Janitor Position Available In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Janitor Elwyn paid time off, tuition reimbursement United States, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia Jun 25, 2025 Join a Team That Changes Lives For more than 170 years, Elwyn has been leading the way in supporting children, teens, and adults with autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and behavioral health challenges. As a mission-driven nonprofit, we’re here to create real change – helping people lead meaningful, fulfilling lives. Now, we’re looking for passionate team members to join us. Here, your work will change lives – including your own. You’ll make an impact every day, find purpose in what you do, and grow in a career that truly matters. At Elwyn, we take care of you while you care for others.

We offer:

Generous Paid Time Off
Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Benefit Packages
Earned Wage Access/On-Demand Pay
Paid On-the-Job Training
Tuition Reimbursement
Career Advancement Opportunities and Growth
Flexible Schedules
Retirement Savings Plan Join us and be a part of something bigger. Apply today.

POSITION SUMMARY

Performs direct janitorial services in offices, restrooms, and other areas as assigned

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs general cleaning tasks in office, restrooms, and other general areas as assigned, including but not limited to vacuuming, dusting, trash removal, stripping and waxing floors, and cleaning toilets and sinks
Performs tasks to an acceptable level of quality, demonstrating a thorough understanding of the task by providing more than a surface cleaning and completes the assigned tasks in a timely manner, in conjunction with approved procedural requirements
Communicates effectively with other team members regarding the coordination of tasks that impact the work or working conditions of the other team members
Brings correct tools and supplies to the work area for each assigned task
Stays at the assigned work area until job is completed and informs supervisor if assigned tasks are not completed by the end of shift or outside of the given daily scheduled timeframe
Keeps area neat while working and keeps cleaning cart properly stocked
Informs supervisor or designee when supplies are low and need to be ordered
Seeks out work that needs to be done, works on ongoing projects, and assists others as requested
Reports any maintenance needs (e.g. unsafe or broken sinks and toilets, light bulbs needing to be replaced) to supervisor
Adapts to changes in workload, following through with the change as assigned
Assists supervision and management in performing contractual requirements, including but not limited to snow removal as needed
Accepts feedback on job performance in a professional manner using it to improve performance as needed
Addresses visitors and co-workers in a pleasant and respectful manner and displays courtesy at all times
Works effectively with a variety of staff members, regardless of varied ethnic, racial and sociological backgrounds
Responds appropriately to inquiries and requests in a friendly, cooperative manner
Deals with constant interruptions with respect and courtesy
Performs all duties in an independent manner, with little or no need for direct supervision
Performs other duties as assigned

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR

Shift Foreperson

DIRECT REPORTS

None

CONTACTS

Building tenants, Elwyn personnel, public

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS REQUIREMENTS

Thorough understanding of the cleaning requirements preferred
Meet and maintain Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD) 12 clearance
Demonstrated strong attention to detail
Ability to process basic instructions
Demonstrated ability to adapt to changes in workload
Ability to work effectively with a variety of staff members, regardless of varied ethnic, racial, and sociological backgrounds
Time management and organizational skills
Demonstrated judgment with the ability to independently problem-solve
Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team
Demonstrated ability to identify problems and take appropriate action
Must possess excellent customer interaction and verbal communication skills

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENTAL PROFILE

See Physical Demands Checklist below which represents the general physical demands and environment conditions to which the employee holding this position must meet, in addition to the duties and responsibilities listed above, to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Elwyn will engage otherwise qualified candidates for this position whose disabilities may require reasonable accommodations to enable an individual to perform the essential functions. Elwyn reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as needed. This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive statement of duties and responsibilities of the job nor does it constitute a written or implied contract. Elwyn is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Elwyn does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, pregnancy status, medical condition, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, sexual orientation or identity, age, national origin, citizenship, handicap status, marital or family status, mental or physical disability, perceived disability, military or veteran status, political activities or affiliations, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation.