving record, and current auto insurance.
• Current CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain certification.
• Ability to work independently, follow instructions, and prioritize assigned tasks.
• Ability to perform the stated physical requirements, including moving objects and lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Janitorial, maintenance, facilities, or related work experience.

Responsibilities

• Clean common areas, offices, restrooms, meeting rooms, and kitchen spaces by dusting, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, and sanitizing.
• Perform routine building maintenance, including painting, replacing filters and light bulbs, and completing minor plumbing, HVAC, electrical, and equipment repairs.
• Maintain facility grounds by mowing lawns, trimming shrubs, cultivating landscaping, removing weeds, and disposing of debris.
• Remove snow, ice, and other hazards from sidewalks and outdoor walkways.
• Monitor facility conditions and promptly report maintenance concerns, repairs, or needed upgrades to supervisors.
• Maintain adequate inventories of cleaning products, maintenance supplies, toiletry items, and related equipment.
• Assemble, maintain, clean, and relocate office furniture and equipment as needed.
• Follow safety standards and operate equipment responsibly.
• Regularly empty trash and garbage containers throughout assigned facilities.
• Assist with ordering, organizing, and maintaining supplies as assigned.
• Support individualized skills training activities when assigned at locations that provide Skills Training services.
• Treat clients, stakeholders, referral sources, and team members with dignity, respect, and professionalism while maintaining confidentiality and compliance standards.

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 counseling, legal assistance, and financial consultation at no cost to the employee and household.
• Mileage reimbursement for work functions requiring travel.
• Employee discounts on hotels, theme parks, attractions, and college tuition.
• Full-time employees receive paid time off.
• Full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, and life benefits, among others.
• Initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive training.
• Career mobility and advancement opportunities, including promotion from within.
• A workplace culture described as welcoming, supportive, and focused on employee wellbeing.

What This Job Offers

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