Custodian

Position Summary The Custodian is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness, sanitation, safety, and overall appearance of Spring Grove Cemetery and Arboretum's buildings, facilities, and designated grounds. This position performs routine and detailed cleaning duties to ensure a welcoming, well-maintained environment for employees, families, visitors, and guests. The Custodian is expected to demonstrate professionalism, attention to detail, and a customer-first approach while supporting Spring Grove's standards of care and service.

Work Schedule Full-time position, 40 hours per week. Schedule may vary based on operational needs. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Maintain the cleanliness, sanitation, and overall appearance of public and non-public areas throughout Spring Grove Cemetery. Perform routine and detailed cleaning duties, including sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, vacuuming, dusting, and polishing. Clean and maintain various flooring surfaces, including carpet, tile, luxury vinyl tile (LVT), wood, and concrete.

Clean and sanitize restrooms, including sinks, toilets, floors, fixtures, and other surfaces; replenish supplies as needed. Clean windows, mirrors, partitions, furniture, blinds, walls, desks, equipment, and other fixtures. Collect, remove, and properly dispose of trash and waste from interior and exterior areas. Maintain the cleanliness of entrances, corridors, stairways, elevators, and other common areas.

Perform periodic deep-cleaning tasks and other specialized cleaning assignments as needed. Safely operate, clean, and maintain custodial equipment, including vacuum cleaners, floor buffers, and other cleaning machinery. Properly handle, dilute, and use cleaning chemicals and solutions in accordance with manufacturer instructions and established safety procedures. Monitor and replenish cleaning supplies, restroom products, and other materials in assigned areas.

Regularly inspect assigned areas to ensure cleanliness, sanitation, and proper maintenance standards are met. Identify and promptly report maintenance concerns, equipment malfunctions, safety hazards, or necessary repairs to management. Follow all established safety procedures, sanitation standards, and applicable regulations. Interact professionally and courteously with employees, families, visitors, vendors, and other individuals encountered while performing assigned duties.

Assist with outdoor cleaning and maintenance-related tasks as needed. Collaborate with team members and other departments to support daily operations and special cleaning needs. Perform other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications Education: No formal education required. Experience: Minimum of one year of professional cleaning or custodial experience in an office, commercial facility, or grounds maintenance environment.

Experience operating and handling cleaning equipment, such as vacuum cleaners, floor buffers, and related cleaning tools. Experience safely handling and using cleaning chemicals and solutions. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Knowledge of standard custodial practices, cleaning methods, and sanitation procedures. Understanding of workplace safety practices, occupational hazards, and the proper handling of cleaning chemicals and equipment.

Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high cleanliness standards. Ability to communicate effectively and professionally, both verbally and in writing. Customer-first mindset with a courteous, respectful, and calm demeanor. Strong listening skills and ability to follow verbal and written instructions. Ability to work independently, manage assigned responsibilities, and collaborate effectively as part of a team.

Ability to prioritize tasks and maintain consistent quality in a physically active work environment. Ability to interact professionally with employees, visitors, families, and other members of the public. Licenses / Certifications: None required. Reliable Transportation Required. Travel: Local travel within a 25-mile radius may be required to support operations at other locations. Preferred Qualifications Previous custodial experience in a cemetery, funeral service facility, healthcare setting, or other public-facing environment.

Experience using commercial floor-care equipment and performing specialized cleaning tasks. Physical Demands and Work Environment Work requires prolonged periods of standing, walking, bending, reaching, squatting, and performing repetitive movements. Must be able to lift and carry up to 40 pounds. Must be able to climb stairs and perform cleaning tasks at varying heights and positions. Work is performed in both indoor and outdoor environments, with potential exposure to varying weather conditions.

Regular exposure to cleaning chemicals, dust, dirt, and other materials commonly associated with custodial work. Must be able to safely operate custodial tools, equipment, and machinery. Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation. Supervisor Responsibilities None Equal Employment Opportunity Spring Grove is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Employment decisions are made without regard to any legally protected status. Job Description Acknowledgment This description summarizes the general nature and level of work expected. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or qualifications and may be updated as business needs change. It does not constitute an employment contract.