Welcome Center Janitor

Particular Council of St. Vincent de Paul of Baton Rouge, Louisiana • Baton Rouge, LA

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About The Position

St. Vincent de Paul of Baton Rouge is seeking a reliable, detail-oriented, and hardworking Welcome Center Janitor to help maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for neighbors, staff, volunteers, and visitors. The role focuses on keeping spaces sanitary and well cared for, identifying maintenance issues early, and responding promptly when attention is needed. The position is primarily assigned to the Welcome Center and may support other buildings on the SVDP campus as needed. It reports to the Facilities Manager.

The janitor cleans and sanitizes shared spaces, keeps supplies stocked, performs basic maintenance tasks, and interacts respectfully with the people encountered at work. The role supports St. Vincent de Paul's mission through work carried out with dignity, compassion, and excellence. This is part-time, non-exempt work. Hours vary based on operational needs and may include evening, weekend, or early morning shifts.

Requirements

• Treat all individuals with dignity, including neighbors experiencing homelessness, staff, volunteers, and vendors.
• Basic knowledge of cleaning chemicals, supplies, and equipment.
• Reliability, punctuality, and good time management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Basic problem-solving and math skills.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new cleaning methods and technologies.
• Willingness to work evening, weekend, or early morning shifts as needed.
• Ability to stand, walk, and remain mobile for extended periods, up to eight hours per shift.
• Ability to regularly lift and move items up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull frequently, and operate cleaning equipment and tools.
• Ability to climb ladders and work at heights up to 12 feet.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED.
• Three years of custodial experience.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize restrooms, offices, hallways, stairwells, and common areas according to established schedules and standards.
• Sweep, mop, vacuum, and scrub floors; dust and clean furniture and fixtures.
• Clean windows, mirrors, and glass surfaces.
• Restock restroom supplies, including paper towels, toilet paper, and soap.
• Empty trash and recycling receptacles and transport them to designated collection points.
• Keep the grounds around the Welcome Center free from trash and debris.
• Respond promptly to spills, accidents, and other emergency cleaning situations.
• Perform basic preventive maintenance, such as changing light bulbs and unclogging drains.
• Identify and report maintenance issues, safety hazards, and equipment malfunctions to the supervisor.

What This Job Offers

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